SnT is a leading international research and innovation centre in secure, reliable and trustworthy ICT systems and services at the University of Luxembourg, is searching for a Project Coordinator/ Research facilitator (permanent position). The Project Coordinator will in charge of supporting and coordinating research activities of the center, and more specifically will:
Provide portfolio/project management and research administration support to SnT principal investigators and research staff
Assist in the identification, acquisition and management of research grants from different national, European and international funding agencies and programmes (FNR, Ministries, Horizon Europe, ESA, etc.)
Monitor the entire grant life cycle from proposal writing to project execution, reporting and closure.
Ensure quality assurance and compliance of projects and grants with requirements from internal and/or external stakeholders
Advise and contribute to financial and human resources allocation
Be an interface towards the funding agencies in particular for reporting and cost claims
Ensure internal communication and cooperation with other faculties and the University administration regarding all research related questions
Track, document and report research related information and data to internal and/or external stakeholders
Contribute to knowledge and best practices sharing and dissemination
Profile:
Master degree or equivalent experience in an area relevant to grant and project management
At least 5 years’ experience in a similar role and preferably in externally funded projects
Proven experience in writing grant proposals and grant management
Good knowledge of Luxembourgish and EU funding programs
Project management skills and knowledge of project management principles and best practices.Project management certification is an advantage (PM2, PMP, Prince2, etc.)
Fluent in English. Knowledge of French, German and/or Luxembourgish would be appreciated.
Service oriented and problem solving attitude
Ability to manage multiple projects under strict timelines as well as the ability to work efficiently in a demanding, dynamic and deadline oriented environment