Call for a Research Grants Manager - Ref. "Grants_SRD_Jan2024"

24 Jan 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Champalimaud Foundation

Research Field

Neurosciences » Other
Biological sciences » Other

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)
Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Portugal

Application Deadline

29 Feb 2024 - 17:00 (Europe/Lisbon)

Type of Contract

Other

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

40

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

Champalimaud Foundation is actively looking for a Research Grants Manager. You need to be passionate about science and ready to be challenged daily while you help bring some of the most promising research ideas in neuroscience, behaviour, physiology and cancer into reality.

By joining the Strategic Research Development team at CF, you shall dive into an expanding research ecosystem, the success of which is visible in its internationality, scientific output, entrepreneurial spirit, and competitiveness in the securing of extramural funds for research. Within the team, you shall find a unique collaborative environment allowing you to further develop your professional career at the interface of research and management.

Requirements

Research Field

Neurosciences » Other

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field

Biological sciences » Other

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field

Neurosciences » Other

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Research Field

Biological sciences » Other

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

The sought profile

 You are an energetic and goal-oriented individual with:

*Outstanding team working skills;

*A high capacity to work with tight deadlines;

*A sound scientific background, with a degree in a relevant research field (e.g. medical and health sciences, life sciences, exact sciences, human sciences) and research experience (at least equivalent to a PhD degree);

*Written and spoken English proficiency; Portuguese proficiency preferable;

*Exceptional organizational skills and high attention to detail.

Experience in developing and transforming ideas into grant proposals - individual or collaborative - will be favourably considered but it is not mandatory.

 

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Excellent

Additional Information
Benefits

What we can offer you

*The possibility of being fully dedicated to securing research funding and being challenged daily;

*Training and mentoring opportunities;

*The space to make a difference in research management, by specialising in dedicated areas;

*A truly collaborative and supportive team environment;

*Hybrid working conditions;

*Internationally competitive compensation package subject to the applicant’s skills and experience;

*On-site facilities and amenities including free access to the in-house gym and Portuguese classes.

Selection process

How to apply

If you wish to be considered for this position, please complete the standard application form and submit a single annexed PDF document containing:

i) a letter of motivation (max. 2 pages), demonstrating why you consider being in the best position to make a difference to the research community;

ii) a CV (max. 2 pages);

iii) the names and contact information of 2 references, until March 22. The call reference will be asked and not having it may invalidate your submission.

This call reference is: Grants_SRD_Jan2024.

Applications are also accepted in paper, sent or handed to the Fellows Support Office at the Champalimaud Centre for the Unknown, Avenida Brasília, 1400-038 Lisbon, Portugal.

 

Additional comments

More about us

At the Champalimaud Centre for the Unknown, the members of the Champalimaud Research Programme (CR) and the Champalimaud Clinical Centre (CCC), work together to investigate fundamental biological processes and search for effective solutions to alleviate the burden of oncological, neurological and mental diseases, while providing state-of-the-art care to the patients of the CCC. With 495 members, including group leaders, postdocs, PhD and MSc students, research technicians and highly specialised research staff, the CR community encompasses 39 nationalities.

The Strategic Research Development Team is responsible for fundraising for Research, Innovation and Technology Development at CF, by scouting the funding collaborative opportunities landscape, co-design, co-development and co-launch of strategic programmes and projects.

In line with CF’s community guidelines and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policy and Gender Equality Plan, no candidate may be privileged, favoured, prejudiced or deprived of any right or excluded from any duty on the basis of age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race/ethnicity, disability, chronic illness, language, nationality, territory of origin, family status (marital, pregnancy and maternity, having or not having dependents), socioeconomic situation, education, religion, political or ideological beliefs, trade union membership, or on any other grounds which are irrelevant to decision-making.

HR Excellence in Research

Legal Notices. The present call has the sole purpose of filling the indicated position. This call may be cancelled at any time and the recruitment process shall be concluded on the day of the full execution of the contract between the Champalimaud Foundation and the selected candidate.

Website for additional job details

https://www.fchampalimaud.org/open-positions

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Champalimaud Foundation

Country

Portugal

City

Lisboa

Postal Code

1400-038

Street

Av. Brasilia

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSduUoROdJIf0Bp0hGgOz7UN1zTxgQ2TFJheTBD…

Contact

City

Lisboa

Website

https://fchampalimaud.org/champalimaud-research

Street

Av. Brasilia

Postal Code

1400-038

STATUS: EXPIRED