JOB DETAILS | |
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Field(s) of Specialization: |
Research and Innovation Policy and European Projects Management |
Position Title: |
Project Manager |
School/Institute/Unit |
METU – Institute of Marine Sciences |
Location: |
Mersin - TURKEY |
Summary Description: |
METU-IMS is the leading international marine science institute in Turkey with a 100% English education and research. All METU-IMS faculty engage in teaching, research and service towards the overall goal of sustainable management of aquatic ecosystems based on excellent science. METU-IMS now looking for an experienced project manager with a background in research and innovation policy and European projects’ management. This is a 3-year full time position with an expected start date in November 2019.
The candidate will be based at the seashore-based METU-IMS campus, located in Mersin, Turkey, and involved in administrative management of institute's international and EU H2020 projects.
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School/Institute/Unit: |
METU – Institute of Marine Sciences |
Responsibilities: |
• Under the direction of project coordinators and METU-IMS management, close monitoring of the overall project progress towards the project aims • Regular communication with project management team and other project partners (e-mail exchanges, telephone conferences) to prepare draft of deliverables and periodic reports • Organization and execution of all the activities of the network, project meetings, travel to the meetings abroad • Presentations of results and progress during project meetings • Follow-up on activities performed by project partners and the stakeholders involved in the projects, provide them support (technical, scientific, networking) • Drafting data management plans, ethical guidelines and project management handbooks • Support the coordinator and the consortium members to develop research and innovation policies in marine and maritime blue economy • Writing of reports (minutes of meetings, technical and financial project reports), regular update of follow-up documents, • In cooperation with the METU-IMS outreach team and project-specific communication experts, contribute to generation of content for the dissemination and outreach of the project (website, social media, newsletters etc.) • Cooperate with the METU administrative staff for the financial management of the project • Contribute to drafting and preparation of new international and European project proposals |
Minimum Degree Required: |
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Required special knowledge, abilities, and skills: |
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Additional Information: |
The position is initially for 1 year and the contract can be extended up to 3 years based on the performance of the candidate. |
Posting Date: |
July 2019 |
Closing Date: |
Open Until Filled |
Date Review Begins: |
As soon as applications are received |
Required Applicant Documents to Submit: |
Applicants are asked to submit a detailed CV, a 2-page (max.) statement of professional experience and career interests, and names of at least 3 references as a single PDF file. |
Quick link for Posting: |
Immediate |
Optional Applicant Documents for Upload: |
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Quick link for Posting: |
Please send your application documents directly to Assoc. Prof. Dr. Baris Salihoglu (e-mail: baris@ims.metu.edu.tr) and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mustafa Yucel (myucel@ims.metu.edu.tr) |
Proposed Start Date: |
November 2019 |
Type of Contract: |
Temporary |
Job Status: |
Full-time |
Salary: |
Highly competitive with project manager positions in EU |
Pay Basis: |
Monthly |
Position open to internal candidates only? |
No. Open to international candidates. |
Additional Information: |
Please contact baris@ims.metu.edu.tr and myucel@ims.metu.edu.tr for additional information. |