To support researchers submitting proposals to national funding calls, the Paris Brain Institute is seeking an experienced Project Manager.


MAIN RESPONSABILITIES :

- Within the Grants Office team, the Project Manager’s role includes the following activities:
- Monitor calls for proposals, assist in information dissemination (newsletter, intranet, databases of funding opportunities), and organize information events (and/or webinars) for the Institute’s scientific community ;
- Represent the Institute at funders’ meetings and lobbying events, and develop interactions with funding organizations ;
- Provide strategic advice to researchers on national funding opportunities. In particular, the Project Manager will act as the lead on all matters related to the French National Research Agency (ANR) ;
- Create a portfolio of scientific projects seeking funding: support in delineating the thematic scope of the project in order to propose a coherent and targeted funding strategy, assessment of constraints, and development a work plan and an individualized overall funding strategy, etc) ;
- Provide technical support to PIs for the scientific and administrative preparation of research projects, in coordination with support services ;
- Coordinate consortium partners (if the Institute is the lead) during project preparation ;
- Develop tools to facilitate grant writing and preparation by PIs: annotated templates (dissemination, ethics, GDPR, gender balance), budgets, and \”call for proposals\” fact sheets for major calls ;
- Coordinate submission actions with the relevant support services ;
- Grant activation, including contract preparation (support for Grant Agreement and Consortium Agreement drafting and review), liaison with relevant internal departments, and organization of kick-off meeting ;
- Grant management: track projects through the Institute’s database; handle amendments (extensions, suspensions, partner changes); interact with funders, partners, and coordinators; provide reporting guidance; liaise with public supervisory bodies when applicable ;
- Interact with all administrative and scientific support functions that can help facilitate research project submissions.

• Strong interest in the Brain Institute’s research sector and ecosystem ;
  - Master’s degree specializing in international relations, foreign languages, law, accounting, or management, or a scientific master’s degree with significant subsequent experience in management ;
  - At least 5 years of experience in preparing and managing national/international/european research funding projects, either within consultancy firms or academic institutions (national or international associations and foundations).
  
  Know-how :
  - Good knowledge of French funding bodies (in particular), as well as european and international ones ;
  - Understanding of the public-private research system (research foundations, national and university public research organizations).
  
  Knowledge :
  - Fluent English (written and spoken) required ;
  - Proficient in Microsoft Office and database tools (e.g., Excel, Access).
  
  Soft Skills :
  - Autonomy, responsiveness, rigour, and strong sense of priorities ;
  - Enjoys teamwork and transversal collaboration.
  
  
  Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis as applications are received. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
  
  The Brain Institute is committed to combating all forms of discrimination. We guarantee an inclusive and respectful working environment for all diversities.
  
  All our positions are open to individuals with disabilities.
  
  A detailed CV and cover letter are to be send in a single one PDF directly on our career site: https://offres.institutducerveau-icm.org/fr/jobs/1971-62