Research Project Manager

Description

Summary: Oversee and manage research projects across multiple lines, participating in planning, monitoring progress, and acting as a technical focal point for the research center. Highlights: 1. Lead and manage research projects with significant responsibility and impact 2. Facilitate communication and collaboration with academic and research teams 3. Develop and implement project management practices and reporting To oversee and manage the research projects over several research lines for the research center* Participates in setting the research plans and research targets of the center * Monitors progress of all research projects in the center * Acts as a technical focal point for all research projects in the center * Participates in identifying new projects and new funding sources, prepares budgets and offers for new opportunities * Assists the director in research resources utilization and load distribution planning * Leads the tender/award process to submit efficient offers/budgets to center customers * Facilitates communication with academic and research Principle Investigators and their teams * Works closely with internal scientific, facilities, purchasing, business and legal team’s members to ensure project timelines and goals have been communicated and coordinated * Organizes and manages logistics and resources for projects so services are provided effectively, efficiently and timely * Develops and implements project management practices and aspects such as project planning, developing project specific milestones and timelines, project tracking and reporting on goals and deliverables to all project stakeholders * Maintains relationships with other customers regionally and internationally * Responsible for anticipating and resolving project timeline and resource conflicts * Observe work in progress to insure that procedures followed and materials used conform to specifications * Provides regular reports on projects status * Preparation of various types presentations regarding the center research projects as needed and assigned * Participate in recruitment of research staff, their evaluation and professional development Perform other tasks and duties that may be occasionally required in order to meet the requirements of the role and the aims of the University * Qualifications * Master’s degree in science, business, or related field is required, PhD preferred. * Proficiency in Arabic and English, both verbal and written, is necessary. * Strong knowledge and experience with qualitative methods designs (collect, record, and analyze data) * Strong knowledge in preparing research proposals and submitting funding applications * Teach courses in the area of expertise * At least 5 years’ experience working in a scientific environment with progressive responsibilities for projects Required Documents **Non Academic:** * Curriculum Vitae with cover letter. * Experience Certificates. * At least three references including contact numbers and email addresses. * Highest Academic Qualification. Benefits **Non Academic:** * Competitive tax\-free salary. * Housing allowance in accordance with HRM Law. * Annual air tickets for candidate and dependents according to QUHR policies. * Public health care and health insurance to candidate and family members according to QU HR policies. * Annual leave in accordance with HRM Law. * End\-of\-contract indemnity. How To Apply **New Applicant:** You need to setup an account with QU Recruitment Online website (https://careers.qu.edu.qa) and complete your personal profile. Once your profile is complete you may use it to apply for an open Position.