Apxi-01. Technical Staff Member To Support The Attraction Of Research Talent

Organisation/Company UNIVERSIDADE DE SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA Department Vicerrectorado de Investigación e Ciencia Aberta Research Field Other Researcher Profile Other Profession Positions Bachelor Positions Application Deadline 13 Nov ***:00 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 35 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Other EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
Host unit: Research Promotion and Management Area (APXI). Vice-Rectorate for Research and Open Science.
Purpose of the appointment: To strengthen the USC's capacity to identify opportunities for attracting research talent, publicise them and support the preparation of competitive applications, in coordination with centres, institutes, departments and research groups, and to assist researchers throughout the USC recruitment process and their institutional onboarding.
Monitor and analyse regional, national, European and international programmes for attracting and recruiting research staff.
Prepare information, communication materials and calls for expressions of interest tailored to the different programmes and profiles.
Support the identification of potential candidates and connect them with the USC's research structures.
Support the preparation of applications by reviewing eligibility requirements, documentation and compliance with evaluation criteria, in coordination with the staff responsible for each programme.
Systematise information on candidates, outcomes and evaluations in order to improve the support provided and facilitate future applications.
Provide support to the researchers recruited.
Entry qualification: University degree. Suitability will be assessed together with the training and experience relevant to the duties.
Merits to be assessed:
Training or experience in research management, R&D&I human resources programmes or the preparation of competitive funding applications.
Knowledge of the Spanish and European research systems and of opportunities for developing a research career.
Ability to analyse calls, review documentation and draft information materials.
English-language proficiency for professional communication and the review of applications.
Organisational skills, ability to assist candidates and coordinate with different units.
Scope of activity and expected impact
The activity will have an institution-wide scope, supporting the USC's research structures and people interested in developing their research careers at the University. The scale of this activity is reflected in the 139 researchers attracted (and also retained) by the USC during * through the Ramón y Cajal (70), Beatriz Galindo (12), ATRAE (4), Marie Sk?odowska-Curie (34) and ERC (19) programmes.
This profile will strengthen the APXI talent-attraction unit, which is responsible for proactively identifying opportunities and candidates, anticipating application preparation and expanding individual support, in coordination with centres, institutes and departments. It is expected to help improve the quality and competitiveness of proposals, diversify the backgrounds of applicants and increase participation by the USC's different structures in talent?attraction programmes. Monitoring expressions of interest, submitted applications and outcomes will make it possible to assess these improvements and guide future action.
Training and professional development
The successful candidate will gain specialised experience in research talent management at an institution with an established track record in national and international programmes. The range of instruments used by the USC in its talent?attraction and retention strategy provides a learning environment covering different stages of the research career and different funding models.
With guidance from APXI staff, the successful candidate will develop skills in analysing calls and evaluation criteria, identifying and advising candidates, reviewing proposals, international communication and monitoring outcomes. A progressive training pathway will be provided in the programmes prioritised by the USC and in information?management tools, with involvement in preparing materials and information sessions. This experience will strengthen the candidate's qualifications and employability in the professional field of research management.
Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Vice-chancellor's office for Research and Open Science Country Spain State/Province A Coruña City Santiago de Compotela Postal Code * Street Campus Vida s/n Geofield
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