offres d’emploi chez Ilunion à Espagne

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Organisation / Company : Fundación IMDEA Materiales

Research Field : Engineering

Researcher Profile : Leading Researcher (R4)

Country : Spain

Application Deadline : 31 Mar 2025 - 00 : 00 (UTC)

Type of Contract : Temporary

Job Status : Full-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The Institute, a public foundation of Community of Madrid, is one of the seven IMDEA centres founded 17 years ago to transform the research landscape of the region. Its mission is to do research of excellence in Materials Science, contributing to tackle the challenges of society and fostering the sustainable development of the region of Madrid.

The Institute, located in the south of Madrid, currently employs about 160 people and has a yearly budget of approximately 13M€. Research at the Institute is organised under four programmes: novel materials, advance manufacturing, integrated computational materials engineering, multiscale characterisation of materials and processes.

The selected director is expected to lead the institute during the following years, continuing its pursuit of excellence in science while helping to transform the industrial ecosystem in the region of Madrid through collaboration with industry, technology transfer, creation of spin-offs, etc.

Successful candidates should have a demonstrated experience in the field of Materials Science with a solid international reputation as a scientist, proven by high-impact publications, project coordination, advising of Ph.D. thesis, event organisation, collaboration with industry, ability to raise funds, etc. The director will work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, reporting to the Board of Trustees and the Regional Government.

The candidate should possess a proven record of leadership and management experience within academic, public or private research organizations. As part of his/her duties, the selected director will work closely with the management of the Institute, overseeing the budget, monitoring infrastructures, coordinating project strategies, and guiding Institute policies. The Director shall represent the Foundation by virtue of the powers granted by the Board of Trustees.

Core Responsibilities :

Leadership

• Embrace the vision of the institute and ensure alignment with foundational goals.
• Ensure a stimulating, collaborative and well-managed environment that supports the performance of excellent science and high-quality research in Materials Science and Engineering.
• Uphold a culture of excellence, accountability, and transparency that facilitates effective and respectful collaboration.
• Promote the attraction, good management and retention of researchers and staff.

Management

• Implement the strategy approved by the Board of Trustees and report to it regularly.
• Ensure the effective and efficient use of the Institute’s resources and the implementation of the strategy.
• Oversee the financials of the Institute, ensuring the short- and long-term viability of the project.
• Interact with public authorities at the local, national, and European level and with international research and academic organizations.
• Guide strategic decisions regarding research lines, hiring, and investments in infrastructures.

Research

• Promote excellence in research and technology transfer.
• Encourage multidisciplinarity to perform cutting-edge fundamental as well as applied research.
• Support research-oriented collaboration with universities, research centres, companies and public institutions.
• Facilitate industrial collaborations to provide long-term technological leadership to strategic partners.
• Demonstrated academic/scientific record with an international reputation.
• Proven leadership and management experience in academic, public, or private research organizations.
• Ability to manage relationships with public administration and government agencies.
• Strong ability to make decisions while instilling trust and respect.
• Excellent communication skills, both English and Spanish.
• Development-oriented drive with a visionary approach, integrity, and willingness to delegate as needed.
• Ability to inspire researchers and staff and to achieve results in partnership with others.
• A drive to set high standards and to encourage innovative ideas.
• Strong interpersonal skills and genuine interest in others.
• International mind-set.

Values :

• Excellence: reaching the highest level of quality, with rigour and honesty.
• Transparency: openly showing adherence to rules and expectations.
• Integrity: behaving justly and accountably following ethical principles.
• Compromise: identifying with the mission of the Institute.
• Flexibility: adapting quickly to changes in our environment.
• Diversity: acknowledging that it holds the key to talent.

Languages : ENGLISH Level: Excellent

Additional Information

Applications are processed upon reception. The position might be closed once ten working days have passed since publication, so we encourage early application.

The working language of the Institute is English. Full command of the English language is required in all positions.

What You Will Find at IMDEA :

IMDEA Materials Institute is committed to equal opportunities, diversity and the promotion of a healthy work environment and work-life balance. Female applicants are encouraged to apply.

Besides on-the-job technical training, IMDEA Materials Institute is committed to training the Institute’s scientists and staff in “soft” or transversal skills.

Meet some of our alumni to see what it is like to work with us.

Additional Comments :

• The appointment will be for four years, extensible to four more after a performance evaluation by the Board of Trustees.
• After completion of the appointment, if the new director has developed a successful research group, she/he will be offered to remain in the Institute as a senior researcher.

Application Process :

• All inquiries and applications will be treated with strict confidentiality.
• Shortlisted candidates will be invited to take part in an online interview, after which the most suitable candidates will be invited to attend an in-person interview at the institute.
• Candidates will be required to participate in assessment activities as part of the selection process.

Important Dates :

• Applications will be accepted until March 31, 2025.
• The selection and evaluation of candidates will be done during April and May 2025.
• The expected starting date for the new director is July 2025.