Strategic Research Grant Writer & Funding Partner

Vrije Universiteit Brussel; Brussel Hoofdstad; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Homeworking options

Telework allowance 50 euros/mo

Internet fee 20 euros/mo

35 days of leave (full-time basis)

Public transport reimbursement

Job summary

Vrije Universiteit Brussel seeks a Research Grant Writing & Supporting Officer to advance MOVE research group’s funding efforts. You will monitor funding opportunities, guide researchers in proposal development, and coordinate collaborative consortia across academia, industry, and policy to secure external funding.

You will lead grant-writing capacity, ensure compliance with funders, and support administrative management of funded projects while collaborating with Research and TechTransfer

Qualifications

• PhD or demonstrable grant-writing experience.
• Excellent academic English skills.
• Proven track record in securing research funding.
• Leadership in funding development activities.
• Understanding of national/international funding (FWO, MSCA, ERC).
• Ability to assess ideas and translate into competitive proposals.
• Strong strategic insight with project and resource management.
• Team player with ability to boost collaborations and visibility.
• Eligible to work in Belgium and meet visa requirements.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and identify funding opportunities aligned with MOVE.
• Build grant-writing capacity of MOVE researchers.
• Support development of grant proposals tailored to calls.
• Foster collaboration and consortia across academia/industry/policy.
• Support administrative management of funded projects (deadlines, ethics, budgets).
• Participate in MOVE group meetings.
• Serve as liaison between MOVE group, Research Dept, and TechTransfer.

Skills

Grant writing

Academic English

Funding acquisition

Strategic thinking

Education

PhD or equivalent

Job description

Vrije Universiteit Brussel seeks a Research Grant Writing & Supporting Officer to advance MOVE research group’s funding efforts. You will monitor funding opportunities, guide researchers in proposal development, and coordinate collaborative consortia across academia, industry, and policy to secure external funding.

You will lead grant-writing capacity, ensure compliance with funders, and support administrative management of funded projects while collaborating with Research and TechTransfer