Research Development Manager

25 Jan 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

University of Southern Denmark

Research Field

Biological sciences » Biology
Mathematics » Other
Computer science » Other
Physics » Other
Pharmacological sciences » Pharmacy

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Denmark

Application Deadline

16 Feb 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Copenhagen)

Type of Contract

Permanent

Job Status

Full-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

The Dean's office at the Faculty of Science at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) is looking for an academic Research Development Manager to complement our External Relations Team.

Do you have an interest in working with science, cultivating research ideas and research collaborations, as well as increasing funding success? And do you have a natural talent for networking, grant writing, and communication? Are you an agile, goal oriented, quality driven, and self-driven person? Then, we have the perfect job for you!

As Research Development Manager, you will liaise between researchers and funders, nationally (notably the Novo Nordisk Foundation) as well as internationally (like the EU commission). You will manage and coordinate the grant application and pre-award process including: identifying potential new funding sources, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders on developing research strategies and tying the grant application process, developing funding resources, preparing proposals and grant applications, writing, and editing grants. 

Job purpose:
You will be part of an international team providing a core and high-level support function for researchers at the Faculty of Science, by assisting researchers with writing, preparing, and submitting winning project proposals.

Your tasks will be to:

• Work closely with the faculty and staff in developing and transforming ideas into research projects and grant proposals.
• Assist researchers in building networks and research consortia.
• Participate in research and external funding strategy development.
• Support and develop initiatives that support innovation and research commercialization at the faculty.
• Seek new avenues for funding and new grant opportunities.
• Write and review proposals, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.
• Onboard new academic staff and introduce them to national and international funding landscapes.
• Obtain and provide information and matchmake colleagues to upcoming calls for proposals.
• Identify, promote, and support best practice in successful grant winning.
• Assist with office tasks in the external relations team such as costing of projects, maintaining web-content and newsletters, data-analysis, organizing events, and leadership support.

 

Your profile:

• You have a relevant academic degree (preferably in science*) at PhD level, and postdoc experience is an advantage OR long-standing experience in the field of research support.
• You must be fluent in written and spoken English and be an excellent communicator.
• You are enthusiastic, a team player, supportive and highly flexible to meet the variety of work.
• Experience in fundraising of EU research projects and/or Danish foundation bids (e.g. DFF, Novo Nordisk) will be considered an advantage.
• Experience with developing research strategies is considered an advantage.
• A know-how on fostering innovation will be a plus.
• You work independently and can manage and prioritize your own time.

 

* Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, Chemistry or Pharmacy.

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:
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. We offer collaborative working ethics and expect that you contribute actively to the team and to a balanced workload of the team tasks. SDU offers an attractive work-life balance, a competitive salary** with the option for qualification allowance, a full-time position, frequent training, and personal development.

We strongly encourage Danish and 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. People in Denmark are known to be amongst the happiest people in the world.

The External Relations Team is part of the Dean's office with around 30 colleagues including study-administration, communication, and accounting teams. The Faculty of Science 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.

To be considered for this position, please fill out an online profile and attach the following documents: cover letter, resume (CV), certificates and a list of three references.

Contact interim Team Leader Philip Hallenborg (tel.: +45 29 72 68 80; e-mail: [email protected] ) for more information.

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

The first round of interviews is expected to take place in week 8/9, 2024 and the second round of interviews is expected to take place soon after, if relevant. First round of interviews by telecom is an option for candidates not based in Denmark.

Expected job start is 1 April 2024 or soon thereafter.

Application must include cover letter, CV and certificate. None of the documents in connection with the application should contain CPR number (civil registration number) – otherwise 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  before you apply.

The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

Requirements

Research Field

Biological sciences » Biology

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Research Field

Chemistry » Other

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Research Field

Computer science » Other

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Research Field

Physics » Other

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Research Field

Pharmacological sciences » Other

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Additional Information
Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

University of Southern Denmark

Country

Denmark

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://fa-eosd-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/da…

Contact

City

Odense

Website

http://www.sdu.dk

Street

Campusvej 55

Postal Code

5230

STATUS: EXPIRED