Funded Manager  
For the research domain industry and consumer 

Job content 

Imec's R&D programs are supported by funded projects with industrial players and research centers. The “Public R&D Policies and Programs” group has different teams in Europe and is responsible for coordinating all internal and external funding activities at imec. This includes both front office activities such as participating in events, ensuring imec's participation in strategically important projects up to the electronic submission of the projects, setting up the necessary cooperation agreements with the project partners and supporting ongoing projects. You will follow both the Spanish and European funding policies and programs. Each funded manager also builds up imec-wide expertise. You are expected to specialize in funding in technologies developed in the Malaga facility of imec like f.e. smarter consumer and industrial sensors, imaging technology, … 

• You are the interface of imec towards the various funding agencies at European and Spanish level in the research domain as mentioned above. 
• You participate in workshops, conferences and meetings with governmental stakeholders to make sure that imec’s research topics find their way in the work programs. You are responsible for following up the funded policy in the research area mentioned. 
• You initiate and follow up funded projects through the different steps of creating consortia, drafting project proposals, submission, evaluation procedures, negotiation and setting up cooperation agreements. After approval of the project, you provide the necessary support to the technical teams. 
• You become familiar with the research activities carried out at imec in the research domain. As a funded project manager, you are responsible for ensuring funding for that domain. 
• You build up a broad knowledge of the Spanish and EU funding landscape and you take responsibility for monitoring and actively contributing to these funding programs. 

What we do for you

We offer you the opportunity to join one of the world’s premier research centers in nanotechnology at its headquarters in Leuven, Belgium. With your talent, passion and expertise, you’ll become part of a team that makes the impossible possible. Together, we shape the technology that will determine the society of tomorrow.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer and proud of our open, multicultural, and informal working environment with ample possibilities to take initiative and show responsibility. We commit to supporting and guiding you in this process; not only with words but also with tangible actions. Through imec.academy, 'our corporate university', we actively invest in your development to further your technical and personal growth. 

We are aware that your valuable contribution makes imec a top player in its field. Your energy and commitment are therefore appreciated by means of a market appropriate salary with many fringe benefits. 

Profile 

• You have a master’s or PhD degree in engineering or sciences. 
• You would like to learn more about Spanish and EU funding policies and the imec funding landscape 
• Preferably you already have a broad network of contacts, mainly related to funding programs and funding policy and have already experience as a funded project manager. 
• You are a team player, fluent in communication and can work independently. 
• You can process a lot of information in a short time and you convince with arguments. 
• You are result-driven and handle files in an efficient and organized manner. 
• You are willing to travel within Europe. 
• You speak fluent Spanish and English. 

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