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As Austria's largest research and technology organisation for applied research, we are dedicated to make substantial contributions to solving the major challenges of our time, climate change and digitalisation. To achieve our goals, we rely on our specific research, development and technology competencies, which are the basis of our commitment to excellence in all areas. With our open culture of innovation and our motivated, international teams, we are working to position AIT as Austria's leading research institution at the highest international level and to make a positive contribution to the economy and society.

 

The Center for Technology Experience is acting in a variety of challenging application contexts. We are passionate about addressing the design and development of future human-centered systems to meet diverse needs by exploiting current and future technological building blocks as well as a wide set of human-centered approaches and interdisciplinary methods.

Grant Application & Funding Expert (f/m/d) (Full-Time/Part-Time: Minimum 30 h / Week)

CENTER FOR TECHNOLOGY EXPERIENCE

  • You will advise and support our team in acquiring third-partyfunding. You will identify relevant national and European funding programs and actively assist in the search for funding opportunities, as well as assisting in the preparation of high quality project proposals, carry out reviews, and accompany the entire application process through to submission.
  • You support researchers and project managers in all tasks related to acquiring funded projects — from initiation and budgeting to proposal submission, reviewing project-related contracts in close cooperation with our legal department as well as organisational handling and documentation.
  • In addition, you will support the monitoring and analysis of our research center's participation in funding programs.
  • You will represent our center at events organised by relevant funding agencies, maintain and actively develop contacts with national and international funding agencies, establish targeted contacts with potential research and industry partners as well as show active presence in relevant national and international networks.
  • You will work together with colleagues to develop new research and innovation projects, manage ideas and support the formation of viable consortia. In doing so, you will position our key topic an technologies in the relevant networks and in relation to our most important stakeholders.
  • You will support active partner management, coordinate exchange with research and industry partners, and help define clear roles, contributions and responsibilities within project consortia.
  • You are a team player and value constructive exchange both with colleagues within the center and across centers regarding current research activities.

Your qualifications as an Ingenious Partner:

  • A university degree, ideally with a technical background, innovation management, technology management or other relevant backgrounds
  • Interest and experience in national and European funding systems, funding management, and project acquisition
  • Structured, solution-oriented approach to work with a sense of personal responsibility and a hands-on mentality
  • Communication skills, networking talent, willingness to learn, reliability in meeting deadlines, and team spirit.
  • Very good MS Office skills as a basis and willingness to familiarise yourself with internal company tools
  • Very good written and spoken German and English skills
  • Enthusiasm for unconventional solutions, creativity, and visionary thinking.
  • Understanding of and enthusiasm for familiarising yourself with our field of research

 

What to expect: 

The gross annual salary on a full-time basis (38,5 h / week) according to the collective agreement is EUR 68.152,--. The actual salary will be determined individually, based on your qualifications and experience. In addition, we offer company benefits, flexible working conditions, individual training and career opportunities in a highly innovative environment.

 


 

At AIT, we create an inclusive and family-friendly working environment that promotes equal opportunities and actively strengthens diversity across our workforce and in leadership positions. Among other initiatives, we are committed to increasing the proportion of women in our company and therefore particularly welcome applications from female applicants.

 

Please submit your complete application documents online, consisting of your CV, a cover letter, relevant certificates and documents, as well as a proof of identity.

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