Project Manager. Fyn. Dinamarca

Do you want to manage research projects? Have you an interest in working with science? And do you have a natural talent for stakeholder management and communication? Then we have the perfect job for you!

We are looking for a motivated “Project Manager” to assist project coordinators with the administration of large research projects. 

Job description: 

As part of the External Relations Team of the Faculty of Science, SDU you will work as Project Manager. As Project Manager you will be responsible for facilitating administrative implementation in the recently funded Marie Curie postdoctoral COFUND project GAIA, and the SDU Climate Cluster Elite Center, Aqua-NbS. Your main activities include:

• Implement and take responsibility for the operational management of the projects & research 
• Liaise with the project officers, SDU administrative staff, academic and industry partners
• Dissemination of project results and outcomes (incl website management, social media)
• Organize consortium-wide events, training schools, and other requirements from funders
• Liaise and reporting to the EU Project Officers and SCC, including preparation of periodic and continuous scientific and financial reports

Your competences

The ideal candidate will have project management experience (European or national). Experience with EU funding, especially within the Mare Curie realm, is an advantage. Your experience will span from project funding, administration, coordination, and management of our projects. 

• Demonstrated organizational and analytical skills including ability to meet strict deadlines, prioritise and multi-task across a portfolio of projects (with minimal supervision).
• Excellent communication skills (both written and oral) including strong reporting and presentation skills.
• Impeccable attention to details and rigor, results-oriented, problem-solving attitude, flexibility and ability to take own initiatives.
• Fluent in written and spoken English and be an excellent communicator. Danish language skills are a plus.

Preferably you have an academic degree and experience in Danish and other European research institutions. You are enthusiastic, a team player, supportive and highly flexible to meet the variety of work. Due to the specificity of the projects and funding programmes, with strict application deadlines, and “last-minute projects” there are peak periods where you must be able and willing to work longer hours.

We offer:

We offer a motivating and exciting position with ample potential for personal development at the Faculty of Science at SDU, a faculty characterized by ambition, commitment and an informal and flexible working environment. You will also work locally in close collaboration with strong scientific environments.  You will become part of the External Relations Team that bridges project management, policy intelligence, liaison with funders, capacity building, leadership support with hands on grant writing. SDU offers an attractive work-life balance, a competitive salary* with the option for qualification allowance, a full-time position (37h/week), frequent trainings and personal development.

We strongly encourage European experts to apply for these positions. SDU and the Region of Southern Denmark provides excellent repatriation services, language courses, day-care and international schools, and a strong and growing international community. 

The External Relations Team is part of the Dean’s office with around 40 colleagues and study-administration, communication and finance teams. The science faculty consists of four Departments: Biology, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Mathematics and Computer Science, and Physics, Chemistry and Pharmacy. The faculty hosts 500 employees and 2000 students.

Contact team leader Philip Hallenborg (m: +4529726880; philiphasdu.dk) for more information.

* Salary and employment conditions in relation to educational background and applicable collective agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC). The position is initially an Administrative Officer (AC Fuldmægtig) with the possibility to get promoted to Special Consultant.

The round of interviews is expected to take place in week middle of June. 1st round interviews by telecom are an option for candidates not based in Denmark. 

Expected job start is 15^th of July, 2025 or soon after. Application deadline: 31 May 2025 at 23:59 hours local Danish time.

Application, salary etc.

Salary and employment conditions are related to educational background and applicable collective agreements between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC).

To be considered for this position, please fill out an online profile and attach the following documents:

• Motivational letter
• Resume (CV)
• Relevant documentation

All documents in connection with the application should not contain CPR number (civil registration number) – in that case, the CPR number must be crossed out.

All attached files must be in Adobe PDF format. Cover letter and CV can contain max. 5 Mb.

We recommend that you read how to apply for a position at SDU before you apply.

At SDU, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of age, gender, disability, religion, or ethnicity. International candidates are encouraged to apply. SDU offers excellent onboarding and repatriation services, including support with language courses, schooling, and integration into Denmark’s vibrant research and innovation community. Foreign applicants are expected to acquire proficiency in Danish over time. The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.