Project Manager and Communication Officer  

What you will do

The Photonics Research Group at IMEC/Ghent University is responsible for coordinating several Horizon Europe research projects. In these projects novel photonics systems are developed with many European partners. These projects aim to make a new generation of optical chips for the next generation of sensor products. Here, one can think of miniaturized lab-on-chips, but also complex chip scale medical instruments such as optical coherence tomography systems. Apart from the pure research effort in enabling these applications these projects also need to be managed administratively. For these reasons the research group is looking for Project Manager and Communication Officer, who:  

• Will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the project,  
• Will communicate with the partners of the project 
• Will communicate important project results within the project to the outside world  
• Raise awareness of project results with the general public 
• Will setup the meetings with the project partners  
• Communicate with the European Commission 
• Follow up on project deliverables and milestones 

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. 

Who you are

• You have a master degree.  
• You have excellent social skills, and you are open to collaborate and interact with a large range of people (academics, industrials and general public) 
• You are fluent in English. Knowledge of Dutch and/or French is appreciated.