Latvijas Universitātes Cietvielu fizikas institūta (LU CFI) Plāno kārtiņu laboratorija aicina pievienoties komandai projekta attīstītāju Horizon Europe SWEB projektā.
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Job Information
Organisation/Company: Institute of Solid State Physics, University of Latvia
Department: Thin Film Laboratory
Research Field: Physics » Material physics
Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1), Recognised Researcher (R2)
Country: Latvia
Application Deadline:2nd of May 2024 – 9:00 (CET)
Type of Contract: Other
Job Status: Other
Job funded through: Horizon Europe
Reference Number: GA n.101087367
Who we are
The ISSP UL Thin Film Laboratory (TFL) is committed to providing the ERA team led by outstanding researcher Dr.Smagul Karazhanov with the resources and support necessary to ensure the success of the SWEB project. To this end, the TFL, led by Prof. Dr.Juris Purans, has assembled a core team of experts in order to successfully carry out the project over five years.
The goals of the project are to develop world-leading research on functional materials and their SWEB applications, to advance teaching capacity and to foster institutional governance changes towards excellence and sustainability.
Most of the current R&D activity related to smart advanced coating is based either on research or commercialization. In the project we will consider close cooperation between academic group with industry combined with training of young researchers through annual schools.
The position
You’d be working in a multicultural and multi-disciplinary group of physicists and materials scientists on thermochromic, electrochromic and photochromic materials with strategic aim to bridge the gap between research and industry in the framework of Smart Windows.
The successful candidate will work within a new research group led by Dr.Smagul Karazhanov focusing on development of spin-off project proposals for various funding programmes.
Within the team, your main responsibilities will be
- Pre-award support activities within HorizonEurope, EIC, ERDF;
- Potential consortium mapping and engagement;
- Funding mapping and call analysis;
- Support communication and information exchange with potential partners;
- Support Project manager in preparation of SWEB project related periodic reports.
He/she will work in a highly multidisciplinary research team, travelling to events/meeting if necessary (<10% time).
Requirements
- Advanced degree in Economics, Business Administration; Material Science, Physics or Engineering;
- Proven track record in grant writing (Horizon2020, HorizonEurope, ERC grants, EIC);
- Good understanding of funding landscapes;
- Experience in international stakeholder management and collaboration network development;
- Attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines.
- Good communication skills in oral and written English.
What would make you shine
- Experience in Project management at university or research centre;
- Additional technical/academical background;
- Experience in consultancy;
- Good in time and priority management;
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a highly interdisciplinary environment
Compensation and benefits
- Competitive salary package up-to EUR 22 per hour
- Social benefits including pension plan, life- and accident insurance
Location
Thin Film Laboratory at ISSP UL, Kengaraga 8, LV-1061 Riga, Republic of Latvia
How to apply
Your application is preferred in PDF format through our recruitment system and should include:
- Cover letter that includes a description of your previous experience as well as your motivation for applying to this position, and latest CV with publication list
- Attested certificates and diploma
- 2 references
Send by e-mail to purans@cfi.lu.lv by 2nd of May 2024, copy timurs.safiulins@cfi.lu.lv
