Chief International Projects Specialist
Łukasiewicz Research Network – PORT Polish Center for Technology Development is a Research Institute within the Łukasiewicz Research Network. It focuses on development of new technologies, resulting from basic and applied research, which, in turn, serves as a basis for innovative solutions for the industry. With high-class specialists and state-of-the-art infrastructure, we provide capacity for the most advanced research. Our Institute consists of three research centers – Life Sciences & Biotechnology Center, Materials Science & Engineering Center and Center for Population Diagnostics, with access to specialized core laboratories – a combination, which allows to carry out both, scientific research and pilot studies for the industry in a comprehensive manner.
We are currently looking for a person for the position of:
Chief International Projects Specialist
Main tasks and responsibilities:
Supporting research teams in preparing project proposals for national and international programs (e.g., FENG, Horizon Europe, international NCN and NCBR competitions) through:
- Informing applicants about competition rules, including risk assessment, own contribution requirements, and non-eligible expenses;
- Preparing the administrative part of the application and budget plans;
- Verifying and completing competition documentation;
- Handling application submission systems;
- Coordinating the process following a funding decision, including preparing and signing grant agreements, powers of attorney, and other necessary documents at this stage;
- Actively monitoring information posted on the websites of funding institutions regarding opportunities for securing financial resources for projects, updating competition schedules, and distributing information via university media;
- Participating in international conferences, training sessions, and workshops in on-site, online, and hybrid formats.
Qualifications:
- Higher education degree;
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar position;
- Proficiency in English sufficient for preparing application documents and participating in international conferences and training (min. B2);
- Experience in acquiring R&D projects;
- Familiarity with application submission portals/systems (e.g., Funding&Tenders Porta, OSF);
- Familiarity with the administrative and financial regulations of major funding agencies.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team;
- Analytical thinking skills;
- Excellent planning and organizational abilities, systematic and diligent approach to work.
We offer:
- Full-time employment on the position of Chief Specialist;
- Work in a scientific and research organization focused on the implementation of innovative prestigious research and development projects;
- Co-financing for private medical care;
- Co-financing for a sports card;
- Possibility to join group life insurance;
- Co-financing under the Social Benefits Fund (for holidays and Christmas);
- Work on the territory of a green science campus;
- Free parking space;
If you are interested, please apply via the below link:
Application deadline: 19.02.2025
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