The Faculty of Behavioral, Management, and Social Sciences (BMS) of Twente University is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Post-doc/Project Manager to lead the project “Sustainable Circular Economy Transition: from Industrial Symbiosis to Hubs for Circularity”
IS2H4C project focuses on developing sustainable technologies and integrating innovative industrial symbiosis practices to create resource-efficient and eco-friendly industrial hubs across Europe. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management and scientific knowledge about industrial symbiosis, with shown expertise in risk management, financial management, and project operations.
This role requires excellent leadership skills, proficiency in scheduling tools, and the ability to engage effectively with diverse partners, ensuring the successful implementation of pioneering green technologies and sustainable business models. The position primarily prioritizes project management tasks in combination with research tasks.
Tasks
- Lead and run the IS2H4C project, ensuring timely delivery of milestones and objectives.
- Oversee project operations, financial management, and risk management.
- Develop and maintain project schedules using advanced scheduling tools.
- Facilitate document sharing and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
- Lead project impact, ensuring positive sustainability outcomes.
- Resolve conflicts and manage risks proactively.
- Ensure effective communication and collaboration among project partners.
- Prepare and present reports and deliverables to partners and European Commission.
- Keep effective and efficient communication between the project partners and the project officer from the European Commission.
- Coordinate the project tasks in the European portal SyGMa.
Salary
The Post-doc/Project Manager of Sustainability, Industrial Symbiosis, and Circular Economy offers
- A gross salary between€ 3.345 to € 5.278 per month depending on experience and PhD;
- A holiday allowance of 8% of the gross annual salary and a year-end bonus of 8.3%;
- Participate in a solid pension scheme;
- Access to professional and personal development programs;
Job Requirements
The Post-doc/Project Manager of Sustainability, Industrial Symbiosis, and Circular Economy position seeks candidate that
- hold a PhD or Master’s degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Environmental Science, Industrial/Management/Financial (or other) Engineering or related fields;
- have enthusiasm for sustainability and circular economy transition;
- have strong project management skills (risk, financial, and project operations) with experience in large-scale innovation and action projects and knowledge and experience in sustainability circular economy, or industrial symbiosis;
- Experience with handling EU-funded projects;
- Understanding of circular economy principles;
- Ability to innovate and adapt to changing project needs;
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
- Familiarity with digital collaboration platforms and tools for resource and data management;
- Experience in engaging with industrial, academic, societal, and governmental partners.
Application Process
- A cover letter (maximum 2 pages A4), emphasizing your specific interest, qualifications, and motivations to apply for this position;
- A Curriculum Vitae, including a list of publications, education, acquired funding, certifications, and two references.
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Deadline: September 20, 2024.
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