Grant Funding Coordinator for Scientific Projects (6 months)

Danmarks Tekniske Universitet; Ørsted; On-site; DKK 300,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

DTU is seeking a short-term administrative supporter and advisor to world-class scientists for BRIGHT. You will drive funding processes from pre-grant strategies to post-grant coordination, managing multiple parallel projects and related administrative tasks.

The role emphasizes reading grant guidance, budget tracking, and collaboration with researchers, funders, and DTU legal. Start 16-11-2026; 6-month appointment; Danish collective agreement.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with solid methodological understanding.
• Motivation for using Excel and other digital tools for data handling and administration.
• Ability to collaborate efficiently across professional and cultural borders.
• Good English skills spoken and written – English is our company language.
• Ability to understand Danish guidelines, instructions and the like.

Responsibilities

• Read grant guidance documents to understand the specific conditions of each project.
• Manage paperwork, coordination and progress of projects.
• Plan project meetings, take minutes and consolidate progress reports.
• Maintain funding agency portals and project websites.
• Keep up to date on project budgets with reporting to management.
• Attend quarterly meetings with researchers and financial officers regarding budgets.
• Handle legal support and contract negotiation with DTU’s Legal Department.
• Manage administrative tasks related to external scientists’ research stays and PhD study stays abroad.
• Ensure documents are updated and archived correctly in DTU DOCs.

Skills

Overview and detail orientation

Excel and data handling

Collaboration across borders

English skills (oral and written)

Education

Master’s degree

Tools

DTU DOCs

Job description

DTU is seeking a short-term administrative supporter and advisor to world-class scientists for BRIGHT. You will drive funding processes from pre-grant strategies to post-grant coordination, managing multiple parallel projects and related administrative tasks.

The role emphasizes reading grant guidance, budget tracking, and collaboration with researchers, funders, and DTU legal. Start 16-11-2026; 6-month appointment; Danish collective agreement.