Employment
0.8 - 1.0 FTE
Gross monthly salary
€ 6,538 - € 8,322
Required background
Research University Degree
Organizational unit
Faculty of Science
Application deadline
29 November 2024
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Would you enjoy using your skills as a project manager at the European University of Brain and Technology? Do you have an affinity for international cooperation? Do you like the challenge of working with tight time schedules? Are you meticulous, a team player and good at writing reports and applications? If so, we would love to meet you!

As Secretary General of Neurotech EU, you will coordinate the projects of the alliance. You will lead the Management and Coordination Office and, together with this office, actively support the implementation and execution of the programme. You will be the alliance's main contact with the European Commission, writing and coordinating the necessary reports. You will also be the alliance's first point of contact for other alliances, associated partners and other interested parties. Furthermore, together with the alliance coordinator, you will take the lead in organising annual conferences and meetings in consultation with the partners. You will also take the lead role in coordinating and writing applications for the alliance. Within Radboud University, you will maintain contacts with both academic and support staff for the benefit of the project.

Your tasks:
To coordinate all collaboration activities between Neurotech EU, its partners and Radboud University, working closely with the project coordinator, rector, deans, academic and support staff, and the Management and Coordination Office.
To coordinate the Neurotech EU work packages within the alliance in collaboration with the Management and Coordination Office at Radboud University.
To chair Radboud team meetings and develop good practices to help Radboud University further realise its ambitions in Neurotech EU.
To oversee planning in terms of deliverables, milestones, finances, legal impact and the organisation of this initiative together with regional, national and international stakeholders.
To bear the responsibility for internal and external communications on behalf of Radboud University.
To fill in for the project coordinator in his or her absence.
Profile
You have completed university education.
You have experience in project management, including financial management, in higher education and science.
You have experience with (European) international cooperation, preferably gained in Erasmus+ projects.
You have experience in working with tight deadlines and managing stakeholders accordingly.
You are a team player with a hands-on mentality and have excellent communication skills. You are able to motivate, engage and lead teams with a high degree of intercultural sensitivity.
You have proven management skills (in process and project management, finances and dealing with legal issues) in an international environment.
You have proven experience in working with university leaders, managing networks and multiple stakeholders.
You have experience in co-creative leadership.
You have experience in successfully transforming programmes involving actors from different organisational levels.
You have experience in writing reports and applications.
You have a high willingness to travel for work and work outside regular working hours.
You have excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Dutch.
We are

Neurotech EU, the European University of Brain and Technology, is one of the 64 European University initiatives of the European Union. Radboud University is the lead agency for Neurotech EU. As Secretary General, you will be part of the Management and Coordination Office.

Neurotech EU, the European University of Brain and Technology, was established in 2020 under the European Universities Initiative. Radboud University is the coordinator and one of the founders of Neurotech EU. The other participating partners are Reykjavik University[LD1] (Iceland), Karolinska Institute (Sweden), the University of Bonn (Germany), the University of Lille (France), the University of Pharmacy and Medicine of Cluj (Romania), the University of Miguel Hernandez, Elche (Spain), and the University of Bogazice, Istanbul (Turkey). Neurotech EU aims to build a trans-European network of excellence in brain research and technologies to enhance the competitiveness of European education, research, economy, and society.

Radboud University

At Radboud University, we aim to make an impact through our work. We achieve this by conducting groundbreaking research, providing high-quality education, offering excellent support, and fostering collaborations within and outside the university. In doing so, we contribute indispensably to a healthy, free world with equal opportunities for all. To accomplish this, we need even more colleagues who, based on their expertise, are willing to search for answers. We advocate for an inclusive community and welcome employees with diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives. Will you also contribute to making the world a little better? You have a part to play.

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Faculty of Science
The Faculty of Science (FNWI), part of Radboud University, engages in groundbreaking research and excellent education. In doing so, we push the boundaries of scientific knowledge and pass that knowledge on to the next generation.

We seek solutions to major societal challenges, such as cybercrime and climate change and work on major scientific challenges, such as those in the quantum world. At the same time, we prepare our students for careers both within and outside the scientific field.

Currently, more than 1,300 colleagues contribute to research and education, some as researchers and lecturers, others as technical and administrative support officers. The faculty has a strong international character with staff from more than 70 countries. Together, we work in an informal, accessible and welcoming environment, with attention and space for personal and professional development for all.

We offer
We will give you a temporary employment contract of 2 year(s).
Your salary within salary scale 14 depends on your previous education and number of years of (relevant) work experience. The amounts in the scale are based on a 38-hour working week.
You will receive an 8% holiday allowance and an 8,3% end-of-year bonus.
You will be able to use our Dual Career and Family Support Service. The Dual Career Programme assists your partner via support, tools, and resources to improve their chances of independently finding employment in the Netherlands. Our Family Support Service helps you and your partner feel welcome and at home by providing customised assistance in navigating local facilities, schools, and amenities. Also take a look at our support for international staff page to discover all our services for international employees.
You will receive extra days off. With full-time employment, you can choose between 30 or 41 days of annual leave instead of the statutory 20.
Additional employment conditions

Work and science require good employment practices. Radboud University's primary and secondary employment conditions reflect this. You can make arrangements for the best possible work-life balance with flexible working hours, various leave arrangements and working from home. You are also able to compose part of your employment conditions yourself. For example, exchange income for extra leave days and receive a reimbursement for your sports membership. In addition, you receive a 34% discount on the sports and cultural activities at Radboud University as an employee. And, of course, we offer a good pension plan. We also give you plenty of room and responsibility to develop your talents and realise your ambitions. Therefore, we provide various training and development schemes.

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Practical information and applying

You can apply only via the button below. Address your letter of application to Prof. Richard van Wezel. In the application form, you will find which documents you need to include with your application.

The first interviews will take place on Wednesday 4 December. If necessary, a second round of interviews will take place on Monday 9 December. You would preferably begin employment on 1 January 2025.

We can imagine you're curious about our application procedure. It describes what you can expect during the application procedure and how we handle your personal data and internal and external candidates. If you wish to apply for a non-scientific position with a non-EU nationality, please take notice of the following information.

Apply now Application deadline 29 November 2024