Grants Officer

Join to apply for the Grants Officer role at Human Technopole.Application closing date: January 5th, ****.Human Technopole (HT) is an interdisciplinary life science research institute, created and supported by the Italian Government, with the aim of developing innovative strategies to improve human health.HT is composed of five Centers: Neurogenomics, Computational Biology, Structural Biology, Genomics, and Health Data Science.About Scientific OperationsThe Scientific Operations area sits at the interface between Research and Administration and drives the success of Human Technopole in areas such as technology excellence, innovation, training and collaborations.Key Tasks and ResponsibilitiesScouting for grants and other funding opportunities potentially relevant for HT scientists (e.g. calls for proposals from major funding agencies), including through regular monitoring of dedicated websites and disseminating relevant information to HT scientists and administrators.Supporting HT scientists in the preparation and submission of research and innovation project proposals in response to funding calls.Assisting scientists and other HT colleagues in analyzing and resolving administrative, financial, and technical aspects during project writing, submission, evaluation, negotiation and management.Liaising with the relevant dedicated project managers for large collaborative projects, scientific project managers, and administrators in HT Research Centers and Facilities, and other relevant HT departments (e.g. Finance, HR, Legal).Essential RequirementsMaster's Degree.At least 3 years of experience in supporting the writing and management of research grants.Demonstrated expertise in drafting grant and collaboration documents.Good understanding of funding agencies and academic requirements for grants.Fluency in English (at least C1 level).Proficiency in Microsoft Office package.Preferred RequirementsDegree in Law, Political Science, or International Relations.Organisational and Social SkillsExcellent organisational and problem-solving skills and strong attention to detail.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Positive and can-do attitude.Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.Ability to independently manage tasks while seeking support when needed.Ability to predict issues in order to handle them quickly and proactively.Ability to work in a multicultural environment.Application InstructionsSubmit a CV.Submit a motivation letter in English relating your track record to the specifics of the call.Why Human TechnopoleHuman Technopole seeks scientific excellence, recruiting the best scientific talents through international, open calls.Our working environment is international, friendly, and inclusive.Our scientists work together across disciplines on research topics of biomedical relevance, leveraging synergies between their diverse skill sets and methodological approaches.We believe that highly diverse teams yield the best and most innovative results.We engage in outward-facing scientific activities aimed at benefiting the national and international research community.Training is also at the heart of our activity, with initiatives and opportunities for our staff, including scientific courses, conferences, and workshops.Main BenefitsWelfare plans.Meal delivery service.Work-life balance provisions.Italian language training for foreigners.Parental leave up to 1 year and other support for new parents.Flexible working hours.Remote working policy.Support for relocation.Researchers coming to Italy for the first time, or returning after residing abroad, benefit from very attractive income tax benefits.Special consideration will be given to candidates who are part of the protected categories list, according to L. *****.Number of positions offered: 1.Contract offered: CCNL Chimico Farmaceutico, Permanent - employee Level.Salary: up to 48k, depending on candidate's seniority.Tax benefits where applicable.The position is based in Milan.The Foundation reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to extend, suspend, modify, revoke, or cancel this job posting without giving rise to any rights or claims whatsoever in favor of the candidates; the Foundation reserves, however, the right not to proceed with the awarding of the above-described assignment due to the effect of supervening regulatory provisions and/or obstructive circumstances.Seniority level: Mid-Senior level.Employment type: Contract.Job function: Other.Industries: Research Services.#J-*****-Ljbffr