Research Coordinator with Focus on EU Funding at Grants Office

We have the strength of over 50,000 students and employees. Students who give hope for the future. Employees who every day contribute to Linköping University tackling the challenges of our time. Our values are built on credibility, trust, and security. By being bold, thinking freely, and doing new things, we create together, through big and small actions, a better future. Welcome to apply for a job with us! Do you want to help enable groundbreaking research by supporting researchers in their applications to the EU's research and innovation framework programs? If so, you might be the person we are looking for! About the job As a research coordinator at Grants Office, you work closely with researchers at Linköping University and provide qualified support in the process of seeking external funding, with a particular focus on the EU's research and innovation framework programs such as Horizon Europe. You will become part of the support for researchers who contribute to the university's work to increase participation in international research initiatives and increased external research funding. The role is multifaceted and involves both guiding researchers in designing competitive applications, primarily to Horizon Europe, but also to national funders. We are looking for someone who thrives in an advisory role where you can use your ability to manage complex processes involving many stakeholders. Examples of work tasks: Provide qualified support to researchers in applications to the EU's research and innovation framework programs and other prioritized funders. Coordinate and conduct seminars and internal training. Monitor and analyze calls and policy developments within EU research funding. Serve as a contact person with the European Commission and other relevant funders. Contribute to the development of internal processes and procedures to ensure quality and regulatory compliance in EU projects. To succeed in this role, you need to have a genuine interest in research funding and international research collaborations. About you You are a person who radiates calmness and trust, is attentive in your approach, and have an easy way of building good relationships. At the same time, you are self-directed and take responsibility for your tasks, with an ability to structure and prioritize your work efficiently. You have a holistic perspective and see how different parts connect, which allows you to navigate in changing contexts and identify opportunities even when circumstances shift. You have excellent collaboration skills and enjoy working together with others, contributing with a constructive and respectful approach. In addition to the personal abilities and skills described above, we want you to have: Doctoral degree Very good ability to express yourself in speech and writing in English Good ability to express yourself in speech and writing in Swedish It is a merit if you have: Experience with EU applications, particularly Horizon Europe Good knowledge of the international research and innovation landscape Experience with research funding in an advisory role Experience in managing your own research projects and having sought/received research funding Your workplace Grants Office is part of the Research and Innovation Support Division, FINA, at the University Administration. Here, employees work with different areas of expertise, such as research support, project management, innovation, and collaboration. You will be part of an engaged and competent group where many have a research background and extensive experience with research funding. Read more about our activities here https://liu.se/organisation/liu/uf/fina About the employment Temporary position, 100% until June 2027. Work location Linköping. Start date by agreement. Salary and benefits Linköping University applies individual and differentiated salary setting in accordance with applicable collective agreements (RALS/RALS-T) and the university's guidelines for salary formation. We offer the possibility of remote work part of your working time when the needs of the activity and work tasks permit this. Read more about benefits for employees https://liu.se/jobba-pa-liu/formaner. Trade union representatives Information about trade union representatives, see https://liu.se/jobba-pa-liu/hjalp-for-sokande. Application Welcome to submit your application with CV and cover letter no later than August 31, 2026. You apply for this position by clicking the "Apply" button below. Applications received after the application deadline will not be considered. We welcome applicants with different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives; it enriches and develops our activities. For us, it is a matter of course to safeguard everyone's equal value, rights, and opportunities. Read about our work at https://liu.se/artikel/lika-villkor/. Welcome with your application! Linköping University has contracted agreements and asks that we do not receive direct contact from staffing and recruitment firms or sellers of job advertisements.

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