Tampere University and Tampere University of Applied Sciences together form Finland's second largest multidisciplinary, inspiring and influential research and learning community. The areas of expertise of our university community are technology, health and society. Read more: www.tuni.fi

Research and Innovation Services create the conditions for high-quality, productive, responsible RDI activities that have a broad impact on society. We assist researchers with issues related to complementary RDI funding in both the application and implementation phases. We make sure that applying for and implementing projects is smooth. We support researchers in inventions and patents and manage the university's patent portfolio. We support various mechanisms for the transfer of research results, such as commercialization projects, licensing, sales, spinoff creation, and ecosystem creation and support.

We are looking for two Expert (Grant Coach) to join Research and Innovation Services.

Job description

As an expert (Grant Coach), your task is to activate researchers to apply for competitive international research funding (especially Horizon Europe Pillar 1), support the preparation of applications, and promote cooperation between researchers and external partners. The goal is to improve the quality of applications by participating in the writing of the non-scientific sections of the applications and to support the smooth progress of the application process.

In addition, the task includes maintaining contact with research funders and other internal and external stakeholders, participating in the organization of training and information events, and developing the university's funding application support processes.

Requirements

We require you to have a master's degree. The tasks require excellent written and oral English skills. In terms of successfully managing the tasks, previous experience in national or international funding applications is essential.

We are looking for a flexible and dynamic team worker with good interaction, negotiation and presentation skills. The deadlines for applying for research funding require strong time and work management skills, as well as the ability to work under schedule pressure. The position also involves some travelling.

A doctoral degree, knowledge of the Horizon Europe program (especially Pillar 1), excellent writing skills and process management skills are especially considered an advantage.

Tampere University is a unique, multidisciplinary and boldly forward-looking, evolving community. Our values are openness, diversity, responsibility, courage, critical thinking, erudition, and learner-centeredness. We hope that you can embrace these values and promote them in your work.

We offer

We offer an international and versatile position and the opportunity to participate in the development of the unit's and team's operations. You will work as part of an enthusiastic team of experts alongside with our international research community. The university offers good opportunities for personal professional development. As a member of staff at Tampere University, you will enjoy a range of competitive benefits, such as occupational health care services, flexible work schedule, affordable restaurant and café services on all campuses, excellent sports facilities on campuses, and support for staff culture and sports activities.

Come join us for a meaningful career! You can find more information about working with us on our employer website(https://www.tuni.fi/en/about-us/working-at-tampere-universities/tampere-university-as-an-employer).

The position is full-time and permanent. The starting is as soon as possible, or as mutually agreed. A trial period of six (6) months applies to all our new employees.

The salary will be based on both the position requirements and the employee's personal performance in accordance with the Salary system of Finnish universities(https://www.sivista.fi/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Salary-Scales-010923-and-010324.pdf). According to the criteria applied to other expert and support staff, the position of an Expert (Grant Coach) is placed on level 10 of the job requirements scale. In addition to the basic salary, a supplementary salary will be paid according to personal performance, depending on the selected candidate's qualifications and experience.

Finland is among the most stable, free, and safe countries in the world, based on prominent ratings by various agencies. Tampere is the largest inland city of Finland, and the city is counted among the major academic hubs in the Nordic countries. Tampere region is the most rapidly growing urban area in Finland and home to a vibrant knowledge-intensive entrepreneurial community. The city is an industrial powerhouse that enjoys a rich cultural scene and a reputation as a centre of Finland's information society. Tampere is also surrounded by vivid nature with forests and lakes, providing countless opportunities for easy-to-access outdoor adventures and refreshment throughout the year.

Read more about Finland and Tampere:

- Visit Finland(https://www.visitfinland.com/)
- This is Finland(https://finland.fi/)
- Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment: Welcome to Finland(https://julkaisut.valtioneuvosto.fi/bitstream/handle/10024/161193/MEAEguide_18_2018_TervetuloaSuomeen_Eng_PDFUA.pdf)
- Visit Tampere(https://visittampere.fi/en/)

How to apply

Please submit your application through our online recruitment system (link below). Please write your application and all the accompanying documentation (your resume and a short motivation letter) in English or Finnish and attach them in PDF format only to your application.

The closing date for applications is January 15, 2025 (at 23.59 EET / UTC +2).

After the application period, we might invite the most suitable applicants for video interviews if necessary. If video interviews take place, we will send a video interview invitation to the email address you provided with your application. We will invite the top applicants to the interviews that will take place in January/February. In addition to interviews, we may use aptitude tests as part of the selection process.

For more information, please contact

Research Funding Manager, Tuukka Pöyry, +358 40 7260 161, tuukka.poyry@tuni.fi

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