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Introduction Do you enjoy bringing structure to complex projects and working with researchers in an innovative academic environment? Are you organized, communicative and curious about research and new technologies? Would you like to contribute to innovative research projects while developing your knowledge of research funding and project development? If so, we are looking for you. Within the Project Development Office (PDO), you will help researchers navigate the different stages of a research project, from identifying funding opportunities and preparing grant proposals to facilitating a smooth transition towards project implementation. The PDO supports researchers throughout this process, ensuring that funding opportunities are identified, proposals are well prepared and projects can move smoothly from development to implementation. We are looking for a proactive and organized Junior Project Development Officer to strengthen our research support team. In this role, you will support researchers, project coordinators and experienced Project Development Officers with grant preparation, project administration, consortium coordination and project management activities. You will help ensure that funding applications and research projects run smoothly by keeping track of deadlines, documentation, communication and administrative processes. Job Description As a Junior Advisor Research Funding, you support researchers and experienced Project Development Officers in the preparation and coordination of research proposals and projects. You help ensure that the practical, administrative and organizational aspects of funding applications are handled accurately and efficiently, keeping track of deadlines, documentation and communication. A key part of your role is keeping track of the many moving parts involved in grant applications. You coordinate input from researchers and consortium partners, organize meetings, follow up on action points, monitor deadlines, perform compliance and completeness checks, and help set up applications in funding portals such as the European Commission Funding & Tenders Portal. You also maintain application records, project documentation and internal systems, and support communication activities where needed. Once a project is awarded, you help ensure a smooth transition from proposal development to project implementation. You will support the administration and coordination of running research projects, for example by monitoring deadlines and deliverables, organizing meetings, supporting reporting and maintaining collaborative project environments such as SharePoint. Within the Project Development Office of the Department of Biomedical Engineering, you will work closely with researchers, project coordinators and colleague Project Development Officer. You will be part of a team that supports innovative research throughout the project lifecycle. This role offers an opportunity to learn about research funding, project development and the research conducted within Biomedical Engineering, while contributing to the continuous improvement of research support processes. Job Requirements We are looking for a proactive and organized colleague who is eager to learn and interested in supporting innovative research. You bring: A Bachelor's or Master's degree, preferably in Biomedical Engineering, a related field, or another relevant discipline. Strong organizational and administrative skills, with an eye for detail and the ability to keep an overview of multiple tasks and deadlines. Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal. A proactive and hands-on approach: you take initiative, follow up on actions and make sure things keep moving. The ability to work effectively with different stakeholders, including researchers, colleagues and external partners. An interest in research, innovation and research funding, and the curiosity to learn how research projects are developed and funded. Affinity with digital tools and new technologies, and an interest in exploring how AI and other tools can improve the way we work. Experience with academic research, project management, research funding, or tools such as Microsoft Teams, SharePoint and online grant submission systems is a plus, but not required. If you are concerned that you don’t meet all the requirements sufficiently, but the job does excite you, then be sure to respond, we would love to look at your profile. Conditions of Employment An exciting position within an international yet personal university. You are right in the middle of the students, on a green campus within walking distance of the central station. Besides beautiful architecture, you will find varied workplaces and excellent sports facilities. We Also Offer You Salary in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities, starting scale 8, ranging from €3.537 to €4.673. gross base salary per month (full-time), depending on your knowledge and experience. In addition to your base salary, you will receive an 8% holiday allowance and an 8.3% year-end bonus, both calculated based on your annual gross base salary. Generous leave options: a standard 29 days (based on a 38 hour working week) per year that you can increase to 41 days by working two hours more per week (flexible working hours). This is prorated if you work part-time. As a TU/e employee, you participate in the ABP pension scheme, providing retirement pension and pension benefits for surviving dependents and occupational disability. TU/e pays 70% of the pension premium, while employees contribute the remaining 30%. A favorable arrangement for more holidays or a sabbatical. A selection model for additional fringe benefits. Working hours in consultation to support a healthy work-life balance, with the opportunity to work from home occasionally where the work allows. Unlimited access to the modern on‑campus TU/e Student Sports Center at an exceptionally affordable rate. We support your wellbeing with free 24/7 access to OpenUp, providing you and your family with mental health support, expert guidance, and online training. Scope for your talent with advancement prospects and excellent development opportunities such as mentoring, workshops and coaching. Partially paid parental leave and reimbursement for commuting expenses, working from home and the internet. On our website you can discover even more information about our conditions of employment. Build on your career at TU/e! About Us The Department of Biomedical Engineering offers top-level education and research in one of the most relevant and exciting scientific disciplines of the 21st century: engineering health. In combining engineering and life sciences, through challenge-based learning and a multidisciplinary approach in collaboration with hospitals, industry and others, the department addresses the great challenges of the future, striving to improve healthcare and society as a whole. We are a leading international university where scientific curiosity meets a hands-on mindset. We work in an open and collaborative way with high-tech industries to tackle complex societal challenges. Our responsible and respectful approach ensures impact — today and in the future. TU/e is home to over 13,000 students and more than 7,000 staff, forming a diverse and vibrant academic community. Discover what Light Up means to TU/e in our short company video. Our university is located in Braintport Eindhoven and part of a strong and diverse ecosystem of clinical centres, innovative SMEs and leading international companies. This close collaboration creates opportunities to connect research, technology and clinical practice, and to contribute to innovations that have a meaningful impact on society. Learn more about the Brainport region here. Information Do you recognize yourself in this profile and would you like to have more information about the position, please contact the hiring manager: Steffie Hermans – Beijnsberger, [email protected]. Visit our website for more information about the application process. You can also contact Ivo Uitdenbogaart, Recruiter, [email protected] or +31 40 247 3299. Are you inspired and would like to know more about working at TU/e? Please visit our career page. Application If you are interested, please use the ‘apply’ button to send us your CV and letter of application with your motivation and a description of your qualifications. Ensure that you submit all the requested application documents. We give priority to complete applications. Screening of candidates begins as soon as applications are received and continues until the position is filled. Where applicable, internal candidates will be given priority over external candidates where they are equally suitable. We look forward to receiving your application! Please note You can apply online. We will not process applications sent by email and/or post. Applications will be reviewed as soon as possible. A pre-employment screening (e.g. knowledge security check) can be part of the selection procedure. For more information on the knowledge security check, please consult the National Knowledge Security Guidelines. Important for non-EU applicants: Please be aware that for this position, specific residence permit requirements apply. If you are a non-EU national, you may not be eligible to legally work in this role under current Dutch immigration regulations. We strongly advise you to contact our Staff Immigration Team ([email protected]) before applying to check your eligibility and to receive further guidance. Please do not contact us for unsolicited services.

Core Responsibilities

Support researchers and Project Development Officers with research funding applications, including coordinating partner input, meetings, deadlines, documentation, compliance checks, and submissions through funding portals. Assist with the administration and coordination of awarded projects by tracking deliverables and reporting, maintaining project records and collaborative workspaces, and supporting the transition from proposal development to implementation.

Requirements

A bachelor's or master's degree is preferred, ideally in Biomedical Engineering, a related field, or another relevant discipline. Candidates should have strong organizational and administrative abilities, excellent English communication, initiative, stakeholder collaboration skills, and an interest in research funding and digital tools; relevant project or funding experience is a plus but not required.

Benefits

• Holiday Allowance
• Year-End Bonus
• Generous Annual Leave
• Pension Scheme
• Additional Leave Or Sabbatical Options
• Flexible Working Hours
• Occasional Work From Home
• Sports Center Access
• Mental Health Support
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Partially Paid Parental Leave
• Commuting Expense Reimbursement
• Work-From-Home Expense Reimbursement
• Internet Expense Reimbursement