3-years Internationalization Project Manager (IPM)

Job Title: Internationalization Project Manager (IPM)

• Host Institution: National Museum of Natural Sciences (MNCN-CSIC)
• Funding: MaX-CSIC Program
• Contract Type: Fixed-term, 3 years (CSIC M3 scale)
• Gross Annual Salary: ca. €34,000 (14 monthly payments)
• Start Date: From September 2026
• Location: Madrid, Spain (on-site, with partial remote work possibilities as needed)

The National Museum of Natural Sciences (MNCN-CSIC) is seeking an Internationalization Project Manager (IPM) to coordinate the newly created International Project Management Unit. This role is funded under the UNEARTHING-MNCN project and aims to increase the success rate in international project calls, coordinate participation in transnational consortia, and lead work packages in programs such as Horizon Europe (2021–2027) and other global calls (EU, NSF, LATAM cooperation, etc.).

The IPM will also be responsible for:

• Mapping the expertise of MNCN-CSIC researchers and technical staff to identify specialization areas and collaboration opportunities.
• Mapping the international network of contacts of MNCN researchers to strengthen strategic alliances.
• Creating a structured pipeline to identify and apply for international calls, matching MNCN researchers with relevant opportunities.
• Coordinating with CSIC’s International Project Office to ensure alignment and avoid duplicated efforts.

Key Responsibilities

1. Opportunity Identification:
   • Develop an annual plan of relevant calls (well in advance).
   • Actively participate in EU platforms to seek consortia and strategic partners.
2. Increasing Grant Application Success:
   • Systematic evaluation of calls.
   • Organize practical workshops for MNCN researchers on proposal preparation.
   • Guide researchers in writing and coordinating international projects.
   • Improve administrative staff capacity to support the preparation and evaluation of international calls.
3. International Leadership and Networking:
   • Promote active participation in international research networks (e.g., CETAF).
   • Aim for progressive leadership roles in consortia.
   • Explore new Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with leading Natural History institutions worldwide (e.g., Smithsonian, Harvard).
4. Project Coordination and Monitoring:
   • Track progress and results of projects.
   • Train administrative staff to provide support for these tasks.
5. Financial Sustainability:
   • Implement a financial sustainability plan to ideally ensure that increased overheads from international projects gradually support a permanent staff position after the initial 3 years of DEEP-MaX funding.

Requirements

• Education:
  • University degree (Bachelor, Master, or Technical Engineering) in Natural Sciences, Biology, Project Management, Internationalization, or related fields.
  • Specific training in international project management or external trade will be valued.
• Experience:
  • Minimum 2 years in international project management, particularly in Horizon Europe or other EU/NSF calls.
  • Experience in coordinating transnational consortia and preparing proposals.
  • Knowledge of the EU and international R&D landscape, including EU institutions.
• Languages:
  • Excellent command of English and Spanish (both written and oral).
  • Additional languages (French, German, etc.) will be an asset.
• Skills:
  • Excellent communication skills (experience in public speaking, workshops, or virtual meetings).
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (especially advanced Excel) and project management platforms.
  • Ability to work in multidisciplinary and international teams.
  • Proactive, autonomous, organized, and detail-oriented.

We Offer

• A 3-year fixed-term contract under the MaX-CSIC Program.
• Gross annual salary of c. €34,000 (14 monthly payments).
• Integration into a world-class research environment with international projection.
• Opportunities for continuous training in project management and internationalization.
• Possibility of partial remote work depending on job requirements.
• Possibility of continuity upon project completion.

Selection Process

The selection process will follow the principles of publicity, merit, ability, non-discrimination, and universal accessibility of Spanish public entities.

Interested candidates must send an expression of interest, attaching their CV, to the email address max@mncn.csic.es by June 19, 2026. A pre-selection will be carried out, and selected candidates will be invited to an interview.

After that, candidates must:

1. Be registered in the CSIC Job Bank (link).
2. Submit the generated application (manually signed or with electronic certificate) via one of these methods:
   • Electronic registry (recommended for candidates in Spain).
   • Postal mail to: CSIC Job Bank, c/ Serrano 117, 28006 Madrid.
   • Email (signed PDF): registro@csic.es.
   • In-person delivery at the CSIC Registry (c/ Serrano 117, Madrid).

Application Deadline: June 19, 2026 (expression of interest); July 1, 2026 (documentation upload to the CSIC Job Bank).

About MNCN-CSIC: The National Museum of Natural Sciences (MNCN-CSIC) is a leading research center in biodiversity, evolution, paleontology, and environmental sciences, with a broad network of international collaborations. This position is part of the UNEARTHING-MNCN project, which aims to strengthen the museum’s capacity to lead and participate in global projects.

Note: CSIC promotes equal opportunities and diversity. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply, regardless of gender, origin, or disability.

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