Project Supporter (Grant Administration)

Job summary

This role involves providing essential administrative support in managing complex external funding processes for scientific projects. The position is a short-term contract lasting 6 months, focusing on project funding and transversal administrative tasks.

Qualifications

• A Master’s degree with a solid methodological understanding.
• Experience in high-level support and coordination is preferred, but less experienced candidates are welcome to apply.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines independently.
• Proficiency in English, both spoken and written, and the ability to understand Danish guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Drive funding processes from pre-grant strategies to post-grant coordination.
• Read and interpret grant guidance documents to understand project conditions.
• Manage paperwork and coordinate project progress.
• Plan and document project meetings, including taking minutes and consolidating progress reports.
• Maintain funding agency portals and project websites.
• Monitor project budgets and report to the management team.
• Attend quarterly meetings with researchers and financial officers.
• Collaborate with the Legal Department on contract negotiations.
• Handle administrative tasks related to external scientists’ research stays and PhD students’ study stays abroad.
• Ensure proper documentation and archiving in the system.

Skills

• Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with scientists, funders, and support departments.
• Proficient in using Excel and other digital tools for data management.
• Ability to work across professional and cultural boundaries.

Education

• A Master’s degree is required.

Tools

• Familiarity with Excel and digital tools for administration and data handling.