The Faculty of Science and Engineering is looking for an experienced Research Project Manager

Interested in having an impact on the research activities of an ambitious and growing faculty which is active in fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics?
This is your chance to join the Faculty of Science and Engineering (FSE) as a research project manager.

Within FSE, the Department of Advanced Computing Sciences (DACS) and its Institute of Data Science (IDS) have a growing portfolio of research projects covering applications of data science, machine learning, and knowledge representation in domains such as bioinformatics, food, agriculture and biodiversity. Their approach is highly interdisciplinary bringing together diverse academic disciplines with an emphasis on data management and the development of open source tools or platforms. In order to respond to the growth in the number of grant applications (pre-award phase) and awarded research projects (post-award phase), we have a vacancy for an enthusiastic project manager experienced in supporting research projects.

Job description
In your role as a research project manager you will support scientific projects from start to finish. This includes preparing and applying for grants, starting up projects, reporting progress, and managing amendment procedures. You will ensure the efficient and correct handling of national and international grant processes. You are the linking pin in all processes.

You will be embedded at the FSE Faculty Office, more specifically at the Research Support Office (RSO) while you will also work on location at DACS/IDS. The RSO consists of experienced professionals who contribute to pre and post award phases of research projects, while also advising on the research policy of FSE as a whole. The majority of your tasks will be performed within DACS/IDS while you will also partially support the RSO team with pre and post award activities for other FSE departments.

What will you do:

• Identify competitive (Horizon Europe /NWO) calls relevant for researchers and promote project proposals in collaboration with the Faculty funding advisor.
• Assist principal investigators and their team members with the preparation of research proposals, which includes:
• Assuring compliance with the call funding policies and regulations
• Preparing specific instructions for how to focus/structure the proposal
• Helping to revise drafts of the proposal and provide feedback (format, focus, language, etc.)
• Helping to prepare the proposal budget, both for UM as for the project consortium as a whole (when applicable)
• Handle the formal registration and submission of the proposals in any relevant format.
• Guide the grant related contract process (such as Grant Agreements, Consortium and Data Agreements) and liaise with legal affairs and privacy officers.
• Monitor project progress against agreed milestones and deliverables, and signal any issues in a timely manner.
• Assist in regular financial reporting and discuss financial data with faculty administrative support.
• Maintain external contacts with grant providers and international collaboration partners.
• You will periodically liaise with RSO team members to align pre- and post award activities.

Requirements
We are looking for someone who can hold their own in a complex, dynamic environment. You enjoy working on a variety of projects and assignments and are able to efficiently manage your work.

• Educational Background: A MSc degree (minimum) or PhD degree (preferred) in Computer Science, Engineering, Life Sciences or related fields.
• Exerience with Subsidies/Grants You have at least 2 years’ experience in managing European projects, focusing especially on the Horizon Europe programme. Experience in the coordination of multi partner projects will be appreciated.
• Administrative Skills: You are familiar with financial and legal administration related to these projects.
• Funding Landscape Knowledge: Knowledge of the broad funding landscape in the scientific domain (regional, national, and European) is preferred.
• Project Management Skills: Time management, strong organizational skills, able to prioritize.
• Language Proficiency: You have excellent written and verbal communication skills in Dutch and in English.

What we offer
As Project manager at Faculty of Science & Engineering, you will be employed by the most international university in the Netherlands, located in the beautiful city of Maastricht. In addition, we offer you:

• Good employment conditions. The position is graded in scale 10 according to UFO profile Project Leader, with corresponding salary based on experience ranging from €3345,00 and €5278,00 gross per month (based on a full-time employment of 38 hours per week). In addition to the monthly salary, an 8.0% holiday allowance and an 8.3% year-end bonus apply.
• An employment contract for a period of 12 months with a scope of 1,0 FTE. Upon proven suitability, the employment contract will be converted to an indefinite contract.
• At Maastricht University, the well-being of our employees is of utmost importance, we offer flexible working hours and the possibility to work partly from home if the nature of your position allows it. You will receive a monthly commuting and internet allowance for this. If you work full-time, you will be entitled to 29 vacation days and 4 additional public holidays per year, namely carnival Monday, carnival Tuesday, Good Friday, and Liberation Day. If you choose to accumulate compensation hours, an additional 12 days will be added. Furthermore, you can personalize your employment conditions through a collective labor agreement (CAO) choice model.
• As Maastricht University, we offer various other excellent secondary employment conditions. These include a good pension scheme with the ABP and the opportunity for UM employees to participate in company fitness and make use of the extensive sports facilities that we also offer to our students.
• Last but certainly not least, we provide the space and facilities for your personal and professional development. We facilitate this by offering a wide range of training programs and supporting various well-established initiatives such as 'acknowledge and appreciate'.

The terms of employment at Maastricht University are largely set out in the collective labor agreement of Dutch Universities. In addition, local provisions specific to UM apply. For more information, click here.

Maastricht University
Why work at Maastricht University?

At Maastricht University (UM), everything revolves around the future. The future of our students, as we work to equip them with a solid, broad-based foundation for the rest of their lives. And the future of society, as we seek solutions through our research to issues from all around the world. Our six faculties combined provide a comprehensive package of study programmes and research.

In our teaching, we use the Problem-Based Learning (PBL) method. Students work in small groups, looking for solutions to problems themselves. By discussing issues and working together to draw conclusions, formulate answers and present them to their peers, students develop essential skills for their future careers.

With over 22,300 students and more than 5,000 employees from all over the world, UM is home to a vibrant and inspiring international community.

Are you drawn to an international setting focused on education, science and scholarship? Are you keen to contribute however your skills and qualities allow? Our door is open to you! As a young European university, we value your talent and look forward to creating the future together.

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Faculty of Science and Engineering
At the Faculty of Science and Engineering (FSE), we focus on themes such as circularity and sustainability, future farming, digitisation and (scientific) instrument development. FSE's leading projects, like the Einstein Telescope Pathfinder, are sure to grab anyone's attention. The faculty is a vibrant hub of education and research in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS). At FSE, over 450 staff members and 3700 students gather to explore e exciting interdisciplinary research and educational programmes. Feel welcome, be part of our team and put your brilliant mind to work!

FSE at the Brightlands Campuses
Maastricht, Sittard-Geleen, Heerlen, and Venlo, the home of four creative Brightlands campuses, are bustling with 30,000 entrepreneurs, researchers, and students working diligently to solve global challenges. The Faculty of Science and Engineering is active on all four Brightlands campuses, and this is where our impact reaches its peak. To give you an idea of what is happening at each campus: Sittard-Geleen is home to the largest chemical site in the Euregion, while Venlo is a large hub for agri-food innovation. Maastricht is the site of the Health Campus, and Heerlen is the place to be for Smart Services.

The FSE Research Support Office is the "one-stop shop" for FSE Researchers for all research-related services. The FSE RSO team currently consists of 4 professionals with different backgrounds and years of experience who closely collaborate with supporting departments, like Finance, Legal, HR and IT, to facilitate and support high quality research and the acquisition of research funding within FSE.

Department of Advanced Computing Sciences
The Department of Advanced Computing Sciences is Maastricht University’s largest and oldest department broadly covering the fields of artificial intelligence, data science, computer science, mathematics and robotics. Over 100 researchers work and study in the Department of Advanced Computing Sciences, whose roots trace back to 1987. The department’s staff teaches approximately 1250 bachelor’s and master’s students in 4 specialized study programmes in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence. Click here for more information.

Curious?
Are you interested in this exciting position but still have questions? Feel free to contact Prof. dr. Christopher Brewster (DACS/IDS, christopher.brewster@maastrichtuniversity.nl) or Rob Schlooz (FSE RSO, rob.schlooz@maastrichtuniversity.nl) for more information.

Applying?
Or are you already convinced and ready to become our new Project manager? Apply now, no later than 10 November, for this position.

Please upload your CV and motivation letter.

The vacancy is open for internal and external candidates. In case of equal qualifications, internal candidates will be prioritized.

Maastricht University is committed to promoting and nurturing a diverse and inclusive community. We believe that diversity in our staff and student population contributes to the quality of research and education at UM, and strive to enable this through inclusive policies and innovative projects led by teams of staff and students. We encourage you to apply for this position.

38 hours per week

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