Research Project Manager

16 September 2024
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Job Description

To oversee and manage the research projects over several research lines for the research center

Responsibilities
  • 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.