External Collaborator - Agrifood Expert

Cosvitec Università & Impresa; Rimini; In loco; EUR 10.000 - 30.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading Italian R&D organization is looking for Agri-Food Experts to contribute to ongoing EU projects in sustainable agriculture and food innovation. Candidates should have a strong background in agri-food systems and at least 5 years of relevant experience. This position offers flexible and remote-friendly collaboration, with opportunities for timely compensation and involvement in international research networks.

Servizi

Flexible work arrangements

Involvement in international research

Opportunities for co-authoring project deliverables

Competenze

• 5 years of working experience in the agri-food sector.
• Strong knowledge in areas like precision farming and value chain management.
• Excellent written and spoken English; other EU languages are a plus.

Mansioni

• Contribute to EU-funded projects in the agri-food sector.
• Provide technical expertise in sustainable agriculture and food innovation.
• Support capacity-building activities like workshops and trainings.

Conoscenze

Knowledge of agri-food systems

Innovation in agriculture

Sustainability practices

EU project implementation

Strong communication skills

Formazione

University degree in Agriculture, Food Science, or Environmental Sciences

Descrizione del lavoro

Call for Experts – Agri-Food Sector (EU Projects) Remote / Hybrid collaboration Ongoing collaboration Deadline for applications : Open call

Cosvitec – Research and High Education, an Italian R&D and training organization with strong experience in EU-funded initiatives, is looking for

Agri-Food Experts

to join our pool of collaborators for ongoing and future

European projects

in the agri-food and sustainable development sectors. We are seeking professionals with a strong background in agri-food systems, innovation, sustainability, and EU project implementation (Horizon Europe, PRIMA, Erasmus+, Interreg, etc.) who are interested in

long-term collaborations

as technical experts

Main Responsibilities : Contribute to the implementation of EU-funded projects in the agri-food sector Provide technical expertise in areas such as sustainable agriculture, food innovation, circular economy, or rural development Support capacity-building and knowledge-transfer activities (workshops, trainings, publications) Collaborate with international stakeholders and contribute to project deliverables Participate in networking and dissemination events when required Support local engagement of agri-food companies and stakeholders

Profile of the Ideal Candidate : University degree (MSc or PhD preferred) in Agriculture, Food Science, Environmental Sciences, or related fields Proven 5 years working experience in the agri-food sector Strong knowledge of agri-food topics such as precision farming, food security, organic production, or value chain management Excellent English (written and spoken); other EU languages are a plus Strong communication and teamwork skills Availability for ongoing collaboration on a project-by-project basis

We Offer : Flexible and remote-friendly collaboration Involvement in international consortia and research networks Opportunities for co-authoring and co-designing innovative project deliverables (articles, scientific papers, training programmes, IT tools and softwares) Fair and timely compensation based on project involvement

Looking forward to connect!