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We are seeking an independent thinker and engaged professional whose profile will shape the position. Thrive in a team that values creativity, responsibility, and collaboration.
Join the Science Faculty at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) as a Research Development Manager and become an integral part of our External Relations Team.
The Opportunity
As a Research Development Manager, you will be integral in managing and coordinating the grant application and pre-award process. Your agility, goal-orientation, quality-driven mindset, and self-motivation will be key in identifying new funding sources, developing resources, preparing proposals, and collaborating with stakeholders. Your role will also involve supporting the SDU Climate Cluster (SCC) and the Biology Department in their cross-cutting research initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Discover and pursue new funding avenues and grant opportunities.
- Transform ideas into grant proposals in collaboration with faculty and staff.
- Onboard new academic staff and acquaint them with national and international funding landscapes.
- Participate in research and external funding strategy development.
- Provide high-level support to researchers by assisting in writing, preparing, and submitting winning project proposals.
- Contribute to office tasks such as project costing, web-content maintenance, data analysis, event organization, and leadership support.
What We Seek:
- Relevant academic degree (PhD level preferred) in science (Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, Chemistry, Pharmacy or Climate research).
- Fluency in English and excellent communication skills.
- Enthusiasm, team spirit, supportiveness, and flexibility.
- Experience in EU research projects fundraising and/or Danish foundation bids is advantageous.
- Ability to work independently, manage time, and prioritize tasks.
- Willingness to work extended hours during peak periods due to project specificity and strict deadlines.
What We Offer:
- A dynamic position with ample opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- A collaborative work ethic in an ambitious, committed, informal, and flexible environment.
- Competitive salary with qualification allowance options.
- Full-time position with frequent training and personal development opportunities.
- Attractive work-life balance and a strong international community.
- Excellent repatriation services, language courses, day-care, and international schools for Danish and European experts.
About Us:
The External Relations Team is part of the Dean's office at the Faculty of Science, SDU, which hosts 600 employees and 2000 students across four departments. We bridge project management, policy intelligence, liaison with funders, capacity building, and leadership support with hands-on grant writing.
Application Process:
To be considered, please submit an online profile along with a cover letter, resume (CV), certificates, and a list of three references through our website.
For more information, contact Team Leader Harald Hasler-Sheetal at +45 93 50 74 25 or hasler@sdu.dk.
The first round of interviews is expected in week 34 with a second round following shortly. Remote interviews are available for international candidates.
Expected job start: 1 Oct 2023 or soon thereafter.
Application deadline: 18 August 2023.
** Salary and employment conditions in relation to educational background and applicable collective agreements between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC).
Application must include cover letter, CV and certificate. All documents in connection with the application should not contain CPR number (civil registration number) – in that case, the CPR number must be crossed out.
All attached files must be in Adobe PDF format. Cover letter and CV can contain max. 5 Mb.
We recommend that you read how to apply before you apply.
The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.
Application must be submitted from our web-site.