Sobre el puesto
RESPONSIBILITIES: * Design and implement the institution's strategic research plan, aligned with academic and accreditation objectives. * Identify and manage funding calls (national, European, and international) relevant to the school's research lines. * Coordinate the preparation, submission, and technical-financial justification of research projects. * Track the faculty's scientific output indicators (publications, conferences, patents, theses) and keep the institutional research database up to date. * Support faculty in preparing applications for research bonuses (sexenios), accreditations (AQU, ANECA), and research activity evaluation processes. * Manage research ethics committees and ensure regulatory compliance (intellectual property, data protection, scientific integrity). * Establish and maintain partnerships with universities, research centers, companies, and public bodies for collaborative projects. * Prepare periodic monitoring reports and the annual research report for management and accreditation bodies. * Organize and promote scientific outreach activities (conferences, seminars, internal workshops). * Oversee the budgetary management of research projects in coordination with the finance department. * Represent the institution before research networks and consortia in the education and creative sectors.
COMPETENCY PROFILE AND REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Education: * University degree (Master's or PhD preferred/valued) in fields related to academic management, research, business administration, or disciplines connected to LCI's teaching areas (design, fashion, art, management, technology).
Experience: * Minimum 3-5 years of experience in research management in a university or higher education setting. * Demonstrable experience managing competitive funding calls (H2020/Horizon Europe, Ministry, AGAUR, etc.). * Knowledge of the Spanish and Catalan university system and accreditation processes (AQU Catalunya, ANECA).
Languages: * Native or advanced level (C1-C2) Spanish and Catalan. * Advanced English (C1), essential for drafting international proposals.
Technical skills: * Proficiency with project management platforms and research databases. * Knowledge of intellectual property regulations and research ethics. * Analytical skills for reporting and KPI tracking.
Personal competencias: * Leadership and ability to work with faculty and research profiles. * Excellent communication and technical/scientific writing skills. * Results-oriented, able to manage multiple simultaneous projects. * Proactive, autonomous, with strong negotiation skills with external entities. * Commitment to academic quality and educational innovation.