R&D Lead: Construction Automation & Building Envelopes
VITO
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Job summary
VITO is seeking a senior R&D Expert to steer the Construction Robotics and Innovative Building Envelopes (CRIB) roadmap and drive long-term innovation in industrialised construction. You will coordinate research, valorisation, and partnerships across academia, industry, and policy actors to translate ideas into impactful trajectories.
You will lead proposal development and guide teams towards competitive, funded projects while promoting collaboration with EnergyVille and external stakeholders in
Qualifications
- Excellent strategic thinking to connect research, innovation and valorisation.
- Ability to coordinate cross-disciplinary teams across partners and sectors.
- Experience with European/regional research funding and proposal development.
Responsibilities
- Steer the CRIB innovation roadmap and align with market opportunities.
- Coordinate interdisciplinary teams and manage complex stakeholder networks.
- Translate ambitious ideas into actionable research trajectories and projects.
- Lead proposal writing and manage a portfolio of regional, national and European funded initiatives.
- Foster collaborations with VITO, EnergyVille, industry, and public partners.
Skills
Education
Job description
VITO is seeking a senior R&D Expert to steer the Construction Robotics and Innovative Building Envelopes (CRIB) roadmap and drive long-term innovation in industrialised construction. You will coordinate research, valorisation, and partnerships across academia, industry, and policy actors to translate ideas into impactful trajectories.
You will lead proposal development and guide teams towards competitive, funded projects while promoting collaboration with EnergyVille and external stakeholders in
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