Expert Research Funding (all genders)

Job title:

Expert Research Funding (all genders)

Company

Frequentis

Job description

Job IntroductionFrequentis Group with headquarters in Vienna is an international supplier of communication and information systems for control centres with safety-critical tasks. Worldwide, more than 500 customers in some 150 countries with more than 45,000 workstations already trust our know-how and proven experience.Our strength is driven by continuous research and development, which we aim to further expand through targeted public funding. To support this effort, we are looking for a motivated personality to join our Product & Technology team. In this role, you will advise our business units on identifying and securing funding opportunities while actively assisting in the preparation of proposals. You have explicit operational and strategic experience in consortium building and project proposal writing.Key Tasks

• Strategic Alignment: Matching our technology roadmap with current funding topics and programs to identify and leverage optimal funding opportunities
• Advising business units: Aligning topics with potential funding opportunities
• Funding Acquisition: Identification and application for national (e.g., FFG Basic Programs) and European (e.g., Horizon Europe) funding programs for our R&D projects, while simultaneously expanding international funding expertise
• Preparation of funding content: Tailoring it to the funder’s requirements
• Coordination of Funded Projects: Close collaboration with internal stakeholders such as Corporate Research, Product Development of Business Units (Air Traffic Management Civil & Defence, Public Safety, Public Transport, Maritime) and Controlling to ensure the successful implementation of funded projects
• Network Management: Establishing and maintaining relationships with funding institutions, universities, and research organizations at national and European levels
• Representation: Presenting our research visions and projects to funding authorities and partners to enhance the attractiveness of our initiatives

Key Qualifications

• Academic Background: A completed degree in a scientific or technical field, with an additional background in law or business administration
• Professional Experience: Evident experience (3 – 5 years), in applying for and managing funded projects, ideally at the intersection of industry and academic institutions
• Communication Skills: Ability to convey complex technical content clearly and persuasively with fluent German proficiency and good English language skills
• Networking Competence: Experience in building and maintaining networks with internal and external stakeholders
• Analytical Thinking: Quick comprehension and ability to identify technological trends and link them to appropriate funding opportunities
• Proactive Approach: Initiative, strategic thinking, and the ability to translate visions into concrete funding applications

Our ValuesAround 2,300 employees are committed to creating a safer world with their innovative strength and technology orientation. Our culture is based on a working environment characterized by fairness and trust, mutual respect and appreciation. As an international company, we value this diversity and recruit regardless of age, gender, origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation or religion. We value fair and good working conditions, an optimum work-life-balance and offer all our employees equal development opportunities. In doing so, we focus on long-term working relationships in order to keep the valuable know-how of our employees stable.BenefitsWorking at Frequentis means making the world a safer place every day, long-term career opportunities and numerous benefits. These include a working time model based on trust, the option to work from home or remotely, a choice of IT equipment, a public transport ticket for the Vienna core zone or a reserved parking space, an allowance for meals in the office and reimbursement of expenses for working from home, the option to take a sabbatical, a comprehensive onboarding program and numerous programs for professional and personal development. You can find even MORE benefits on our career website.TRUSTED OFFICE HOME MODERN PUBLIC TRANSPORT / MENTORING TRAININGS
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WORKING HOURS RESTAURANT OFFICE IT-EQUIPMENT PARKING SPACE PROGRAM & COBenefitsWorking at Frequentis means making the world a safer place every day, long-term career opportunities and numerous benefits. These include a working time model based on trust, the option to work from home or remotely, a choice of IT equipment, a public transport ticket for the Vienna core zone or a reserved parking space, an allowance for meals in the office and reimbursement of expenses for working from home, the option to take a sabbatical, a comprehensive onboarding program and numerous programs for professional and personal development. You can find even MORE benefits on our career website.TRUSTED OFFICE HOME MODERN PUBLIC TRANSPORT / MENTORING TRAININGS
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WORKING HOURS RESTAURANT OFFICE IT-EQUIPMENT PARKING SPACE PROGRAM & COSalary The remuneration for this position consists of: The collective agreement minimum salary of EUR 56,605 gross per year (based on a 38.5 hour week) PLUS an overpayment in line with the market depending on your professional qualifications and experience. What else is important to you? We look forward to receiving questions from our future #ExpertsForASaferWorld.Discover the best way of working

Expected salary

€56605 per year

Location

Wien

Job date

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 23:02:21 GMT

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