Senior Grants Scientist, Frontier Biology Research

Euraxess; Strasbourg; Ibrido; EUR 90.000 - 115.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The Senior Scientific Officer – Research Grants at HFSPO in Strasbourg leads scientific implementation of the Research Grants Program, manages peer review cycles and ensures high-quality program analytics across HFSP’s portfolios.

Working with the Director of Awards and cross-program teams, you will provide expert scientific judgement, oversight of grant assessment, and strategic input to strengthen HFSP’s portfolio while operating in an international, collaborative environment.

Competenze

• PhD in life sciences or related field is required.
• Experience in research funding, grant assessment and peer review is essential.
• Strong analytical skills for program evaluation and impact assessment.
• Excellent written and spoken English for scientific writing and reporting.

Mansioni

• Lead the scientific and operational implementation of HFSP Research Grants and related programs.
• Manage the annual Research Grants award cycle and the peer review process.
• Oversee selection of review committees and external reviewers for balanced expertise.
• Provide feedback to applicants following peer review and maintain policy alignment.
• Escalate matters with policy or strategic implications to the Director of Awards.
• Support cross-program activities and contribute to program development and evaluations.

Conoscenze

Grant assessment

Program analytics

Scientific leadership

English writing

Formazione

PhD in life sciences

Strumenti

MS Office

Descrizione del lavoro

The Senior Scientific Officer – Research Grants at HFSPO in Strasbourg leads scientific implementation of the Research Grants Program, manages peer review cycles and ensures high-quality program analytics across HFSP’s portfolios.

Working with the Director of Awards and cross-program teams, you will provide expert scientific judgement, oversight of grant assessment, and strategic input to strengthen HFSP’s portfolio while operating in an international, collaborative environment.