RESEARCH MANAGER
On-siteBarcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Job Summary
Lead the strategic research plan and manage funding calls for national, European, and international projects. Coordinate project submissions, track faculty scientific output, and maintain the institutional research database. Support faculty with applications for research bonuses, accreditations, and evaluation processes while overseeing research ethics and regulatory compliance. Establish partnerships with universities, research centers, and public bodies, prepare annual monitoring and research reports, and manage project budgets. Represent the institution before research networks and consortia in the education and creative sectors.
Required Qualifications
- University degree in fields related to academic management, research, business administration, or disciplines connected to LCI's teaching areas (design, fashion, art, management, technology)
- Minimum 3-5 years of experience in research management in a university or higher education setting
- Demonstrable experience managing competitive funding calls (H2020/Horizon Europe, Ministry, AGAUR, etc.)
- Knowledge of the Spanish and Catalan university system and accreditation processes (AQU Catalunya, ANECA)
- Native or advanced level (C1-C2) Spanish and Catalan
- Advanced English (C1), essential for drafting international proposals
- Proficiency with project management platforms and research databases
- Knowledge of intellectual property regulations and research ethics
- Analytical skills for reporting and KPI tracking
- Leadership and ability to work with faculty and research profiles
- Excellent communication and technical/scientific writing skills
- Results-oriented, able to manage multiple simultaneous projects
- Proactive, autonomous, with strong negotiation skills with external entities
- Commitment to academic quality and educational innovation
Desired Qualifications
- Master's or PhD preferred/valued
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