Grants Officer

Join The Paris Brain Institute as an Early-Career-Researchers (ECR) Grants Officer. In this role, you will provide support and advice to junior scientists on funding opportunities, engage with funders, draft proposal elements, coordinate grant proposal costing and budgeting, and review grant agreements. You will work closely with other teams in the organization and contribute to the development of pre-award procedures. The position offers a dynamic scientific environment, opportunities for remote work, and access to on-site amenities.

• Providing pro-active support and advice to junior scientists on funding opportunities and in the development, approval, submission of funding proposals and activation of awards.
• Engaging with all funders targeting the development of ECR's career such as EMBO, HFSP, FEBS, national and regional fellowships, etc.
• Coordinating grant proposal costing and budgeting, considering the funder specific eligible cost rules and the Institute costing practices.
• PhD experience, Biology/Data Science preferred, Neuroscience is a plus
• Postdoctoral experience is a plus
• Prior experience in grants proposal writing and management (at least 2 years)

KNOW-HOW

• Ability to interact with scientific stakeholders in a multi-cultural context
• Ability to work with and maintain a network
• Ability to synthesize scientific data, bibliometric analysis

KNOWLEDGE

• Fluent in written and spoken English
• French might be needed
• Excellent writing skills
• Strong oral and written communications skills
• Master the Pack Office

SOFT SKILLS

• Outstanding teamwork mindset,
• Excellent interpersonal skills,
• Collaborative spirit,
• Rigor, organization and time-management skills,
• Sense of priorities,
• Synthesis capabilities, and initiative / solution-driven mindset

• 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.
• Apply on our career site with your resume and cover letter in English in a single document: <https://offres.institutducerveau-icm.org/fr/jobs/2001-28>