INVEST Centre of Excellence for RD&I Manager

Université de Reims Champagne Ardenne; Reims; Sur place; EUR 35 000 - 55 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Une entreprise innovante recherche un Responsable du Centre d'Excellence en RD&I pour coordonner des projets de développement durable. Vous serez chargé de superviser les travaux de recherche, d'organiser des événements et d'assurer la communication entre les équipes. Ce poste offre des défis stimulants dans un environnement collaboratif, avec des opportunités de voyager en France et à l'étranger. Si vous avez une passion pour la recherche et le développement, et que vous souhaitez faire une différence, cette position est faite pour vous.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 ans d'expérience, dont une partie dans un environnement international.
• Connaissance des systèmes de recherche français et européens.

Responsabilités

• Coordonner les tâches de WP6 en collaboration avec les partenaires.
• Organiser les événements liés au Centre d'Excellence.

Connaissances

Gestion de projet

Diplomatie

Leadership d'équipe

Compétences en communication

Capacité à rédiger des documents

Adaptabilité

Formation

Master

Doctorat

Outils

Systèmes d'information

Outils bureautiques

Description du poste

A propos de nous

The project focuses on sustainable regional development and is based on three focal points:

• The Water-Energy-Food-Environment Nexus
• Quality of Life
• Entrepreneurship

The INVEST project is structured into 7 Work Packages (WP), each coordinated by a partner university. URCA coordinates Work Package 6, the creation of the Centre of Excellence in Research, Development, and Innovation of INVEST.

Votre mission, si vous l’acceptez

The INVEST Centre of Excellence for RD&I Manager primary objective is to coordinate the completion of the six tasks outlined in Work Package 6 in cooperation with consortium members and other partners.

This objective is divided into several missions, which may evolve according to the alliance’s needs:

Mission 1: Management and Monitoring of WP6

• Monitor the tasks and steps necessary for the progress of WP6, ensure the implementation of the action plan as defined in the project, and prepare and draft deliverables, in collaboration with the local coordinator URCA and the INVEST URCA project manager;
• Monitor WP expenses, control their allocation and execution, respecting the deadlines of the project’s various stages;
• Ensure communication and synergies with other Work Packages (lifelong learning, doctoral, research, capacity building, Living Labs, joint supervision, micro-certifications, online platforms, dissemination, etc.).

Mission 2: Organize the operation of the Centre of Excellence

• Organize the governance bodies of the Centre: meetings of the Steering Board, Executive Committee, taskforces on funding and networking opportunities, and research clusters, draft invitations and minutes, prepare agendas, collect information from members and stakeholders, disseminate content;
• Plan and organize Centre-related events: periodic meetings, workshops, webinars, conferences, in collaboration with the INVEST communication and events officer;
• Manage the members of scientific teams, Centre’s governance bodies, and partners: create and maintain a database of members;
• Maintain relations with other structures and partners.

Mission 3: Manage the Centre of Excellence’s Research Program

• Oversee the work of the research clusters;
• Develop and implement the Centre’s Research, Development, and Innovation Strategy;
• Promote the program and its actions within the Centre, URCA, and across other partners and associates;
• Support the search for co-financing for actions.

Mission 4: Scientific Animation and Communication within and outside the Centre of Excellence

• Help onboarding researchers in the seven research clusters;
• Assist members of the Taskforce on networking opportunities in the development of the joint lobbying and networking strategy;
• In collaboration with the INVEST communication and events officer, develop the Centre’s identity, propose internal and external communication actions to promote the Centre of Excellence, its research clusters, and projects;
• Develop and populate the Centre’s platform and the dedicated INVEST institutional website section.

Le profil idéal

Knowledge:

• Master’s degree / PhD encouraged
• Knowledge of French and European research systems
• Minimum 3 years of experience, including some in an international environment and university environment
• Experience in the research field
• Mastery of legal, administrative, and financial mechanisms related to research structuring
• Proficiency in English language: C1
• Proficiency in French language: B2
• Project management methodology

Operational Skills:

• Diplomacy
• Team leadership
• Ability to determine indicators and develop dashboards
• Teamwork
• Mastering and exploiting information systems and office tools
• Ability to write documents (reports, summaries…)
• Communication and reporting skills

Behavioral Skills:

• Reactivity Diplomacy
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Adaptability
• Versatility and broad-mindedness

Special Constraints:

• Regular travel within France and abroad
• May be required to work flexible hours according to needs

Recruitment condition:

• Executive position
• Full-time
• Fixed-term contract available as soon as possible until 31/08/2027

Salary Conditions:

Remuneration based on experience

Application deadline: Thursday 24th April

Salaire :

Expérience : Confirmé (3-5 ans)