Purpose:
The European Marine Biological Resource Centre (EMBRC-ERIC) is seeking a motivated Technical officer to support our Horizon Europe project portfolio. EMBRC-ERIC participates in 20 European projects, coordinating some of them, that span from marine biodiversity and biodiversity observation, to bioprospecting, infectious diseases and cancer research, aquaculture, FAIR data flows, marine model organisms, research technological platforms and services innovation.
Contract:
2 years, full-time.
Location:
EMBRC-ERIC Headquarters, 4 Place Jussieu, Paris, France, c/o Sorbonne Université, Paris 75005.
Start date:
As soon as possible
About European Marine Biological Resource Centre (EMBRC)
The European Marine Biological Resource Centre (EMBRC-ERIC) is a distributed pan-European research infrastructure that aims to provide a strategic delivery mechanism for excellent and large-scale marine science in Europe. With its services, EMBRC-ERIC supports both fundamental and applied research based on marine bioresources and marine ecosystems. EMBRC-ERIC is centrally managed by the EMBRC-ERIC Executive Director, with the support of the EMBRC-ERIC Secretariat. The working language is English, and knowledge of French will be advantageous.
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Description of Horizon Europe
The European Union set up Horizon Europe as a key funding programme for research and innovation. The programme has started in 2021 and will run until 2027 with a budget of more than 95 billion euros. Horizon Europe is made of three main pillars to strengthen the connection between the scientific and technological innovations, boosting European competitiveness and growth: Excellent science; Global challenges and industrial competitiveness; Innovative Europe. This framework helps contributes to UN’s Sustainable Development goals in particular the following five key societal challenges: Climate change, Cancer, Oceans and waters health, Carbon neutral cities, and Soil health. Horizon Europe has been designed to ensure a fair and prosperous future for the people and the planet based on European values. As a European Research Infrastructure Landmark responding to societal Grand challenges, EMBRC-ERIC is involved in Horizon Europe providing advanced marine biology and ecology research and services worldwide.
Mission and Objectives
The new technical officer for scientific projects will play an active role in the delivery of parts of the projects and represent EMBRC in internal and external meetings when appropriate. The technical officer will alsobe in charge of supporting the smooth running and delivery of the project portfolio with all the required tasks contributing to the administration and secretariat, but also helping in the science coordination. .
Main Responsibilities
Projects/ Reporting
- Following the projects in which EMBRC-ERIC is involved, participating in project meetings, supporting the development of project-actions, and report information as required;
- Supporting project proposals administrative and scientific (general) information;
- Supporting the staff with the creation of informative documents such as reports on EMBRC-ERIC status responding to policy agency requests (among others: EU Commission, ESFRI Committee, OECD), and other material to represent EMBRC in conferences and symposia.
Outreach
- In coordination with the Secretariat, support the organisation of outreach activities, including scientific, policy, industry and general public audiences;
- Help identify important project outputs and results for the Communications department and support the preparation of adequate messages, articles and press releases as required;
Information
- Independently, research, analyse organise and report on information, of both scientific and administrative nature, especially in relation to the EMBRC-ERIC development activities when appropriate;
Desirable Skills
- Knowledge of Horizon-type projects ;
- Understanding of marine biology, ecology, and/or observation (Masters Degree or higher);
- Understanding and familiarity with the research environment);
- Excellent ability to communicate and collaborate with colleagues;
- Excellent command of oral and written English. Good command of French is a bonus;
- Strong writing and communication abilities;
- Strong organisational abilities
- Full command of Microsoft Office or equivalent;
Special Personal Attributes Required for the Position
- Proactive and focus oriented personality
- Strong interpersonal and networking abilities;
- Accustomed to working with a high-degree of transparency and in close interaction with colleagues;
- Able to work towards precise objectives under specific time constraints;
- Ability to plan ahead and anticipate tasks and obstacles;
- Commitment to producing high-quality work;
- Excellent organizational skills, including the time management of personal and team assignments;
Remuneration
Competitive, experience-based salary will be offered based on the candidates experience, abilities, and skills. A benefit package will be offered, including comprehensive health insurance, public transportation subsidy, and flexible work environment with remote working. All staff benefit from 7 weeks of paid leave.
Conditions
- 2-year contract with 3-month probation period.
- Overtime may be required to meet activity deadlines.
- National and international travel will be required occasionally for the purpose of meeting with internal and external stakeholders.
- EMBRC-ERIC is an equal opportunities employer.
Application process
Applicants should send a CV along with a covering letter (as one PDF document) that summarises their relevant experience and why they are enthusiastic about this opportunity. They should include the names and contact information of at least two references.
Enclose this document in an email message, with subject: “EMBRC Technical Officer for scientific projects” addressed to: secretariat@embrc.eu
Applications will be accepted until midnight on 5 July, 2023.