Job description

In this position you will contribute to a smooth and successful submission, implementation and management of externally funded research projects, in close co-operation with the project leader and the other members of RSM’s Funding Team. You will be responsible for submitting and implementing (international) projects, including organising project meetings, project administration, the development of communications materials, and reporting. You report to and fall under the direct responsibility of the RSM Project Desk, but also work closely together with the Director of Grants Development.

As a funding officer, you are expected to:

• give constructive feedback on draft proposals in order to prepare a well-structured high-quality application that stands out

• liaise with internal (Erasmus University Rotterdam) and external (industrial) partners to make sure that European co-operation projects are well-balanced and in line with call objectives

• pro-actively disseminate funding information to RSM researchers by means of workshops, seminars and newsletters

• maintain the administration and registration of funding applications in order to provide relevant management information to RSM’s Executive Board.

At the same time, your project management tasks will include:

• acting as the contact point for funding institutions, partner organisations and stakeholders in project implementation

• facilitate communication within the project consortium, organise and arrange logistics for meetings of consortium bodies, take minutes and co-ordinate the follow-up of action points

• to monitor and report on the scientific and administrative milestones and deliverables of the project

• to co-ordinate, monitor and improve the reporting processes and ensure timely and up-to-date project reporting

• organising, arranging logistics and attending project dissemination activities such as seminars, workshops and conferences

• edit and contribute to funded projects’ websites and other communication materials

• monitoring the budget for the project activities, track expenses and advise the scientific project leader

• maintaining an electronic and paper project file according to funding regulation and keep shared consortium document systems up-to-date

• to represent RSM, including taking part in relevant discussions, such as funding team meetings.

Required qualifications

• an academic background (MSc level)

• multi-year experience in research project management in the European Framework (FP7, H2020) and Dutch national funding programmes (such as NWO schemes)

• excellent knowledge of (financial) rules and procedures of both national and European funding programmes

• excellent written and verbal communication skills, both in Dutch and English (CEFR C1)

• a willingness to work flexibly, to meet tight deadlines and to travel abroad occasionally

• excellent planning skills, with experience in applying these in a complex and dynamic (international) context

• a keen interest in academic and scientific research, and ability to link research topics with funding opportunities

• ability to function well under stress when multiple applications need to be submitted for a specific deadline.

 Competencies

• strong interpersonal and intercultural skills

• organisational and communication skills

• ability to work independently as well as in a team

• ability to interact constructively with a variety of stakeholders

• strong service orientation with a hands on and proactive attitude

• professional and reliable individual.

Fixed-term contract: Temporary, 1 Year with the possibility of extension.

Employment conditions

The conditions of employment comply with the collective labour agreement for Dutch Universities (CAO NU).

Salary is subject to training and experience and may vary from a minimum of € 3,475 gross per month and up to a maximum of € 4,757 gross per month (scale 11 CAO NU), based on a full-time contract of 38 hours.

Erasmus University has attractive employment conditions, which include a holiday allowance of 8 per cent, an end-of-year bonus of 8.3 per cent, and a generous number of vacation days.