Project Manager wanted (update: position filled)

UPDATE: This position has been filled…. Our project manager will be Roza, welcome!

We are looking for a project manager (4 years non-permanent contract) for CReaNet, who is in charge of:

  • communication with the EU (through the Program Officer in Brussels), in close collaboration with the Network Manager (Thomas Hermans)
  • assisting in day-to-day aspects of CReaNet, such as: i) requesting info from all beneficiaries involved for input e.g., for periodic reports, scientific deliverables, career development plans for the PhD Students (15 ESR’s in total, “Early Stage Researchers”)
  • assisting ESR’s during their internships / secondments to other countries
  • organization of international meetings (typically 2 per year)
  • keeping an eye on upcoming deadlines and informing beneficiaries to deliver their contribution(s)
  • outreach and communication about CReaNet (through social media, the website, ….)
  • establishing new collaborations in the frame of CReaNet and beyond
  • helping beneficiaries pursue IP protection and technology transfer (to spin-out / start-up companies for example)
  • fundraising for local events or the scheduled international meetings
  • troubleshooting

Your profile is ideally:

  • A PhD (or at least a master) in Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Physics, BioPhysics, or related
  • Proficiency in English and scientific writing (any additional language skills, particularly in French are appreciated)
  • Flexible attitude, willingness to learn, dynamic

Conditions:

  • You will be integrated into the group of Prof. Hermans (www.hermanslab.com), which is housed at ISIS (isis.unistra.fr) in Strasbourg, France
  • Very international environment (>35 Nationalities)
  • Negotiable salary minimally starting at the post-doc level
  • Very good healthcare / social services (.. it’s France!)