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Project Manager – Erasmus Mundus & EU Projects

Daedalus Lab, University of Murcia (Spain)

Start date: January 2026
Contract: One year, full-time (37,5 hours), renewable (with potential for permanence).
Status: Public employee of the University of Murcia with full associated benefits.
Compensation: 35,000€–40,000€ per annum, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Performance bonuses may apply based on successful funding acquisition.

Are you ready to coordinate large-scale international projects that connect language, cognition, technology, and AI? We’re looking for a driven, strategic, and hands-on Project Manager who can turn ideas into action — leading operations, partnerships, and communication across Europe and beyond.

You will take the lead in managing MULTICOM, the new Erasmus Mundus Master’s in Multimodal Data Science, and other highly innovative EU projects run by the Daedalus Lab, the University of Murcia’s Center for Cognition, Communication, and Creativity. This is a rare opportunity to build an international ecosystem at the crossroads of research, innovation, and education.

About Daedalus

The Daedalus Lab at the University of Murcia leads the MULTICOM consortium, working with Lund University (Sweden) and FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg (Germany). Together, we are training a global community of top students and researchers in multimodal communication, the fast-growing field studying the interplay of voice and body in human thought and interaction. Beyond MULTICOM, Daedalus drives several international initiatives such as MULTIDATA and the Red Hen Lab, which develop online resources and communities. Our ecosystem is constantly growing through the attraction of funding and talent.

You will work closely with Prof. Cristóbal Pagán Cánovas, Daedalus Lab Director and MULTICOM Coordinator, from our downtown campus at La Merced in Murcia. Hybrid work is possible. You will be supported by an expert administrative team and collaborate closely with colleagues in Murcia, Lund, Erlangen, and around the world. Some international travel will be involved.

What you will lead

• Project operations. Oversee all key aspects of the Erasmus Mundus and other research and innovation projects — from timelines and deliverables to people and processes.

• Partnerships and networking. Develop and strengthen relations with companies, administrations, NGOs, universities, institutes, and scientific organizations to build partnerships, develop our students and staff, and bring our research to market.

• Visibility and communication. Lead website and social media strategy, manage outreach campaigns, and drive the public image of the projects.

• Admissions and mobility. Supervise admissions, coordinate between universities, and ensure smooth transitions for students.

• Events and Meetings. Plan and deliver international meetings, workshops, and public events that bring our global community together.

• Consortium coordination. Keep partners aligned and informed, ensuring efficient communication and documentation.

• Strategic development. Identify new opportunities, monitor European research and education policy, and help position Daedalus as a leader in its field.

• Grant proposal support. Assist in the conception, writing, and submission of new funding applications.

What You Bring

• Languages. Excellent English (C2). Intermediate Spanish (B1) or the demonstrable potential to learn it fast. Other European or major world languages are a plus.

• Experience. Bachelor’s degree (or higher) and significant experience in project and team management, ideally in EU-funded consortia or in industry. Experience in business development is a plus.

• Digital fluency. Confident using online collaboration tools, project management platforms, and social media. Comfortable learning new tools quickly.

• Core strengths:

  • Strategic thinker with strong execution skills.

  • Clear communicator, skilled at connecting people and ideas.

  • Agile and creative under pressure and across cultural contexts.

  • Able to manage complexity while keeping an eye on impact.

Why join us

• Make an impact. You will be the operational and strategic backbone of an international ecosystem that’s redefining how we study, teach, and engineer language and communication.

• Build your network. Collaborate with researchers, institutions, and companies across Europe.

• Grow with us. Expand your leadership, management, and grant-writing skills as the Daedalus ecosystem grows.

• Enjoy stability and benefits. Join a major public university with full employee benefits, top training opportunities, and a strong international orientation.

How to apply

Send:

1.  a short CV (max. 2 pages)

2.  a short video (max. 90 seconds) explaining what you will bring to the role

to Professor Cristóbal Pagán Cánovas at cpcanovas@um.es. Please use the subject line: Application – Project Manager.

Further instructions about the institutional application will be provided.

The University of Murcia and the Daedalus Lab are committed to equal opportunity and to fostering an inclusive, supportive environment for all staff and collaborators.