Are you looking for an opportunity in the field of EU research and innovation programmes? Do you want to ensure the success of EU proposals and projects in an organization with a meaningful purpose?  

VTT is among the most successful operators in European Commission funded R&I programmes in Europe. In Horizon 2020, VTT has acquired 18% of the funding allocated to Finland, and 74.4% of funding allocated to Finnish research organizations, and is continuing on this path in the current Horizon Europe Programme. What unites us at VTT is a purpose: to solve the biggest challenges of our time and turn them into sustainable growth and well-being. Our cross-disciplinary community of over 2300 brilliant minds is focused on creating impact through science-based innovation. 

We are now looking for an EU Programmes Advisor for EU grants to join our team! 

The job is located within the business area Digital Technologies of 600 professionals. Through our focus areas, we create breakthrough digital technologies for connectivity, resiliency and situational awareness. We drive disruption from data and novel health technologies and develop solutions for microelectronics and quantum computing. Our proposal portfolio targets areas such as printed electronics and microelectronics, sensing solutions, health tech, connectivity, cyber security, quantum computing and metrology.  

With us, you will be part of a business area EU Programmes Team of three people and the VTT-wide professional internal support engine of Horizon Europe and other EU proposals and projects. The location of this position could be in Espoo, Tampere, Oulu or Jyväskylä. 

Your main responsibilities as EU Programmes Advisor: 

• Ensure the quality and competitiveness of our EU proposals; 
• Guide and support proposal coordinators in the preparation of competitive proposals; 
• Generate excellent written text in collaboration with our researchers and technology experts; 
• Provide Grant Agreement preparation support; 
• Support the EU project coordinators in implementing and monitoring complex cooperative R&I projects with partners from all over Europe and beyond. 
• Contribute to the internal Horizon Europe training programme and support processes; 
• Proactively follow the development of European funding opportunities in digital technologies. 

Who we are looking for:   

• University degree, Master´s or PhD from a relevant field; scientific background from technology research and/or technical background will be considered beneficial  
• Good understanding of applied research and development processes; previous experience in R&D and/or innovation consultancy will be considered beneficial 
• Proven track record of successful EU grant preparations (H2020, Horizon Europe) 
• Previous experience of EU project management or implementation 
• Excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written) to be able to coordinate contributions from partners with different cultural background 
• Good knowledge of EU funding instruments, including EU Partnerships and co-funded programmes (ERA, EUREKA; ITEA); experience in evaluating EU proposals will be considered beneficial 
• Excellent written and spoken English skills 
• Knowledge of and experience in supporting national funding grants (Business Finland, Research Council of Finland) will be considered beneficial 

As a person, we hope that you are 

You are independent, systematic and target-oriented with a proven track record of your achievements.  You are proactive in your approach and enjoy working with diverse experts. You are able to communicate and co-operate under pressure with researchers and international partners and you respect tight deadlines. You have good organizational and management skills. 

With VTT, you’ll enjoy:  

• Visionary work in technology. We offer positions at the cutting-edge of technology and engineering, from next-generation microelectronics and quantum technology to automation and robotics, energy systems, and more. Our research agenda is dedicated to creating sustainable growth by solving systemic and technological challenges, so your work will go towards creating a real, positive impact. Read more about our strategy – the path of exponential hope.  

• Fascinating projects, excellent research environment. Our researchers get to work on a combination of cutting-edge academic research and applied customer projects locally and internationally. At VTT, you'll have state-of-the-art research facilities, such as Micronova, the Finnish research infrastructure for micro-, nano-, and quantum technologies.    

• Great career opportunities, superb colleagues. At VTT, excellence in research is a strategic priority. We offer long-term positions and stable career paths in top-level research. People tend to stay with us for over ten years since there are always new roles and responsibilities to grow into. Collaborating in a cross-disciplinary community with superb colleagues is a source of learning, inspiration, and fun. Read more about our organisational culture as the builder of the world's most meaningful place to work.  

• Support for your well-being. Our people are our main asset, so we take good care of them. We aim to nurture excellent team spirit and leadership and offer versatile well-being services to enable a good work-life balance. On top of 6 weeks of paid holidays annually (after one year of work), we offer exercise and culture benefits, hobby clubs, and voluntary well-being services such as meditation and cognitive ergonomics training.  

Apply now and join our community of brilliant minds!  

Please send your CV and application with your salary request via our recruitment system as soon as possible but at the latest by 6 October 2024. We will process applications as they come in and fill the position as soon as we find the right candidate. A security clearance procedure may be conducted during the recruitment process.  

Interested and want to know more?  

For further information, please contact EU Programmes Manager, Digital Technologies, Julia Nevmerzhitskaya, julia.nevmerzhitskaya@vtt.fi.  

We look forward to hearing from you!   

Location: Espoo, Tampere, Oulu or Jyväskylä.