RESEARCH MANAGER

Hace 3 días

cataluna, Catalonia, España LCI Education Jornada completa


RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Design and implement the institution's strategic research plan, aligned with academic and accreditation objectives.
* Identify and manage funding calls (national, European, and international) relevant to the school's research lines.
* Coordinate the preparation, submission, and technical-financial justification of research projects.
* Track the faculty's scientific output indicators (publications, conferences, patents, theses) and keep the institutional research database up to date.
* Support faculty in preparing applications for research bonuses (sexenios), accreditations (AQU, ANECA), and research activity evaluation processes.
* Manage research ethics committees and ensure regulatory compliance (intellectual property, data protection, scientific integrity).
* Establish and maintain partnerships with universities, research centers, companies, and public bodies for collaborative projects.
* Prepare periodic monitoring reports and the annual research report for management and accreditation bodies.
* Organize and promote scientific outreach activities (conferences, seminars, internal workshops).
* Oversee the budgetary management of research projects in coordination with the finance department.
* Represent the institution before research networks and consortia in the education and creative sectors. COMPETENCY PROFILE AND REQUIRED

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:
* University degree (Master's or PhD preferred/valued) in fields related to academic management, research, business administration, or disciplines connected to LCI's teaching areas (design, fashion, art, management, technology).

Experience:
* Minimum 3-5 years of experience in research management in a university or higher education setting.
* Demonstrable experience managing competitive funding calls (H2020/Horizon Europe, Ministry, AGAUR, etc.).
* Knowledge of the Spanish and Catalan university system and accreditation processes (AQU Catalunya, ANECA). Languages:
* Native or advanced level (C1-C2) Spanish and Catalan.
* Advanced English (C1), essential for drafting international proposals. Technical

skills:
* Proficiency with project management platforms and research databases.
* Knowledge of intellectual property regulations and research ethics.
* Analytical skills for reporting and KPI tracking. Personal

competencias:
* Leadership and ability to work with faculty and research profiles.
* Excellent communication and technical/scientific writing skills.
* Results-oriented, able to manage multiple simultaneous projects.
* Proactive, autonomous, with strong negotiation skills with external entities.
* Commitment to academic quality and educational innovation.