We are recruiting people for IGFAE Management Unit

Expressions of interest will be reviewed on a rolling basis

Are you interested in science and research management? Would you like to work in an international environment of excellence? The Instituto Galego de Física de Altas Enerxías (IGFAE), a joint centre of the USC and the Regional Government of Galicia, is a cutting-edge research centre committed to developing high-impact research, attracting international talent and generating knowledge with social and economic value. As part of the strengthening of its Management Unit, the centre opens a recruitment process to attract professionals with diverse backgrounds who can contribute to the support, coordination and strategic development of its research activities.

Our Management Unit plays a key role in the technical, administrative, financial and strategic coordination of research, ensuring the efficient implementation of projects, regulatory compliance and alignment with national and international research policies.

What are we looking for?

We are seeking professionals with experience or interest in one or more of the following key areas:

Research project management (national and international), support to researchers and technical-financial monitoring.
Financial and administrative management: budgeting, expenditure tracking, reporting and financial control.
Human resources management: recruitment of research staff, talent attraction programmes and support for international staff.
Innovation, knowledge transfer and intellectual property (patents, contracts, collaboration with industry).
Scientific communication, outreach and engagement with society.
Quality assurance, research methodologies and analysis of scientific output.
Research data management: Data Management Plans (DMPs), Open Access, Open Data & AI.
Research integrity and good research practices.
Management of scientific infrastructures, equipment and technological platforms.
Inclusion, equality and gender perspective in institutional management and research.

Tasks & responsibilities

They may include, among others, the administration and management of funded projects, coordination with research teams and operational units, communication with funding bodies, support for the attraction of research talent, and ensuring compliance with regulations, research policies and principles of Responsible Research and Innovation.

Who can apply?

This call is addressed to candidates with a university degree (PhD in Physics or related areas will be particularly valued; if not, interest in this science will be appreciated). and experience or demonstrable skills in research management, administration, innovation, science, technology or related fields, who wish to work in a dynamic, international and highly collaborative environment.

What will be valued?

Autonomy, teamwork, effective communication skills, proactiveness and a strong commitment to excellence, integrity, diversity and inclusion will be particularly valued.

How to apply?

Interested candidates should submit their curriculum vitae and motivation letter to jobs@igfae.gal, indicating their areas of interest and experience within research management. In case of being selected for an interview, it may be conducted in English, which is the usual working language at the center.