Business and Strategic Relations (BSR) Officer - National and EU funded projects

Business and Strategic Relations (BSR) Officer - National and EU funded projects

Job Reference: Ref.12.24.69

Employer: International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory (INL)

Location: Braga, Portugal

Group/Unit: Business and Strategic Relations

Number of Vacancies: 6

Employment Type: Full time

Contract Duration: 48 months

Open Date for Applications: January 9th, 2025

Closing Date for Applications: January 29th, 2025, 23h00m (Lisbon Time)

Key words: #reportingnational #reportingEUframework #projectmanagement #writingproposals #submittingproposals

Overview

We are seeking 6 people to join our team in supporting project managers of several National and EU-funded projects in facilitating interactions with external stakeholders, ensuring their smooth implementation.

Job Duties

The job duties will be the following:

• Monitor and identify calls for proposals (national and European funded) within INL’s strategic RTD areas and promote these internally to researchers;
• Provide support in developing project proposals for National and EU RTD related funding schemes;
• Assist in managing projects funded under National and EU RTD related funding schemes;
• Coordinate with internal teams to gather necessary information and documentation for proposal submissions;
• Ensure compliance with all funding guidelines and requirements during proposal development and project execution;
• Track and report on the progress of submitted proposals and ongoing projects;
• Facilitate communication between project teams and funding agencies to address any issues or requirements;
• Organise and conduct training sessions for researchers on proposal writing and project management best practices.

Mandatory Qualifications

Education

• University degree in Science or Engineering.

Experience and Technical Skills

• Proven track record (minimum 5 years’ experience) in writing and managing proposals to National and EU Framework funding programmes.

Personal Skills

• “Hands-on” approach together with a high commitment in respecting working deadlines;
• Problem Solving ability with a proactive and innovative mind-set;
• Customer orientation with a focus on providing high-quality support to researchers;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability;
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with colleagues and external partners;
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex information clearly;
• Attention to detail and accuracy in all aspects of work;
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

Our Benefits

• Competitive salary;
• Tax benefits and other Diplomatic privileges;
• Private health insurance;
• Family allowances (according to family situation);
• Free nursery service at INL premises (subject to