You will be the project manager for one or more projects alongside the coordinating researcher and other partners in the consortium. Your responsibilities include:

• Day-to-day executive management of consortium research project(s)
• Follow up with the funding agency on project-related matters
• Managing relations with project partners and external stakeholders
• Preparing progress reports and reviews, both internal and external
• Management of organizational, contractual and administrative obligations towards the funding agency, the partners in the consortium as well as the UvA
• Financial management and reporting, in close cooperation with the UvA project administration department
• Co-organizing project meetings, workshops or conferences
• Support the acquisition of new projects
• Contribute to the development of the project management department and the FNWI research support organization
• Actively support, collaborate with- and offer advice to colleagues
• Some traveling (EU) may be required

• Higher professional education or academic background, preferably in a discipline relevant to the research at FNWI. A PhD degree is a plus
• Experience with academic research and the organizational context of a university or research institute
• Proven experience managing grants or projects. Experience with PRINCE2 or PM2 is a plus
• Experience with collaborative grants and reporting (financial and scientific) deliverables to Horizon Europe and NWO
• Experience with managing complex project tasks like finances, budgeting and contracts
• You have great communication skills, you are able to coordinate project teams and obtain consensus and commitment where needed
• Fluent in English and B2 or higher proficiency in Dutch

We are aware that with this vacancy we ask for a lot. If you recognize yourself here and meet our requirements in part but not entirely we would still be happy to consider your application. Together we will work on your professional development. 

An initial one year contract for 32 to 38 hours per week, and upon a positive evaluation and available funding an extension for at least two more years. The UFO profile ‘projectleider 1’ and salary scale 10 apply to this position. The salary, depending on relevant experience at former job positions, will be € 3,546 to € 5,538 (scale 10) gross per month, based on full-time employment (38 hours a week). These amounts are exclusive 8 % holiday allowance and 8,3 % end-of-year bonus. A favorable tax agreement, the ‘30% ruling’, may apply to non-Dutch applicants. The Collective Labour Agreement of Dutch Universities is applicable. Are you curious about our extensive package of secondary employment benefits like our excellent opportunities for study and development? Then find out more about working at the Faculty of Science.

We additionally offer:

• the opportunity to collaborate in interdisciplinary teams;
• excellent opportunities for study and personal development;
• an inspiring academic and international working environment @Science Park, Amsterdam.

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