Senior Specialist in Research Funding
About this role
The University of Vaasa is an inspiring and international community where we work together for a sustainable and responsible future. We combine expertise in business and technology in a unique way, tackling current challenges with determination and collaboration. As part of the Nordic region's largest energy technology hub, we promote sustainable business, energy, and society. We educate future professionals who will create a fairer and more sustainable world.
The University of Vaasa is seeking a Senior Specialist in Research Funding for a permanent position within the Research Services and Graduate School, which is responsible for providing and developing services and processes that support research activities and doctoral education. Our areas of expertise include research funding, responsible and open science, science and research policy, and doctoral training.
The preferred starting date is October-November 2026, or as agreed.
Responsibilities
- The University of Vaasa is strengthening its focus on international research funding, with a particular objective of increasing success in securing European Research Council (ERC) and Horizon Europe funding in the coming years.
- In this role, you will contribute to the preparation and development of research funding applications in close collaboration with individual researchers and research groups. You will support researchers throughout the entire proposal development process, from the initial idea stage to proposal submission, including budget preparation.
- Project preparation activities focus on funding under the EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation, particularly support for Horizon Europe Pillar I ERC calls and Pillar II thematic calls.
- You will also contribute to the university's EU advocacy activities and the strategic development of research funding in close cooperation with researchers, university leadership, other support services, and external stakeholders.
- Additional responsibilities include liaisi