How challenging is it to apply for and win groundbreaking Horizon Europe projects at TU Delft together with Delft (top) researchers, companies, start-ups and governmental partners?

Job description
We think it is important to make the application process for innovation and/or research projects excellent so that the success rate is as high as possible and projects can also be implemented well. We do this work with you. Are you the talented Grant Advisor EU we are looking for?

This is what you will do

TU Delft researchers apply for grants from the European Union for their research. The applications must be of top quality. You take care of that: applying for prestigious Horizon Europe personal and consortium grants by researchers. The emphasis is on ERC, MSCA and EIC (Pathfinder) applications. You support scientists and their (potential) business, academic and start-up partners in the application process. In some cases, these are applications under other programmes. The application process starts with a research idea towards a fully written and submitted project application.

You liaise with staff from the faculties where the researchers work. You also liaise with intended partners in South Holland, the Netherlands, Europe and beyond. You take an active and targeted part in (online) networking activities. You maintain proactive connections with all players to arrive at the strategically right approach in time and help articulate it in the project application.

Together with your colleagues from EU Research Funding and other teams from the Innovation & Impact Centre, the project proposal you support is submitted in the most promising way possible.

Where you will work

TU Delft is one of the largest and most successful users of Horizon Europe funding and has been successfully working on the future for over 180 years. Scientists and students work together on technologies for society, for future generations and we go for sustainability, safety, security and economic vitality. You will work at the Innovation & Impact Centre, EU Research Funding department.

The I&IC supports and advises TU Delft researchers as well as deans and the Executive Board. It deals with (EU) policy, strategic planning, profiling, (inter)national cooperation, funding and business intelligence. Horizon Europe runs until 2028. Preparations for the tenth Framework Programme have started. You will further develop and use your expertise for successful participation in this EU programme.

Your team

You are part of the EU and NL Research Funding teams. These teams focus on project development around leading topics for the Netherlands and Europe, are diverse in composition, professional and some are ‘black belt’ grant advisors. There is strong awareness of the rapidly changing context of technical-scientific research. Amongst ourselves, we are in close contact, switch quickly and accurately and work closely together to achieve our goals. We also have fun together!

Job requirements
This is you

You are a self-starter who can handle a steep learning curve well. You have good communication (and intercultural) collaboration skills. You are able to grasp the essence of research and project ideas relatively quickly. You can write fluently in good English. You are creative and can effectively distinguish between roles, tasks and functions of players in a project or programme development project. To have a background or affinity in exact sciences or engineering, or a proven ability to delve into natural and technical scientific texts is recommended. You are also familiar with the complex and dynamic, innovation-oriented working environment within a university or knowledge institute. Preferably, you are already familiar with the ins and outs of Horizon Europe and the application process, or you can demonstrate that you can master this quickly.

You communicate in a friendly and patient manner with others. You enjoy working in a team. Despite different backgrounds and interests, you know how to connect people, through the content of research, through their own motivation. You are a good listener. You can also effortlessly maintain a relevant network and work in a team.

• University level with relevant training. A PhD and/or demonstrable research experience is highly recommended.
• One to three years of relevant work experience at a company/advisory agency, start-up or knowledge institute or university in the European Union.
• Up-to-date knowledge of (digital) grant application processes, participant portal etc., in particular Horizon Europe and related programmes is essential.
• Mastery of Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent oral and written skills in English. Rapidly developing Dutch language skills. Knowledge of a third language is highly recommended.

TU Delft (Delft University of Technology)
Delft University of Technology is built on strong foundations. As creators of the world-famous Dutch waterworks and pioneers in biotech, TU Delft is a top international university combining science, engineering and design. It delivers world class results in education, research and innovation to address challenges in the areas of energy, climate, mobility, health and digital society. For generations, our engineers have proven to be entrepreneurial problem-solvers, both in business and in a social context.

At TU Delft we embrace diversity as one of our core values and we actively engage to be a university where you feel at home and can flourish. We value different perspectives and qualities. We believe this makes our work more innovative, the TU Delft community more vibrant and the world more just. Together, we imagine, invent and create solutions using technology to have a positive impact on a global scale. That is why we invite you to apply. Your application will receive fair consideration.

Challenge. Change. Impact!

University Corporate Office - Innovation & Impact Centre
You will join the Innovation & Impact Centre (I&IC), which is responsible for valorisation - the university's third core task alongside education and research. We are committed to ensure that the knowledge and technology we develop at TU Delft benefits society. The work at I&IC is diverse and ranges from advising on research funding to setting up large public-private partnerships. We are also engaged in the development of the TU Delft Campus as an innovation ecosystem. We encourage entrepreneurship, (inter)national cooperation and strategic planning in the field of innovation.

Depending on your profile, you will work in the field of research funding (both NL and EU), intellectual property, public affairs, corporate innovations, campus development, projects or innovation affairs. The I&IC is located at the heart of the TU Delft Campus, the vibrant innovation ecosystem that houses almost 300 companies, knowledge institutions, field labs, (pre-)incubators, restaurants and cafés in addition to the university. An inspiring place where you surround yourself daily with students, researchers, entrepreneurs and other innovative minds; all driven by the same mission: impact for a better society.

Conditions of employment

• Duration of contract is 1 jaar. Temporary with prospect of permanent.
• A job of 32-40 hours per week.
• A salary based on Schaal 11 of the CAO for Dutch Universities with a salary between €4492 - €6148 gross per month based on a fulltime contract (38 hours), plus 8% holiday allowance and an end-of-year bonus of 8.3%.
• An excellent pension scheme via the ABP.
• The possibility to compile an individual employment package every year.
• Discount with health insurers on supplemental packages.
• Flexible working week.
• Every year, 232 leave hours (at 38 hours). You can also sell or buy additional leave hours via the individual choice budget.
• Plenty of opportunities for education, training and courses.
• Partially paid parental leave
• Attention for working healthy and energetically with the vitality program.

Additional information
Do you want further information about the job or the recruitment process? Please contact Servaas Duterloo, s.b.duterloo@tudelft.nl , Head of Team EU Research Funding, +31(0)6-43461089, or Anne van de Poel, Head of Team NL Research Funding, A.vandePoel@tudelft.nl , +31 (0)628536734.    

Application procedure
Are you interested in this vacancy? Please apply no later than 5 January 2025 via the application button and upload the following documents:

• CV
• Motivational letter

Please note:

• You can apply online. We will not process applications sent by email and/or post.
• A pre-employment screening can be part of the selection procedure.
• A knowledge security check will be part of the selection procedure (for details page 45: national knowledge security guidelines)
• Please do not contact us for unsolicited services.