Business developer European projects (Leuven, Lommel, or Kortrijk)

Contenuto del lavoro

You connect industrial use cases with European calls and compose winning innovation proposals. You build European consortia of innovative R&D players. You tailor the proposals to the right format for the European Commission.

Flanders Make is constantly searching for opportunities to expand its European footprint. One of the focus points is to activate European funds for our innovation ideas, and launch European projects together with technology leading companies and knowledge institutes. Your goal is to increase the hit rate of Flanders Make in the European innovation landscape.

Develop winning project proposals in European innovation programs

As an enthusiast for technical R&D projects, you;

• Work together with Flanders Make Research Managers to set innovative project ideas in motion for European project opportunities;
• where you focus on the coordination of the proposal writing process.

Starting from European programs and project calls you will;

• connect industrial needs to the European calls;
• check in with possible industrial use cases;
• invite project partners to join and build a consortium;
• gather relevant information related to the proposal topic;
• animate the consortium to deliver input and translate this into the right European language;
• set-up and manage the different consortium meetings and consolidate all the information needed for the proposal, both from academic and industrial partners;
• manage the financial and administrative documentation of the proposal and cover the activities to prepare a grant agreement;
• extend your network with managers of top-technology companies and knowledge institutes;
• be our expert in European project proposal writing.

Creative writer and networker

You have:

• Master’s degree or PhD, preferably in Science (Control, Mechanical, Electrical, ….)
• A track record of 7 to 10 years in a technical or R&D-environment;
• Coordination skills;
• Proven experience in European project proposal writing;
• Affinity with the European innovation landscape;
• Willingness to acquire deep knowledge of both Framework programs as well as Structural Funds Programs (EFRO, Interreg).

You are:

• A good communicator, a “networker” and a bridge builder;
• Passionate about research and new technologies;
• An excellent synthetic writer; taking into account the evaluator mindset and scope;
• A goal-getter;
• Eager to learn;
• Responsible and self-organized;
• Mature and able to manage expectations;
• Willing to travel in EU occasionally (10%).

You have an impact on science and technology. You create leverage and synergies within Flanders Make and far beyond.

Flanders Make offers you:

-The opportunity to develop yourself within a network of leading industrial companies, universities and research institutions;

-An open-minded, flexible and challenging work environment;

-A warm atmosphere and top colleagues;

-An attractive salary with additional fringe benefits.

About Flanders Make

Towards a digitally transformed, sustainable and competitive industry

Flanders Make is a fast-growing research centre that performs research to support companies from various sectors in their sustainable innovation projects. From our establishments in Lommel, Leuven, Kortrijk and Sint-Truiden and labs within the 5 Flemish universities, we stimulate open innovation through excellent research.

Because of our unique position between industry and research, our teams combine application and system proficiency with technological and scientific knowledge. Academic partners and more than 150 companies are part of the innovative circular ecosystem of Flanders Make.

Our strategy based on industrial needs and long-term trends ensures a close link with the industry and its challenges. With our programmed research, we create impact in companies.

Sustainability, climate and workability have a high priority in our research. We want to help companies in developing sustainable, green, smart and connected products as well as production systems, with a special focus on people and their interaction with machines.

How to apply?

You can apply for this job offer onhttp://jobs.flandersmake.be.

Complete the online application form and download your motivation letter and CV.

For more information on job content and/or selection process, please contact liesbet.decuyper@flandersmake.be.