Strategic Research Development Manager

We are looking for a Senior Research Development Manager with a proven track record in international research management and an expert in the EU funding environment.

Reporting to the Vice-Rector for Research, the strategic research development manager will work at a strategic level to increase the University's research income and help to implement its international funding strategy.

With a focus on EU funding programs, this includes the mapping of research strengths, pre-award and post-award management, communication with international stakeholders and networks, as well as coordination of internal administrative processes. In close collaboration with existing teams, the strategic manager will work transversally with multiple university services to support the research community in the acquisition and management of complex research programs.

As a key member of the VRR’s team, the strategic manager contributes to advance research and innovation goals, and to foster academic and operational excellence throughout the University of Luxembourg. Key priorities include:

• Develop and implement overarching strategy for international research funding with a focus on EU support and a funder and discipline-facing attitude
• Build and maintain regular exchange with relevant national and international stakeholders and research funding networks
• Build strong relationships and credibility with academic and administrative staff across the University, working collaboratively to advance research and innovation goals and to foster academic and operational excellence throughout the institution
• Drive efficient processes for financial and administrative management of complex projects, in cooperation with the Research Support Department and the University’s administrative services
• Represent the University in international agencies or working groups in relation with EU funding programs and policies
• Manage and contribute to the periodic and ad hoc production of reports, presentations and/or publications to internal and/or external stakeholders on strategic issues