Research Manager 2026/CP/180
2 days ago
A Coruña
Organisation/Company University of A Coruña Research Field Chemistry Biological sciences Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Master Positions Application Deadline 28 Jul 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 35 Offer Starting Date 1 Nov 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number 2026/CP/180 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No Research areas*: Strategic area: Vice-Rectorate for Research and Transfer (registration no. 20) Grant reference: Agreement on staff reinforcement, transfer management and innovation 2023–2026 Title: Collaboration agreement between the Regional Ministry of Culture, Education, Vocational Training and Universities and the Universities of A Coruña, Santiago de Compostela and Vigo for the Reinforcement of Staff for the Management of Transfer and Innovation and the Consolidation of Research Structures 2023–2026 GRANT PERIOD: START: 01/01/2023 END: 31/12/2026 Main Research Centre: Vice-Rectorate for Research and Technology Transfer LOCATION AND TIMES: CITIC. Monday to Friday, 08:30–15:30 TIMETABLE FOR THE RECRUITMENT OF LABOUR RESEARCH STAFF BY RESEARCH AREAS AND STRATEGIC PRIORITIES ESTIMATED TIMEFRAME FOR COMPLETING THE TASKS 2 months Management of the R&D&I Quality Management System in accordance with ISO 9001 and ISO 56001 standards. 1 November 2026 31/12/2026 2 months Support for management in the strategic management of the centre, through active participation in the development, implementation, coordination, monitoring and evaluation of the Strategic Plan, ensuring compliance with strategic objectives and promoting continuous improvement initiatives in the planning and management of R&D&I activities, within the framework of competitive calls for research centres, such as the SUG Research Centres programme, the María de Maeztu accreditations and other similar initiatives promoting scientific excellence. 1 November 2026 31/12/2026 2 months Management and updating of the R&D&I project portfolio and support in the preparation, review and management of projects. 1 November 2026 31/12/2026 2 months Coordination of the management of the centre’s performance indicators. 1 November 2026 31/12/2026 2 months Support with the management of the centre’s institutional projects. 1 November 2026 31/12/2026 2 months Justification of the centre’s agreements and grants. 1 November 2026 31/12/2026 2 months Coordination of the centre’s training activities. 1 November 2026 31/12/2026 2 months Supporting the centre’s management in the drafting, updating and monitoring of internal regulations, as well as in the management and coordination of the centre’s committees. 1 November 2026 31/12/2026 2 months Involvement in the preparation of the school’s annual reports on activities, management and results. 1 November 2026 31/12/2026 2 months The CITIC Research Centre at the University of A Coruña comprises around 300 affiliated members. As part of the network of research centres within the Galician University System, it provides the research community with high-performance computing infrastructure and specialised resources that facilitate the implementation of projects in the fields of artificial intelligence, data science and engineering, high-performance computing, smart services and networks, and cybersecurity. Furthermore, CITIC promotes interdisciplinary collaboration between research groups, companies and institutions, fostering the transfer of knowledge and technology to the business sector. The Regional Government of Galicia, through the Regional Ministry of Education, Science, Universities and Vocational Training, has accredited CITIC as a Centre of Excellence and recognised it as a member of the CIGUS Network for the period 2024–2027. These capabilities and this recognition consolidate CITIC’s position as a leading centre for research and innovation in digital technologies, strengthening the competitiveness of the University of A Coruña and the Galician University System. This vacancy is for a senior research and quality manager to coordinate and lead CITIC’s Research and Quality Department. The strategic nature of the duties associated with the post requires a sound understanding of research activity and the functioning of R&D&I centres, as well as the ability to contribute to the definition, implementation and monitoring of the centre’s research, quality and innovation policies. In this context, and given CITIC’s focus on interdisciplinary research projects where digital technologies converge with experimental fields such as biology or physics, it is considered appropriate for the candidate to hold a university degree at MECES Level 3 in one of these scientific disciplines. This training provides an advanced understanding of the scientific method, the dynamics of research and the challenges associated with the generation and transfer of knowledge – skills that are necessary to support the centre’s management in strategic planning, liaising with research staff, public administrations and funding bodies, as well as in defining and consolidating CITIC’s institutional development priorities. The duties to be performed will be: • Management of the R&D&I Quality Management System in accordance with ISO 9001 and ISO 56001 standards., • Supporting the management team in the strategic management of the centre, through active participation in the drafting, implementation, coordination, monitoring and evaluation of the Strategic Plan, ensuring compliance with strategic objectives and promoting continuous improvement initiatives., • Managing and updating the R&D&I project portfolio., • Coordination of the management of the centre’s performance indicators., • Support in the management of the centre’s institutional projects., • Support for management in human resources administration., • Justification of the centre’s agreements and grants., • Coordination of the centre’s training activities., • Support for the school management in drawing up, updating and monitoring internal regulations, as well as in the management and coordination of the school’s committees., • Participation, as a member or secretary, in various centre committees., • Participation in the preparation of reports on the centre’s activities, management and results., • Institutional liaison with public authorities, funding bodies and partner organisations in the fields of research, innovation and quality. Master’s degree or equivalent university qualification at MECES level 3. B2 CEFR in English Requirements. Master’s degree or equivalent university qualification at MECES level 3. English language proficiency at a minimum of B2 CEFR. The requirements must have been met by the deadline for submission of applications. On the closing date for applications and throughout the term of the contract, applicants must meet and continue to meet the requirements set out in Article 8 of the Regulations on the Recruitment of Contract Staff, Chapter 6, relating to projects, grants and agreements for research and knowledge transfer. In order for merits to be assessed, it is essential to provide supporting documentation. Merits that are merely claimed but not substantiated will not be assessed by the Selection Committee. General merits: All qualifications and certificates must be submitted in a legible PDF format. Professional experience: An up-to-date employment history report is mandatory. Research projects: Only certificates issued by the relevant official body (e.g. Vice-Rectorate for Research or persons with legal authority). Languages: Language proficiency must be demonstrated by means of an official certificate (e.g. CEFR, Cambridge, DELE, EOI) or an equivalent recognised by the Selection Committee. Exclusion Note: Certificates or letters issued in a personal capacity by lecturers or Principal Investigators (PI) of the projects are not valid. The post may remain unfilled if no candidate achieves a score of more than 60 points. A waiting list will be drawn up comprising applicants not shortlisted by the Selection Committee; this list may be used in the event of the selected candidate’s resignation or the termination of their employment contract. At the same time, this list may be used for future recruitments with the same purpose. The University of A Coruña guarantees selection processes based on merit, transparency and equal opportunities (OTM-R Policies), within the framework of the European HR Excellence in Research accreditation. Eligibility criteria Please click on the following link to access the criteria chart: LOCATION AND TIMES: UDC’s online portal. Applications should be addressed to the Vice-Rectorate for Research and Knowledge Transfer, quoting the call for applications reference. DEADLINE: 5 working days from the day following publication on the noticeboard of the UDC’s online portal. PLACE OF PUBLICATION OF THE DECISION: Noticeboard on the UDC’s electronic portal. *If you are a candidate from abroad in Spain, please contact euraxess.vit@udc.es for instructions on how to apply to this call. General required documentation: • Copy of national identity document or passport, • Copy of degree certificate in Spanish or English. If obtained outside the European Union it must be apostilled or legalised by the Spanish Embassy., • CV in English or Spanish/Galician, • Responsible declaration that the requirements of the call are fulfilled., • Responsible declaration of the veracity of the data stated in the application Funding for the contract may be provided, in whole or in part, by any other project or grant associated with the Research Line, even prior to the end of the initial months, provided that adequate and sufficient funding is available. Pursuant to the provisions of Article 5 of Instruction 2/2025, of 17 March 2025, issued by the Vice-Rectorate for Research and Transfer, which regulates the registration of research and strategic lines and the recruitment of research staff funded from such lines, the validity of this permanent contract is subject to the continued need for the tasks and the existence of adequate and sufficient funding within the research line. Completion of funding Assignment to the research group, or the completion of the technical activities justifying the post without the possibility of redeployment, shall constitute objective grounds for termination of the contract (Art. 52.e of the Workers’ Statute). #J-18808-Ljbffr
