Manager

Research at CRM covers a wide spectrum of fields, from the most fundamental areas (algebra / number theory / geometry / topology, analysis and PDEs, combinatorics and dynamical systems) to applied mathematics (in the fields of biomedicine, climate change mitigation and adaptation and natural hazards).

The center is distinguished as a Maria de Maeztu Unit of Excellence by the Spanish Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness (2020 Call) and holds the HRS4R award (Human Resources Strategy for Research; awarded by the European Commission) since 2016. The Unit hosts approximately 80 senior researchers and affiliated researchers from UPC's, UB's and UAB's Mathematics departments. Five of them are ERC Grantees.

Regarding training and exchange of knowledge, the CRM organizes 3-4 intensive research programs every year, welcoming 400 visiting researchers per year on average. Its aim is to connect the Catalan mathematics community with world-class practitioners (about 70% of the participants are international).

REGULATORY BASES FOR THE MANAGER SELECTION PROCESS

1 - OBJECTIVE OF THE BASES

The objective of these bases is the regulation of the selection process for the job of Manager for the Centre de Recerca Matemàtica (CRM).

Job Title

Manager

Dedication regime

Exclusive

2. DUTIES

The Manager performs his / her executive functions in accordance with the decisions of the Governing Board of the Consortium. The CRM seeks applicants with a strong ability to establish strategic partnerships with relevant agents of the area, and with innovative thinking to lead a dynamic organization.

By way of example, and without representing a limitation regarding other responsibilities or attributions that may be entrusted to him / her by the Governing Board, the Manager duties are :

• Exert the senior management of the Center activities, under direct organic dependency of the Director and the Governing Board.
• Administrative leadership of the CRM community and personnel management.
• Economic, accounting, and budgetary management.
• Management of the Center’s human resources, and labor relations.
• Detection of the needs derived from the activity of the Center Research Groups, and the rest of the areas and units, from an economic and administrative point of view.
• Establishment of key relationships with stakeholders, governing bodies, and scientific-cultural organizations.
• Develop networks and strategic alliances and maximize collaborations between the CRM and relevant research institutions at local, national, and international levels.
• Participate actively in the actions promoted within the framework of the CERCA System.
• Ensure the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements.
• Any other function that may be approved by the Governing Board.

3. REQUIREMENTS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE SELECTION PROCESS

• Be a national of any of the State Members of the European Union, or of the states to which, by virtue of international treaties signed by the European Union and ratified by Spain, the free movement of workers is applicable.
• Be in possession of Higher qualification.
• Have knowledge of Catalan language in a proficiency level (C1).
• English skills (written and spoken) : minimum level required B2.

During the process, accreditation of language knowledge may be required, or a test or interview may be carried out, resulting in a pass / fail assessment, which, in the case of failing, would entail their exclusion from the process.

• Demonstrable experience in managing public bodies.
• Strong strategic vision.
• Ability to work and manage complex environments with multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships at the highest level.
• Integrity.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to motivate work teams.

4. PROCEDURE

2. The Selection Committee will consist of :

• Dr. Lluís Rovira Pato, director of iCERCA and president of the commission.
• Dr. Anna Font Jornet, manager of the CIMNE.
• Dr. Lluís Alsedà i Soler, director of the CRM.
• A motivation letter, including two references.
• Complete CV.
• Description of the proposal of the administrative management plan that is intended to be developed during the first five years (maximum 5 pages).

4. Handling of the selection process

The Selection Committee will initiate the selection process that will consist of three phases :

• Analysis of experience. The experience of at least 36 months working in a public body will be valued.
• Applicants with the best curricular match with the requirements of the job will move on to the interview phase.

b) Interview phase : in this phase, the Selection Committee will carry out a structured interview with the applicants selected in the first phase, aimed at obtaining specific information on key aspects (Motivation for the job, results orientation, strategic vision, and adjustment to the role).

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