Science and inovation
Work description
• Coordinate the preparation and submission of funding proposals (collaborative R&D, European projects, services to companies); • Ensure the organization and monitoring of ongoing projects (deadlines, deliverables, reports); • Ensure interaction with project partners, in coordination with technical teams and project leadership; • Liaise with funders and clients regarding project management; • Organize, prepare for, and participate in periodic project management meetings; • Support the management team and oversee procurement processes and resource allocation; • Work in collaboration with researchers, industrial partners, and funding entities; • Monitor funding opportunities and keep planning tools up to date; • Assist in the preparation of technical reports, progress reports, and project-related communications, as well as other dissemination activities; • Organize science and innovation events; • Monitor project financial execution in coordination with the center's coordination team.
Academic Qualifications
Master's or PhD in Engineering, Management, or related fields
Minimum profile required
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in similar roles within a research center, project office, or innovation consultancy;• Strong written and verbal communication skills in Portuguese and English;• Ability to manage tasks, priorities, and deadlines with a strong sense of responsibility, discipline, and rigor;• Aptitude for teamwork and working in collaborative environments.
Preference factors
• Experience in team management and prior work in the management and coordination of national and European projects; • Experience in drafting and organizing applications for competitive funding programs (e.g., PRR, FCT, Horizon Europe, PT2030); • Practical knowledge of key public funding instruments and university-industry collaboration; • Understanding of project financial management (e.g., budgeting, reporting, monitoring tools); • Experience with collaborative software for task planning and management, documentation, etc.; • Experience with management support tools; • Fluency in English (written and spoken); • Fluency in Portuguese (written and spoken); • Strong communication, planning, time management, and risk management skills, as well as experience in writing technical and scientific reports.
Application Period
Since 23 Jul 2026 to 05 Aug 2026
Centre
Robotics and Autonomous Systems