Research Project Manager – Academic

Role Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage multiple research projects across the Center for Advanced Materials’ research lines.
• Contribute to the development of research strategies, plans, and performance targets.
• Develop and implement project management frameworks, including project planning, milestone definition, timeline development, monitoring, and reporting systems.
• Act as the technical focal point for all research projects within the center.
• Identify new research opportunities and potential funding sources.
• Prepare competitive research proposals, budgets, and funding applications.
• Lead the preparation and submission of tenders and project offers.
• Support the optimal utilization of research resources and workload distribution.
• Facilitate communication and coordination with Principal Investigators, research teams, and relevant stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, including scientific, facilities, purchasing, business, and legal teams.
• Ensure the effective organization of project logistics and resource allocation.
• Maintain and strengthen relationships with local, regional, and international partners and stakeholders.
• Anticipate and resolve issues related to timelines, scope, resources, and priorities.
• Proactively anticipate, analyze, and manage project risks through structured risk assessment, mitigation planning, and continuous monitoring.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, procedures, and quality standards.
• Prepare regular project status reports and executive summaries.
• Develop presentations highlighting the center’s research activities, achievements, and outcomes.
• Support the recruitment and professional development of research staff.
• Perform any additional duties required to support the center’s mission and objectives.

Qualifications

• PhD degree in Materials Science and Engineering or a related field is required.
• Proficiency in Arabic and English, both written and spoken, is required.
• Demonstrated experience in research proposal development, grant writing, funding acquisition, and managing academic or research projects.
• Strong ability to manage multidisciplinary research projects.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a research or scientific environment, with progressive project management responsibilities.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.
• A record of scientific publications is preferred.

Academic

• Curriculum Vitae with cover letter.
• Experience Certificates.
• At least three references including contact numbers and email addresses.
• Copy of highest academic qualification.

Academic

• A three-year renewable contract.
• Salary is commensurate with experience.
• Tax-free salary.
• Furnished accommodation in accordance with QU HR policies.
• Annual air tickets for faculty member and dependents in accordance with QU HR policies.
• Educational allowance for candidate's children (eligible candidates only) in accordance with QU HR policies.
• Private health care and health insurance in accordance with QU HR policies.
• Annual leave in accordance with QU HR policies.
• End-of-contract indemnity.

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