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 the 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 2000 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. 

Your key responsibilities as EU Programmes Advisor: 

• Ensure the quality and competitiveness of our EU proposals. 
• Guide and support the 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 technical field; scientific background from one of VTT’s Digital Technologies research areas 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 in EU project management or project implementation. 
• 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 organisational, interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written) to be able to coordinate contributions from partners with different cultural backgrounds.
• Excellent written and spoken English. 

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 can 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: 

• Work with a strong purpose. At VTT, you’ll get to use your professional expertise to help solve the greatest challenges of our time through science and innovation. Our research agenda is dedicated to creating solving systemic and technological challenges, such as reaching carbon neutrality and creating superior digital systems. At VTT, you’ll get to do your part in driving this meaningful change through your own professional skills. Read more about our strategy – the path of exponential hope.   

• An inspiring community. VTT houses all the cutting-edge fields of innovation from quantum technology to synthetic biology under one roof. As a professional at VTT, you’ll get to witness and influence the future of science and technology as it happens.  

• Career and learning opportunities. As a scientific expert organisation, we put a lot of emphasis on learning and development, and support our people in reaching their full potential. People tend to stay at VTT for more than 10 years, as we offer opportunities to develop and grow into new responsibilities. If you’re curious, ambitious and willing to learn, VTT is the place to take your career to the next level. 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 great 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 we offer exercise and culture benefits, hobby clubs, and voluntary well-being services such as meditation programmes and trainings on cognitive ergonomics. 

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 12 May 2024. We will process applications as they come in and fill in the position as soon as we find the right candidate. 

Interested and want to hear more? 

For further information, please contact Julia Nevmerzhitskaya, EU Programmes Manager, Digital Technologies, julia.nevmerzhitskaya@vtt.fi, phone: +358 468567714 on Monday 29.4 14:00-15:00; Friday 3.5 14:00-15:00 (Finnish time). 

We look forward to hearing from you! 

Location: At VTT we are working in a flexible hybrid work model and your on-site office location can be either in Espoo, Oulu, Tampere or Jyväskylä.