Project coordinator for Integrated Carbon Observation System, Carbon Portal

The ICOS (Integrated Carbon Observation System) Carbon Portal (CP) is part of ICOS ERIC and is the data center of this international research infrastructure. ICOS produces long-term top-quality measurements of greenhouse gas yield in the areas of the atmosphere, ecosystems, and oceans. CP develops, among other things, online services that support the use of data in research. CP is located at the Department of Physical Geography and Ecosystem Science, Lund University.

ICOS is a highly distributed research infrastructure that requires coordination and continuous development. The further development of technologies and observation strategies is a strategic objective of ICOS, which is often supported by projects funded by the European Commission. Over the years, ICOS has participated in and run many EU projects. All these projects support the development of ICOS, its scientific target area and the development of CP as a FAIR data repository and a collaborative platform.

We offer:
Lund University is a government agency, which means that you receive special benefits, generous holidays and a favourable occupational pension.

Read more on the university's website about being Employed by us.

Duties and responsibilities:
The ICOS Carbon Portal at Lund University is looking for a project coordinator who will contribute to and coordinate the work of the ICOS Carbon Portal in Horizon Europe projects. In these projects, we work together with many European partners to apply the FAIR principles (https://www.force11.org/group/fairgroup/fairprinciples) and to develop data services based on scientific development. Your main tasks in these projects will be to contribute to the projects and coordinate your and your colleagues' contributions from the ICOS Carbon Portal to ensure that project deliverables and milestones are met. You will also contribute to the design of new project proposals with our consortium partners and formulate the contributions from the Carbon Portal. You will also assist the line management with monitoring and reporting of the financial development of the projects.

 Qualifications:  

 Requirements for the position are: 

• Relevant professional or academic degree in environmental or earth sciences at master's level or equivalent
• At least 1-2 years of experience in collaborating in European research projects.
• Previous experience in research data management and related concepts.
• Fluency in spoken and written English
• Comfortable leading meetings and presenting in front of groups.
• You also need to be able to travel frequently, mainly within Europe.

Qualifications for the position are:

• Experience of project management within Horizon Europe
• Knowledge of administering projects and budgets
• Knowledge, some experience of the FAIR principles (https://www.force11.org/group/fairgroup/fairprinciples) and their implications for open science
• Documented ability to collaborate in groups and work with both IT professionals and researchers
  
  

Conditions:
This is a fulltime permanent employment with a desired start date as soon as possible. A probationary period of 6 months may be applicable.

The advertised position will be located at ICOS by Department of Physical Geography and Ecosystem Science within the Faculty of Science in 2025, to be transferred to the newly formed Department of Environmental and Earth Sciences within the same faculty from 1 January 2026.

By merging the Centre for Environmental and Climate Science, the Department of Physical Geography and Ecosystem Science and the Department of Geology in a joint and co-located organisation, the new department will strengthen the link between different research fields, develop new educational programmes and promote collaboration with society.

How to apply:
Right now, we have more vacancies at ICOS Carbon Portal, also advertised on Lund University's website. You must apply for each position individually but if you are applying for several positions, please indicate this in your application along with the order in which you are interested in the positions.

We will only process complete applications that include a letter of motivation, CV and details for two references.

Welcome to apply!