Research Coordinator (On-site)

Job summary

This role involves facilitating a mission-driven research program within a university context, focusing on sustainability and biomanufacturing. The position is pivotal in supporting research projects without being a researcher, allowing for a significant personal impact on project outcomes.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD in bioprocess or chemical engineering or a related natural science discipline.
• Hands-on knowledge of research processes and effective communication within a research environment.
• Experience in collecting, assessing, and presenting university/research performance KPIs.
• Experience in a complex stakeholder environment.
• Fluency in written and spoken English; Danish is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist mission leadership teams with scientific coordination meetings, including preparation and follow-up.
• Drive systematic follow-up on management decisions across all projects.
• Gather and prepare materials for decision-making, such as status reports and data overviews.
• Prepare advanced reports on scientific outputs from research groups.
• Support collaboration with external industry partners through coordination and follow-up.
• Ensure alignment and foster cooperation across multiple missions.
• Assist in identifying funding opportunities and preparing applications for external fundraising.

Skills

• Strong organizational skills and a structured approach to work.
• Ability to thrive in a facilitating and enabling role within a newly established organization.
• Pragmatic and solution-oriented mindset, with patience for driving long-term results in a complex environment.

Education

• Master’s degree or PhD in a relevant field.

Tools

• Familiarity with project management tools and research performance assessment methodologies.