Msca Grants Coordinator

Overview:
- Based in Barcelona, collaborative and dynamic international team- Full time (37 hours per week), continuing position- Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications- High level proficiency in English- Flexible salary benefits (meals, transport, healthcare, kindergarten)- Flexible work environment including remote working- Free coffee, weekly free fruit

The Research Projects Office at RMIT Europe is seeking a highly motivated MSCA Grants Coordinator to work in the preparation of new competitive grant proposals within the EU Horizon Europe framework programme, in particular within the MSCA scheme.

In addition, you will be responsible for managing the implementation of the non-coordinated MSCA projects and be a vital member of the MSCA team, within the Research Projects Office. You will liaise with other RMIT Europe teams to ensure correct development of activities (Communications, Research & Innovation Partnerships, Finance) and collaborate closely with researchers and project Chief Investigators (CIs) at RMIT Europe and RMIT University.

To be successful in this position, you will have:
- MSc degree (Business, Legal, Science or International/European Affairs an advantage)- Between 2-3 years’ experience in the development and management of competitive funding grants and experience working in a Research Projects Office with knowledge of European and/or international funding schemes, in particular HE MSCA projects.- Very good knowledge of the Horizon Europe framework programme, in particular MSCA, with demonstrated knowledge of scheme rules and processes.- Ability to keep up-to-date with funders’ regulations, policies and general good practices governing the development and management of grants.- Demonstrated organisational and analytical skills, including ability to meet strict deadlines, prioritise and multi-task across a portfolio of projects.- Demonstrated ability to work effectively independently and autonomously, and as a member of a multi-disciplinary and agile team to meet project outcomes and milestones.- Impeccable attention to detail and accuracy, results-oriented, problem-solving attitude, and ability to take own initiatives.- Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders (academic staff, industry and academic partners).- Ability to work flexibly as part of a team in a busy and changing environment and willingness to learn.- Strong computer skills with proven ability to adapt to advances in technology, using new and varied programs and systems

Desirable:
- Working rights in Spain- Knowledge and understanding of the Australian tertiary education sector- Specific training and/or qualifications in European project management

Who is RMIT Europe?

We’re the creative and dynamic European hub of RMIT University - a multi-sector university of technology, design, and enterprise with more than 91,000 students and 11,000 staff globally.

Based in the heart of Barcelona, our focus is on successfully extending RMIT’s international engagement and strategically growing the University’s collaborative research and education activity in Europe.

We facilitate RMIT's collaboration in the development of innovative pan-European projects attracting global knowledge from Europe, Australia, and Asia to deliver local impact.

About the team and benefits
You’ll be joining an ambitious team of experienced professionals who are passionate about making a difference and delivering real impact. Benefits of working at RMIT Europe include hybrid working arrangements, flexible salary benefits (transport, health insurance, childcare and restaurants) and free language classes.

For more details, please see the position description link below.

Position Description - MSCA Grants Coordinator

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Applications Close:
26 Feb 2025 11.59 pm
- RMIT Europe

is the European hub of RMIT University, one of Australia's largest tertiary institutions. Based in Barcelona, we're focused on expanding RMIT’s reputation as a global university of technology, design and enterprise.