EU Horizon Marine Projects Lead & Policy Liaison

Syddansk Universitet; Cortex Park; On-site; DKK 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

SDU invites applications for a Project Manager with Horizon Europe experience to lead operational management of large marine science projects within the External Relations Team at SDU NAT. The role focuses on public consultations, event facilitation, and stakeholder engagement with Danish and European partners.

You should hold a PhD in marine science and demonstrate reporting, data analysis and policy-impact skills.

Qualifications

• A PhD in marine science, environmental science, or another relevant natural science discipline.
• Experience in project coordination and research management within universities, research institutions, public authorities or consultancies.
• Excellent communication in written and spoken English and Danish.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
• High attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Familiarity with administrative tools such as WorkZone.
• Demonstrated experience applying data analysis and reporting skills.
• Working with Horizon Europe funding schemes.
• Experience from public authorities and implementing workflows in university settings.

Responsibilities

• Implement and take responsibility for the operational management of the projects and research.
• Support leadership and act as an administrative contact for stakeholders at SDU, focusing on public authorities.
• Liaise with funding agencies, SDU staff, and external partners; align processes with rules and funder requirements.
• Assist in communications; coordinate events, workshops, public engagement activities and meetings.
• Prepare scientific, impact and financial reports.
• Document project progress and ensure timely submission to funders.
• Coordinate data collection and information sharing among partners.
• Coordinate stakeholder and community engagement across partner organisations.
• Contribute to policy analysis and impact evaluation for ocean and water contexts.

Skills

Project coordination

Reporting & data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Communication (EN & DK)

Policy analysis

WorkZone familiarity

Horizon Europe funding

Cross-institution collaboration

Event facilitation

Education

PhD in marine science

Tools

WorkZone

Job description

SDU invites applications for a Project Manager with Horizon Europe experience to lead operational management of large marine science projects within the External Relations Team at SDU NAT. The role focuses on public consultations, event facilitation, and stakeholder engagement with Danish and European partners.

You should hold a PhD in marine science and demonstrate reporting, data analysis and policy-impact skills.