Project Manager for EU Doctoral Network project "Bioacoustic AI"

Job Information

Organisation/Company: Naturalis
Research Field: Medical sciences
Technology
Physics
Other
Economics
Juridical sciences
Language sciences
Cultural studies
Agricultural sciences
Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)
Country: Netherlands
Application Deadline: 25 Jun 2023 - 21:59 (UTC)
Type of Contract: Temporary
Job Status: Not Applicable
Hours Per Week: 18.0
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?: Not funded by a EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?: No

Offer Description

The Project Manager works directly with the scientific leader of the project (the principal investigator, "PI"). They are in regular contact with the 10 PhD students, their supervisors and host institutions. Furthermore, the Project Manager regularly engages with EU officials in Brussels, with members of the Supervisory Board and Advisory Board and their home institutes, with partner organisations, officials in the research region and other stakeholders. At peaks in workload, the Project Manager can draw on capacities within Naturalis’ Research Coordination Office (RCO) for clerical support and financial and legal advice.

The Project Manager will provide coordination of the programme with regards to all administrative, logistics, contractual and financial matters relating to the EU-funded Marie Sklodowska-Curie Doctoral Network project BioacAI. The main tasks and responsibilities are:

Manage, check and monitor implementation of the Grant and Consortium Agreements concluded with the European Union and between the beneficiaries of EU funding, respectively;
manage the financial, administrative and contractual issues relating to the programme according to the budget as determined by the EU and the supervisory board;
take care of the day-to-day management of the project together with the principal investigator;
act as a contact point for the PhD researchers;
act as interface between EU, principal investigator, programme director, executive board, supervisory board, scientific advisory board, supervisors and PhD researchers;
maintain the project website, upload information and data provided by project participants.

Where to apply

Website: https://www.academictransfer.com/en/328934/project-manager-for-eu-doctoral-netw…

Requirements

Specific Requirements

At least 1-3 years work experience in research project management;
proactive, cooperative and able to deal with a wide range of people;
good command of the English language (written and verbal);
a completed master’s degree;
experience in other international research projects, ideally EU-funded research projects;
as the job involves travel to research and event sites, the Project Manager should be able and willing to spend times abroad several times per year, from short 1 or 2 day trips to networking and training events of up to two weeks.

Additional Information

Benefits

The successful candidate will be employed by Naturalis Biodiversity Center in Leiden. The position is for 18 hours per week (50% of full-time equivalent). We offer a contract for a maximum of 4 years, with an initial probationary period. The gross monthly salary for a full time (36 hours) position would be in the range of € 3,468.- to € 4,506.- based on relevant experience. You also receive holiday allowance (8%) and year-end bonus (3.4%) as standard (following the Dutch Museum Collective Labour Agreement), plus an allowance for travel expenses. The planned start date is 1st September 2023.

Naturalis is a beautiful museum in Leiden, with an inspiring working atmosphere, plus the buzzing scientific atmosphere of the city of Leiden. Naturalis was proud to receive the European Museum of the Year award in 2021. Our institute promotes gender equality and wants to enhance the diversity of staff members.

Selection process

Applicants are invited to submit their application in one pdf, including a cover/motivation letter (max. 2 pages) and CV. Please submit your application by the end of Sunday 25th June 2023 CEST at the latest, using the link below.

Interviews are expected to take place in mid-July (online or in-person). An assessment may be part of the application procedure.

Naturalis endorses the Cultural Diversity Code. In the case of equal suitability, preference is given to the candidate who reinforces diversity within the team.

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Additional comments

Feel free to contact Dr Dan Stowell (Associate Professor in AI & Biodiversity; dan.stowell@naturalis.nl) with questions about the position. For procedural questions related to the application please contact HR: sollicitaties@naturalis.nl.