Research Coordinator

CAALA | LCA & CO₂-Optimierung; München; Vor Ort; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading PropTech company in Munich is seeking an experienced project manager to coordinate EU-funded research projects and manage stakeholder engagement. The ideal candidate has a Master's degree in a relevant field and 2-3 years of experience in similar roles. Proficiency in German and English, alongside strong organizational skills, is required. This position requires balancing independent work and collaboration in an interdisciplinary team environment.

Qualifikationen

• 2 – 3 years of experience coordinating EU-funded research projects.
• Strong knowledge of EU funding frameworks and reporting platforms.
• Professional proficiency in spoken and written German and English.

Aufgaben

• Coordinate day-to-day operations of EU Horizon Europe projects.
• Support project planning and implementation timelines.
• Prepare and submit technical project reports.

Kenntnisse

Project Coordination

Financial Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Documentation

Multitasking

Ausbildung

Master’s degree in a relevant field

Jobbeschreibung

Your mission

• Project Coordination & Management
  • Coordinate day-to-day operations of EU Horizon Europe projects and national research projects.
  • Support project planning, implementation, timelines, and deliverable tracking.
  • Manage communication between internal teams, external partners, and funding bodies.
• Research Strategy & Opportunity Identification
  • Identify and evaluate new research calls and funding opportunities that align with CAALA’s product direction and market needs.
  • Support the development of new project concepts and proposals grounded in user needs and product strategy.
• Grant & Reporting Support
  • Prepare, review, and submit technical and administrative project reports.
  • Assist in drafting proposals for EU and national funding opportunities.
  • Ensure compliance with EU, national, and internal regulations and reporting requirements.
• Financial & Administrative Management
  • Support budget monitoring, resource allocation, and financial reporting.
  • Coordinate with finance and administration departments to ensure compliance and documentation accuracy.
• Stakeholder Engagement
  • Organize and participate in consortium meetings, workshops, and dissemination activities.
  • Act as a primary contact for project partners and stakeholders across Europe.
• Documentation & Quality Assurance
  • Maintain accurate project documentation, records, and communication logs.
  • Monitor risks and help develop mitigation strategies for ongoing projects.

Your profile

• Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., engineering, environmental sciences, project management, social sciences).
• 2 – 3 years of experience coordinating EU-funded research projects (Horizon Europe or Horizon 2020).
• Experience managing German national research grants (e.g., DFG, BMBF, BMWK) is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of EU funding frameworks, regulations, and reporting platforms (e.g., Funding & Tenders Portal).
• Professional proficiency in spoken and written German and English is required for this position.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and multitasking skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in an international, interdisciplinary environment.

About Us

CAALA GmbH is an established, multi-award-winning PropTech based in Munich. We are an interdisciplinary team of architects, civil engineers and software specialists from all over the world. We are open-minded, dynamic, unique and act out of conviction.