CCMAR​/GCT​/Science and Technology Manager; M​/F | Position | updated

Science and Technology Manager (M/F)

The Centro de Ciências do Mar do Algarve (CCMAR) is opening a recruitment and selection process for one position for a Science and Technology Manager in the Science and Technology Management career. This position is open to citizens of any nationality, including stateless individuals, under an unfixed-term employment contract to recruit and select the best candidate for activities within the Institutional CEEC - Support Contract for Associated Laboratories funded by the Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT), under the following conditions:

Responsibilities include:

• Collaborate with the Board of Directors in implementing strategic decisions and developing CCMAR's operational plan;
• Develop and implement, in collaboration with staff and partners, the operational activity plan and performance objectives;
• Contribute to the development of institutional strategy;
• Collaborate with the various departments to achieve their objectives and improve processes;
• Represent CCMAR at agencies, organizations, and with the public;
• Prepare and monitor evaluation processes of R&D units by FCT;
• Ensure an attractive and motivating work environment that fosters talent attraction and retention;
• Promote the development of human resources programs and policies, identifying training needs and coordinating as necessary;
• Plan and promote regular staff meetings, ensuring CCMAR members clearly understand their roles and responsibilities;
• Develop and implement the employee performance evaluation process;
• Prepare, participate in, and submit institutional projects as necessary and appropriate.

The contract is expected to start in September 2024. Activities will be carried out at CCMAR (University of Algarve, Faro, Portugal) and other locations necessary for the proposed tasks. Working hours are 35 hours per week. The gross base monthly salary is €3,427.59.

The application period started on June 26, 2024, and ended on July 27, 2024, with a restart on July 30, 2024, and concluding on August 30, 2024, at 11:59 PM (Lisbon time, Portugal).

The selected candidate must hold a doctoral degree and have a solid qualification, preferably in life sciences or natural sciences, being dynamic and highly motivated to develop their career in an international and interdisciplinary stimulating environment. Must have an excellent CV and previous experience in operations management, preferably in a scientific or academic context. Must demonstrate high proficiency in English, preferably also in Portuguese, both spoken and written.

The candidate should:

• Possess strong leadership and problem-solving skills;
• Have proven ability to work collaboratively and effectively in a team;
• Possess advanced complementary skills of communication, adaptability, empathy, emotional intelligence, and critical thinking.

Non-compliance with requirements invalidates the application. According to the law, false information may be penalized.

The evaluation will consist of curriculum, motivation, and capacity of innovation assessment (final rating between 0-100). Admitted applications will be evaluated considering the scientific and curricular path, focusing on the relevance, quality, and up-to-dateness of the following criteria:

• CV) Curriculum Vitae (80%);
• CA) Management activities of science, technology, and innovation programs, or experience in observing, monitoring, and evaluating the scientific and technological system or higher education in Portugal or abroad (65%);
• CB) Scientific and technological, cultural, or artistic production of the last 5 years, considered most relevant by the candidate for the tasks to be performed. The content of scientific production is more relevant than publication metrics or the publishing entity (5%);
• CC) Applied or practice-based research activities developed in the last five years, considered of greatest impact by the candidate for the tasks to be performed in the project, according to the weighting defined ahead (5%);
• CD) Extension and knowledge dissemination activities developed in the last five years, particularly in promoting scientific culture and practices, considered most relevant by the candidate (5%).

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