🔍 We're Hiring: R&D Project Officer – Administration & Funding Support

📍 Location: CSIC-CAR, Arganda del Rey (Madrid)

📅 Start date: October 15, 2025 | 📄 Contract: 3 years, with possibility of extension

💶 Salary: €32,500 - €38,000 gross/year, depending on experience and qualifications

🕒 Application deadline: September 15, 2025

Are you passionate about research and innovation? Do you have experience managing National or European R&D projects? Join our dynamic team at Autopia research group in CSIC-CAR (Centre for Automation and Robotics) and help drive impactful scientific collaborations forward.

🔧 Your Main Responsibilities

• Identify R&D funding opportunities and support consortium building
• Coordinate project partnerships and stakeholder engagement
• Monitor project implementation and oversee legal/contractual aspects
• Support technology transfer and manage intellectual property (IPR) processes
• Collaborate with researchers to identify and protect innovations
• Promote and manage communication and dissemination of project results

✅ What We’re Looking For

Experience:

• At least 2 years in managing National or EU-funded projects

Skills & Knowledge:

• Master's degree or equivalent (preferably in Engineering)
• Strong English writing and communication skills
• Knowledge of public funding schemes (National & European)
• Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills
• Proactive and solution-oriented mindset

🌟 Bonus Points For:

• Experience organizing scientific or technical events
• Additional language skills
• Experience managing social media and communication activities