IT:U is a new technical university in Austria (Linz) dedicated to digital transformation, driven by interdisciplinary research and project-based learning to actively shape this transformation and advance it with a solution-oriented approach.

Your tasks and responsibilities:

• Identification and interpretation of funding opportunities aligned with applicants’ scientific and leadership goals.
• Demand-driven support for proposal preparation for specific funding lines and support for consortium setup, communication, and collaboration.
• Liaison with funders to ensure institutional compliance and up-to-date funder information.
• Coordination with IT:U post-award, legal, and other services during submission and grant preparation.
• Contributing to the development of grant management tools and processes, awareness-raising and training on third-party funding, and institutional reporting.
• Supporting the IT:U strategy on industrial collaboration, large projects, fundraising, and related areas.

Your strengths and skills:

• Finished University degree (preferred on PhD level) in MINT, Life sciences or Social sciences areas.
• Minimum of 3 years hands-on experience in research grants preparation, including strategic planning, proposal drafting and coordination proposal preparation work. 
• Demonstrated expertise with public research grants, such as EU Framework Programs, FFG, FWF or overseas funding; proven ability to interpret and apply funders' eligibility rules. 
• Good command of MS Office and Confluence or similar tools. 
• Excellent communication skills in English and German on minimum level C1.
• Professional conduct and  ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and structural skills complemented by attention to detail. 
• Highly organised, autonomous and proactive, with a strong service mindset and a proven ability to deliver on time.
   

What you can expect:

• Varied and customizable tasks in an innovative educational and research institution.
• Unique opportunity to help build a new university.
• Attractive campus with good transportation connections.
• Free parking or Climate Ticket Upper Austria.
• Flexible working hours through a flextime model and the option for home office.