Primary functions:
- Writing high quality proposals to secure research and innovation funding
- Working closely with LEITAT’s internal research groups to understand their competencies and proposing relevant topics of interest to develop fundable proposal concepts in collaboration with them.
- Consultation about non technical aspects of proposals to research staff
- Help in writing proposals specifically in defining innovation potential, impact, exploitation strategies with feasible business cases and implementation aspects
- Drafting proposal budgets according to EC requirements and funding rules.
- Maintaining effective communication with proposal consortia members.
- To carry out promotion and networking activities mainly EU level
- Working efficiently in a progressive and supportive way with other LEITAT’s departments and senior managers in administrative support tasks
- Review and evaluation of proposals to ensure quality before submission to funding body
Education:
- BSc in Environmental Science, Chemistry or biology
- BSc in Engineering
- MSc or PhD in Environmental Science, Environmental engineering, Chemistry, Biology
- Candidate with background in environmental technologies (bioeconomy, waste/water technologies, biotechnology and/or circular economy) will be beneficial but it is not a must
Job requirements:
- Knowledge of EU funding programmes (H2020) with proven experience in successful writing, submission and management of funded proposals/bids
- Experience in project management
- Experience in sourcing relevant market data for developing and managing proposal submissions from concept to implementation with major focus on market exploitation
- Knowledge on technology transfer and commercialization
- Understanding of the administrative and financial rules (mainly for H2020).
- International experience
Competencies and skills:
- Demonstrably high levels of accuracy
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Proven ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
- Ability to work independently and in teams
- High motivation and discipline
- Writing high quality proposals to secure research and innovation funding
- Writing proposals specifically in defining innovation potential, impact, exploitation strategies with feasible business cases and implementation aspects
- Drafting proposal budgets according to EC requirements and funding rules
Languages:
Mandatory: Advanced English level
Desirable: Spanish
Software:
High command of MS Office (Word, Excel)
What we offer:
- Immediate start
- Salary related to skills and background
- Flexible working hours