European Project Manager and Liaison Officer for the AnaEE-ERIC ISC

CzechGlobe, the leading Czech Research Institute for research on issues of environmental sciences, and in particular on the problem of global climate change impacts, adaptation and mitigation (further information https://www.czechglobe.cz/cs/ ), and AnaEE-ERIC, the intergovernmental European Research Infrastructure Consortium for ecosystem research (further information https://www.anaee.eu/ ), are seeking together an European Project Manager and Liaison Officer for the AnaEE-ERIC ISC

Location: Brno, Czech Republic

Application Deadline: 31 March 2025

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The European Project Manager and Liaison Officer (EPMLO) is responsible for the formation of consortia and supporting the preparation of project proposals, overseeing and managing projects within a European Research Infrastructure (RI), ensuring effective coordination among stakeholders, and facilitating communication between scientific, institutional, and funding entities. The EPMLO plays a key role in project development, implementation, and reporting while ensuring compliance with European funding regulations and strategic objectives. Since EPMLO will belong to the staff of AnaEE-ERIC s/he will be involved in discussions and initiatives across its offices in the Czech Republic, Denmark, France, and Italy, while also contributing to the broader Research Infrastructure activities.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Project Management
  • Coordinate the planning, development, execution, and monitoring of existing or new European-funded research projects within the RI.
  • Ensure project objectives, deliverables, and milestones are met on time and within budget.
  • Manage risks, identify potential issues, and develop mitigation strategies.
  • Identify funding opportunities from the European Commission (e.g., Horizon Europe), national agencies, and other sources.
  • Contribute to the consortium building, support for writing project proposals, ensuring compliance with the potential partners/project participants and EU and/or other authorities/ organisations, in coordination with the management of AnaEE-ERIC.
  • Administrative and financial management of the projects, support of the logistics of the project, scientific output and deliverables.
• Research Infrastructure Data Management & Reporting
  • Survey of the activity of the research infrastructure, collect any data relevant to evaluate this activity, make statistics, and provide analysis together with the Scientific Officer.
  • Collect, analyse, report and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) related to research outputs, including publications and projects impact.
  • Conduct surveys and statistical analyses to assess the effectiveness of the research infrastructure.
  • Ensure accurate documentation and reporting of project progress to governing bodies and funders.
  • Liaison and Stakeholder Engagement

• Liaison and Stakeholder Engagement
  • Liaise with the stakeholders of AnaEE-ERIC, supporting the communication officer, especially when relevant for project outputs or synthesis provided by the ISC.
  • Foster collaboration among research institutions, universities, and industry partners across Europe and abroad.
• Internal activities
  • Organize and participate in internal meetings, workshops, and training sessions.
  • Contribute to the overall activities, discussions, and strategic development of the RI.
  • Present, or represent AnaEE-ERIC in events when requested.

REQUIREMENTS AND SKILLS:

• Master’s degree or equivalent, in a discipline relevant for AnaEE-ERIC (ecology, environment, plant sciences, etc.), or a specialization in European project management.
• Three years of experience or more, preferably in the managing of European projects.
• Knowledge of research infrastructure landscape and European research funding policies.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement strategy, managing teams and budget will be an asset.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment, manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, especially in an international environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (CEFR level C2).
• Knowledge of a second language spoken in the EU will be an asset.
• Overtime may be needed to meet deadlines.
• The position requires travelling in Europe and abroad.

CONDITIONS:

The successful candidate will be hired by the CzechGlobe and seconded to AnaEE-ERIC within the framework of the hosting agreement signed by these two entities. The selected candidate is expected to start on the 1st of June 2025 for at least 2 years, renewable by written agreement. This position will be under the responsibility of the Scientific Officer of AnaEE-ERIC – ISC, and part of the staff of AnaEE-ERIC.

Nationality condition: citizen of any country of the European Union, or in possession of a working permit for the Czech Republic, allowing travel inside and outside the EU with no restriction.

WE OFFER THE FOLLOWING:

• Competitive salary and benefits, and a vibrant workplace with a strong emphasis on work-life balance.
• The opportunity to work in a world-leading international research institution with state-of-the-art facilities.
• Access to collaborative projects with academic and industrial partners across Europe.
• A supportive environment that fosters professional growth and development.
• AnaEE‐ERIC is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from any country and will examine the application regardless of gender, disability, or supposed minority status.

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply, send the following documents at jobs@czechglobe.cz and admin@anaee.eu (only pdf format will be accepted):

• CV (2 pages maximum)
• Cover Letter (1 page maximum)
• Names, position and email addresses of at least 2 reference persons
• Proof of last degree obtained and any other supporting information and documents.

Application Deadline: 31st March 2025

Anticipated start of work: 1st June 2025

Source: CzechGlobe