Research Coordinator at Division of Water Resources Engineering - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Description of the workplace 
The Division of Water Resources Engineering at the Department of Building and Environmental Technology at the Faculty of Engineering (LTH) conducts research, teaching and innovation with a focus on water in both society and nature.

We offer 
Lund University is a public authority which means that employees get particular benefits, generous annual leave and an advantageous occupational pension scheme.
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Work duties
We are looking for a research project coordinator who can coordinate research planning and project management of larger research projects funded by Interreg, H2020, Horizon Europe and other national and international  projects at the division.

The tasks include among other things:

• Manage research application for larger research projects where Water Resources Engineering and other divisions of the department are involved.
• Manage granted larger research project’s deliverables and timelines, and ensure coordination among partners for timely delivery.
• Ensuring completion of project’s documentations, keeping the updated and correctly filed.
• Ensuring communication between the partners of the project and associated members.
• Organizing project meetings and development of project reports.
• Participate in the co-ordination of activities with external stakeholders

Required qualifications for the position are:

• MSc in project management, business management or innovation management or similar.
• Documented Project Management training.
• Very good oral and written English skills.
• Experience in H2020 research project management and knowledge of the financial aspects of H2020 projects.
• Relationship building skills and experience of cooperation in diverse, international environment.
• Experience to summarize meeting reports and a good ability to prioritize to ensure the delivery of reports in due course.
• Understanding of the EU’s research and innovation framework and associated procedures.
• Experience in/Understanding of internal EC’s reporting procedures including Technical and Financial reporting.

Additional qualifications for the position are:

• Project management certification.
• Experience in H2020/Europe dedicated IT environment (Participant Portal, other EC services).
• Good knowledge within one or more of other commonlly used languages in Europe, e.g. German, French or Spanish.
• Documented experience of writing, applying and obtaining research grants.
• Experience about IP management concerns, gender balance and ethical issues.
• Knowledge of EU’s strategic directives and programmes (i.e., EU’s Green Deal, Water Framework Directive)

We will place great emphasis on personal suitability. Consideration will also be given to good collaborative skills, drive and ability to work with diverse and remote teams and how the applicant’s experience and skills complement and strengthen the administrative work within the Division of Water Resources Engineering (TVRL) and the Department of Building and Environmental Technology, as well as contribute to their future development.

Further information 
Permanent position employment, 100%
Probationary employment might be applied.
Start date: As soon as possible by appointment.

Instructions on how to apply
Applications should include a cover letter stating the reasons why you are interested in the position and in what way the employment corresponds to your qualifications. The application should also contain a CV, degree certificate or equivalent, and other documents you wish to be considered (grade transcripts, contact information for your references, letters of recommendation, etc.).

Welcome with your application!