Grants Office Lead - Embl Heidelberg

EMBL (European Molecular Biology Laboratory)

Heidelberg, Germany
Grade 7 depending on qualifications; salary free o...
Fully remote
Line management of grants team
Grant compliance and contract negotiation
Research funding application support
The role involves leading a team of six Grants Officers to manage over €23 million in external grant income across more than 250 active awards

Job Summary

  • The role involves leading a team of six Grants Officers to manage over €23 million in external grant income across more than 250 active awards.
  • Candidates must provide strategic oversight of the grants lifecycle, ensuring compliance with major funders like the European Commission and ERC.
  • EMBL offers attractive benefits including tax-free salary, 30 days annual leave, private medical insurance, and a relocation package for international applicants.

Matching Summary

The role involves leading a team of six Grants Officers to manage over €23 million in external grant income across more than 250 active awards.

Salary

Grade 7 depending on qualifications; Salary free of income tax; Monthly family, child and non-resident allowances

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Line management of grants team
  • Grant compliance and contract negotiation
  • Research funding application support
  • Budget monitoring and financial reporting
  • Cross-site process harmonization

Nice-to-have

  • Intellectual property knowledge
  • Legal qualifications or training
  • International research environment experience
  • Additional European language skills
  • Data protection expertise

Key Requirements

  • Advanced degree (Master's or PhD)
  • Strong experience in grants management within scientific environments
  • Proven experience managing and developing teams
  • Excellent written and spoken English
  • Good working knowledge of German

Work Rights

Not specified

Sponsorship: available

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