RIcapacity works on improvement of research infrastructures in scientific consortia, and provides services to research organisations who want to develop training programs for core facilities scientists and get more technology developers on board.
RIcapacity Founder
My name is Tanja Ninkovic, and I am a training, policy and human resource development expert dedicated to the promotion and development of research infrastructures. I have had the privilege of working at EMBL, an experience that enabled me to spearhead, prepare, and execute the current ARISE program. This initiative focuses on training STEM professionals for careers in Research Infrastructures.
In my role within ARISE, I crafted the training program. However, creating an effective training program necessitates a profound understanding of the targeted profession. This involves identifying specific competencies, standard roles within the career path, and the progression of the profession. Unfortunately, clarity on these aspects was lacking for the career trajectory of RI scientists. Consequently, I embarked on a mission, collaborating with colleagues to define these essential elements.
My contribution through RIcapacity mission draws from 12 years of experience in pan-European RI activities, encompassing the management of CF operations, Infra-IA/RI programs and projects, as well as involvement with ESFRI and ERICs. Additionally to ARISE (which is a training program on postdoctoral level), I have experience in establishing and overseeing advanced training programs at doctoral levels (as a coordinator of the IMPRS-MCB, the Max Planck doctoral program).
At present, I serve as an EMBL consultant for the implementation of ARISE training and partnership activities and preparing the continuation of the ARISE funding and partnerships.
Contact me at tanja(dot)ninkovic(at)ricapacity (dot)com.
RIcapacity is dedicated to Gender equality in operation and research. See our Gender equality plan for more information.