Research Project Management Lead
13 hours ago
Barcelona
Pre-Award Project Manager – UNESCO Chair in Life Cycle and Climate Change (ESCI-UPF) The UNESCO Chair in Life Cycle and Climate Change ESCI-UPF is an international center of excellence in Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), and a leading source of innovative research on LCA and its application on mitigating climate change in sectors such as: agrifood, packaging, chem/pharma, health, new materials, construction, energy and, waste management. The UNESCO Chair in Life Cycle and Climate Change at ESCI-UPF is seeking a Pre-Award Project Manager to join its team within the new ESCI-UPF Project Office . The selected candidate will play a key role in identifying and attracting competitive funding opportunities, supporting researchers in the preparation of European proposals, and leading communication and dissemination activities for the Chair’s research projects. This position offers a dynamic opportunity to contribute to the growth of international research initiatives in sustainability, climate change, and circular economy, while supporting the pre-award phase of competitive funding projects. Pre-Award and Project Promotion Proposal Writing: Draft and contribute to high-quality research and innovation proposals for European and national funding programmes (e.g., Budget Preparation: Develop project budgets in compliance with the financial rules of each call. Promotion & Networking: Represent ESCI-UPF and the Chair at information sessions, brokerage events, and networking activities to promote collaborations and attract new projects. Design and implement communication and dissemination strategies for research projects, ensuring alignment with funder requirements and maximizing project visibility and impact. Content Creation: Prepare and publish dissemination materials, scientific and non-scientific articles, newsletters, social media posts, and reports showcasing project results. A Master’s degree or PhD in Sustainability, Circular Economy, Environmental Management, or related disciplines will be highly valued. Professional proficiency in English. Spanish, and Catalan will be highly valued. Understanding of sustainability, climate change, circular economy, and life cycle assessment principles. Strong analytical, organizational, and writing skills. The opportunity to contribute to impactful international research initiatives in sustainability and climate change. ~ Integration into the new ESCI-UPF Project Office, working closely with researchers and supporting the pre-award phase of projects. ~ A dynamic, collaborative, and international work environment at the UNESCO Chair in Life Cycle and Climate Change. ~ Professional development and specialized training in pre-award project management and proposal writing. ~ Flexible working arrangements, including up to 2 remote days per week. ~A modern and welcoming office in the center of Barcelona. ~ To apply for this position, please upload your CV and motivation letter (both in English and combined in a single PDF file). This contract is part of the Project GPE2025-001663-P financed by MICIU/AEI/10.13039/501100011033
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