Science and Technology Manager (M/F) | CCMAR/GCT/36/2024 | 1 positionScience and Technology Manager (M/F) - 1 Position AvailableReference: CCMAR/GCT/36/2024The Centro de Ciências do Mar do Algarve (CCMAR) is opening a recruitment and selection process for one position for a Science and Technology Manager in the Science and Technology Management career. This position is open to citizens of any nationality, including stateless individuals, under a permanent employment contract to recruit and select the best candidate for activities within the Institutional CEEC - Support Contract for Associated Laboratories funded by the Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT).1. About CCMAR:CCMAR (https://ccmar.ualg.pt/) is one of the leading marine science research centers in Portugal, rated Excellent in evaluations promoted by the Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT). With a multidisciplinary team, well-equipped facilities, and laboratories, CCMAR engages in core areas such as research, training, business, societal engagement, and collaboration.2. Summary and Functions:This position is for a Science and Technology Operations Manager to join the Science and Technology Management career.Responsibilities include:Collaborate with the Board of Directors in implementing strategic decisions and developing CCMAR's operational plan;Develop and implement, in collaboration with staff and partners, the operational activity plan and performance objectives;Contribute to the development of institutional strategy;Collaborate with the various departments to achieve their objectives and improve processes;Represent CCMAR at agencies, organisations, and with the public;Prepare and monitor evaluation processes of R&D units by FCT;Ensure an attractive and motivating work environment that fosters talent attraction and retention;Promote the development of human resources programs and policies, identifying training needs and coordinating as necessary;Plan and promote regular staff meetings, ensuring CCMAR members clearly understand their roles and responsibilities;Develop and implement the employee performance evaluation process;Prepare, participate in, and submit institutional projects as necessary and appropriate.9. Required Profile:9.1) The selected candidate must hold a doctoral degree and have a solid qualification, preferably in life sciences or natural sciences, being dynamic and highly motivated to develop their career in an international and interdisciplinary stimulating environment.9.2) Must have an excellent CV and previous experience in operations management, preferably in a scientific or academic context.9.3) Must demonstrate high proficiency in English, preferably also in Portuguese, both spoken and written.9.4) The candidate should possess strong leadership and problem-solving skills, have proven ability to work collaboratively and effectively in a team, and possess advanced complementary skills of communication, adaptability, empathy, emotional intelligence, and critical thinking.Non-compliance with requirements 9.1 to 9.3 invalidates the application. According to the law, false information may be penalised.10. Selection Panel:The Selection Panel for the competition consists of 5 regular members and 2 substitute members:Adelino Canário, President of the CCMAR Board of Directors and Professor at the University of Algarve (President);Sofia Engrola, member of the CCMAR Board of Directors and CCMAR Researcher (regular member);Miguel Miranda, retired Professor at the University of Lisbon and Executive Director of the AIR Centre (regular member);Ana Grenha, CCMAR Board of Directors member, CCMAR Researcher and Associate Professor with Habilitation at the University of Algarve (regular member);Pedro Raposo de Almeida, Director of MARE and Professor at the University of Évora (regular member);Jorge Gonçalves, CCMAR Board of Directors member, CCMAR Researcher, and Professor at the University of Cadiz (substitute member);Jorge Martins, CCMAR Board of Directors member, CCMAR Researcher, and Assistant Professor at the University of Algarve (substitute member).13. Required Documents, Process, and Submission of Applications:Only complete applications submitted directly and obligatorily on the CCMAR website are accepted. The application is considered valid only after the candidate receives written confirmation from CCMAR. The application in English must include:A motivation letter with a personal assessment of the suitability of the last 5 years' activities to this competition, considering the MCI evaluation criteria, and a career plan including a work plan that fits within point 2 (Summary and Functions) not exceeding 10000 characters;A copy of the Ph.D. certificate;Email contact of up to 3 references.Applying without the above-required documents/information results in immediate rejection.16. Final Information:CCMAR's non-discrimination and equal access policy: No candidate may be privileged, benefited, prejudiced, or deprived of any right or exempt from any duty on the grounds of, namely, ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, family situation, economic situation, social origin or condition, genetic heritage, disability, chronic illness, nationality, ethnicity, territory of origin, language, religion, political or ideological beliefs, and union membership.
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