ERA RESEARCH MANAGERS 2027

MAIN INTEREST: ERA RESEARCH MANAGERS 2027
I am particularly interested in the call ERA Research Managers 2027 (HORIZON-WIDERA-2027-02-WIDENING-02). TUL is an institution in a Widening country and intends to submit a proposal as the sole applicant. Our aim is to establish and upgrade research management capacities across the university. We also want to build a lasting, high-performing research management team aligned with ERA priorities such as open science, research ethics, gender equality and knowledge valorisation.

At this event, I am looking for a suitable candidate for the position of ERA Research Manager at TUL.

THE ROLE
The ERA Research Manager will lead the creation of a research management team fully integrated into TUL. The role includes assessing our current capacities and needs, designing and implementing an institutional strategy, and mentoring staff. The manager will also help increase our success in competitive funding, our international visibility and the valorisation of our research results.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• An experienced research manager at advanced or expert level according to the European Competence Framework for Research Managers (RM Comp)

• Strong international experience, ideally gained at a research-intensive university or research organisation in Europe or beyond

• A proven track record in research strategy, pre- and post-award management, and success in competitive funding (especially Horizon Europe and ERC)

• Experience in building or leading research support teams and implementing institutional change

• Knowledge of open science, research data management, research assessment reform, IPR and technology transfer is an advantage

• Willingness to commit at least 50% FTE with on-site presence in Liberec, at least until a permanent research management leader is appointed by month 36 (relocation, secondment, sabbatical or part-time arrangements are all possible)

• No current contractual relationship with TUL, as the call requires; the candidate may come from any country

WHAT WE OFFER

• A 5-year project (expected EU contribution of EUR 1.5 to 2.5 million, 100% funding) covering salary, recruitment, travel, equipment and team building

• The opportunity to shape research management at a dynamic technical university with strengths in nanomaterials, advanced technologies, textiles, mechanical engineering, environmental technologies and more

• Full support from university leadership, access to research facilities and the freedom to apply for national and international funding

• Close cooperation with an experienced grant support and international cooperation team that will help prepare the proposal and implement the project

• A pleasant place to live and work in Liberec, close to the German and Polish borders, about one hour from Prague and surrounded by mountains

TIMELINE
The call opens on 6 April 2027 and closes on 14 September 2027. The proposal must include a commitment letter and a Europass CV from the prospective ERA Research Manager. We would therefore like to identify the candidate and start working together well in advance.

OTHER INTERESTS
Beyond this call, I am open to cooperation in other WIDERA instruments (Teaming, Twinning, ERA Chairs, Excellence Hubs, ERA Fellowships, Hop On) and in Horizon Europe consortia related to nanomaterials and advanced technologies. I am also happy to exchange good practice in research management and internationalisation.

If you are interested in the ERA Research Manager position, or know someone who might be, please book a meeting with me. I look forward to talking with you.