Job ID: 120105

Scientific Project Manager for Brain and Machines Flagship

Position: Scientific Project Manager

Deadline: 15 September 2024

City: Genoa

Country: Italy

Institution: Italian Institute of Technology

Department: Brain & Machine Flagship

Description:

As a selected candidate, you will work in close collaboration with the Brain and Machine Flagship coordinators Lorenzo Natale, Raffaella Tonini and Agnieszka Wykowska and Scientist of various IIT groups which participate in the Flagship.

You will provide essential support to the Coordinators of the Brain and Machine program by monitoring the progress of the project towards its goals, prepare scientific reports, managing administrative tasks, organizing events, communicating and disseminating the results, maintaining project documentation, and ensuring smooth communication among all stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Meeting and Seminar Organization: Schedule and coordinate meetings and seminars, including preparation of agendas, booking venues or setting up virtual meeting platforms, and managing participant communications.
  • Deliverables Collection and Organization: Collect, track, and organize project deliverables, ensuring proper documentation and accessibility for relevant participants
  • Communication and Dissemination Events: Organize and execute communication and dissemination events, such as workshops, and conferences, to promote the Flagship’s findings and objectives.
  • Web Page Curator: Timely updates for the Flagship’s web page, ensuring that information is accurate, current, and effectively presented.
  • General Organization activities: Send reminders and follow-up communications to participants about deadlines, meetings, and other important events.
  • Administrative Support: Provide general administrative support, including managing correspondence, organizing reports, maintaining project files, and handling routine inquiries.
  • Manage the relation with the Founding authority

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Experience in project management and execution in scientific areas
  • Experience in planning and executing communication and dissemination events
  • Proven ability to organize documentation and results (including, but not limited to, scientific output), and visualize data for written reports
  • Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
  • Outstanding communication skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
  • Proficiency with office software
  • High attention to detail and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • High motivation to learn, spirit of innovation, and creativity
  • Good at time and priority management
  • Ability to work in a challenging and international environment, independently and collaboratively

OPTIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

  • PhD in a scientific discipline
  • Experience in web page creation and maintenance

COMPENSATION PACKAGE

  • Competitive salary package for international standards.
  • Private health care coverage.
  • Wide range of staff discounts.

Please submit your application using the online form including a detailed CV, cover letter (outlining motivation, experience, and qualifications) and contact details of at least 2 referees.

Reference persons: Lorenzo Natale, Raffaella Tonini, Agnieszka Wykowska email: BrainMachines@iit.it

Job Description – Scientific Project Manager for Brain and Machines Flagship (24000067) (taleo.net)