The Project Development Office (PDO) is the  central hub for all activities related to acquisition of research funding and proposal/project development. 

In this position you pro-actively guide and support the scientific staff members in the process of tracking (external) funding opportunities especially in the themes health, vitality & food.
You also support the researchers in the process of developing and writing project proposals and building (inter-) national consortia with stakeholders/project partners. 


Specific tasks:

• Assisting in the discussions of the development of project ideas;
• Assisting in locating appropriate partners for the proposal;
• Assist in checking all rules and finer details of the call and making certain all is aligned and requirements for co-funding is known;
• Assist in setting up meetings with partners to discuss proposal development; keeping track of all email correspondence with partners;
• Organizing the necessary administration needed for starting the proposal application process (i.e.. Setting up online profile etc., gathering info from partners);
• Liaising with finance department at TU/e and negotiating with partners about the budget allocation;
• Organizing regular meetings with partners regarding the development of the proposals;
• Managing the portfolio of projects.
• Building and maintaining networks with (1) potential research partners/consortia, (2) funding institutions, (3) scientists within the faculty and (4) scientists within the TU/e.
• Participation in national and international meetings about research programs. 

We are looking for a candidate with:

• An academic background, PhD degree is an advantage. 
• Knowledge or demonstrated affinity with technology as well as industrial processes, preferable in Health, Vitality and Food.
• Several years professional experience, for example in industry, a research consultancy, a research institute or a university.
• Experience in research and innovation project  development;
• Knowledge  of the formal/administrative elements of calls and programs, knowledge of the programs of relevant Dutch (NWO, RFO, STW) and European funding agencies.
• Good speaking, writing and communication skills in English and preferably also in Dutch.
   

In this position (0,8 fte)  we offer:
•    A challenging job in an academic, dynamic and international working environment.
•    Plenty of room for personal development and growth.
•    A market conform gross monthly salary; 
•    A annual holiday allowance of 8% of the annual salary.
•    An end-of-year bonus of 8.3% of the annual salary.
•    41 paid holidays on a fulltime basis.
•    A broad package of fringe benefits (including an excellent technical infrastructure, and excellent sports facilities). 
•    This job is a temporary appointment via Euflex, TU/e's secondment agency,  for initially 4/6 month.