Trabajos en Luxemburgo de gestor de proyectos/gestora de proyectos

European Funding Advisor – Industry and European Innovation Council (m/f)

14 to 16 months fixed-term contract (depending on start date) for parental leave coverage, ref.: EUFA4

Ideal start date: 01/09/2024

Are you interested in carrying out a mission at the national innovation agency in order to contribute to Luxembourg's economic development through innovation? Would you like to join a professional, multidisciplinary, dynamic and human-sized organisation?

Then this job opportunity is for you!

Among its activities, Luxinnovation offers support services to companies and research organisations wishing to engage in Horizon Europe research and innovation programmes, with the aim of accessing European collaborative funding. Our European Funding team has been very successful over the last years, with more than €150m funding obtained by Luxembourg organisations so far in Horizon Europe and a success rate constantly higher than the EU average.

The mission of the European Funding Advisor is to promote European research, development and innovation (RDI) programmes, support companies and public research organisations in putting together funding applications and represent Luxembourg's interests before European authorities.

The European Funding Advisor will be the National Contact Point (NCP) for Horizon Europe Cluster 4 – Industry and for the European Innovation Council. This role covers the digital transformation of industry and its green transition as well as deep tech innovation. It is an area that currently is bringing in applications from both the public research sector and private players, including more traditional companies. The position is located in Belval in Luxembourg with up to 30% of business travel, mainly to Brussels.

Responsibilities

• Promote Luxinnovation's services and European RDI funding programmes, notably by organising conferences, training sessions and webinars, publishing newsletters, setting up information campaigns, and monitoring deadlines for calls for proposals.

• Support the participation of Luxembourg research organisations and companies in European research programmes, notably in Cluster 4 – Industry and the European Innovation Council, either by advising and supporting project leaders in putting together European funding applications or by initiating synergies between companies and national public research organisations to develop collaborative public-private projects.

• Monitor the evolution of European policy in the field of RDI and draft recommendations (opportunities/positioning) for Luxembourg aligned with national interests and priorities.

• Represent and defend the interests of Luxembourg in specific events and working groups within the European Commission.

• Maintain excellent relationships with international stakeholders, as well as other European national contact points, and promote the know-how and skills of Luxembourg's companies and research organisations among them.

• Participate in writing, editing and submitting projects for Luxinnovation and contribute to the management of European projects in which Luxinnovation is involved.

Skills and qualifications

• Ideally a master's or PhD degree in engineering, life sciences or business

• Proven experience in managing research projects, notably with EU funding, obtained in a research organisation, a European institution or a specialised consulting firm.

• A thorough understanding of the academic and public research sector is considered an asset, as well as the knowledge of the Luxembourg RDI ecosystem.

• A strong enthusiasm about supporting startups and deep tech innovation.

• Strong writing skills and ability to produce briefing notes.

• Oral and written proficiency in English, which is the working language for this position. Fluency in French, German and/or Luxembourgish is considered an asset.

• Excellent presentation skills.

• Service-oriented with a strong team spirit.

• Ability to analyse and integrate data in suggested course of actions.

• Organised, proactive, flexible and autonomous.

Why choose this position?

• This mid-level to senior position is an excellent opportunity for a scientist/researcher to expand their skills in policy management, project management and RDI projects, and European funding.

• You will develop high-level networking skills at the European level, and be the National Contact Point for Luxembourg for Cluster 4 and the European Innovation Council.

• You will help Luxembourg organisations to access to EU funding to support their innovation projects.

• You will increase your knowledge of the Luxembourg and European research and innovation priorities, as well as the impact of science and technology on policy making and vice versa.

• You will be entrusted with varied responsibilities with a high level of autonomy.

• You will assist various types of organisations (research centres, private or public bodies, professional associations, NGO, startups, etc.) allowing you to deepen your understanding of different needs and sectors.

• Within a dynamic and highly skilled team, your contribution will be key in the organisation.

• You will be part of an international team and work in a human-sized organisation where professional development is encouraged.

• You will enjoy a pleasant and well-located workplace in Belval.

If you are interested in joining us, please submit your application online in English (including a CV and a cover letter).