Overview

As part of our growth, cambiaMO is looking for a Senior Scientist. This person will play a central role in developing the outputs of cambiaMO's research activities.

Key Focus Areas

Project coordination and accountability: The role also involves closely monitoring ongoing projects in collaboration with the team, ensuring adherence to established timelines, indicators and verification sources. This includes organising information for technical reporting on projects under direct responsibility and supporting transparency and accountability processes alongside the Research Director.

Key responsibilities: Overall project management and climate advocacy: The main responsibility is to manage the full lifecycle of public and private funding initiatives, with a particular focus on European and international projects. This includes the preparation, submission, monitoring, and evaluation of technical and financial reports for project justification. It also requires understanding of project methodology and in-depth knowledge of mobility and transport issues.

A proven ability to write, present, monitor, manage and justify projects is essential. In addition, training or experience in climate change with a gender perspective and a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) approach, as well as expertise in climate change negotiations in the context of international relations, are critical to the role.

What we're looking for

- University degree, preferably at Masters level.
- Proven professional experience of at least 7 years in the formulation, management, implementation,



monitoring and/or evaluation of research projects in the field of transport with public, European and/or international funding.
- Strong teamwork skills combined with a high degree of autonomy (good planning and organisational skills).
- Results-oriented, accustomed to working to deadlines and tight schedules, and able to cope with peak workloads.
- Creative problem solving skills.
- Advanced knowledge of English, ideally at C2 level.
- Familiarity with the collaborative working environment.
- Knowledge and experience of preparing European project proposals.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to convey complex information to a variety of audiences, including non-technical partners.
- Advanced knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite, in particular Excel and the econometric programme R.

Nice to have

- PhD in sustainable mobility, engineering, urban planning or a related field.
- Strong experience with R, Python.
- Ability to coordinate and liaise with funding agencies, other organisations and partners.
- Adaptability to personal assistant tasks.

WE VALUE

- People who are committed to our mission, vision and values.
- People who demonstrate adaptability to change.
- Individuals with initiative, proactivity and the ability to energise and motivate a team.

Additional Information





Reports to: the Director of research at cambiaMO

Manages: 2-4 direct reports

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not supported at this time.

Offer

- This is a full-time, permanent position with a 6-month probationary period.
- Integration into a multidisciplinary team within the organisation.
- cambiaMO offers an employment contract under Spanish law, including pension/retirement, health and other benefits, valid in all EU social security systems.
- Start date: February 2025.

Equal Opportunities

cambiaMO is an equal opportunities employer. cambiaMO is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion within our organisation and the wider sustainable mobility and climate change community. We believe that different backgrounds, skills, knowledge and viewpoints make us a stronger organisation. By bringing together professionals with a broad range of experience and perspectives, we can more quickly achieve our goal of improved governance for a just transition. Our organisational goals are aligned with the urgent challenges facing our planet, and our mission is to help ensure a healthy planet and life for all. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the diversity of humanity by providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees of cambiaMO and our partners, vendors, suppliers and contractors.

Employment Details

- Tipo de puesto: Jornada completa, Contrato fijo
- Sueldo: 35.000,00€-45.000,00€ al año
- Incentivos: Eventos de la empresa, Jornada intensiva en verano, Jornada

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