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European Project Manager for Proposal Writing

Hybrid in Vigo·Full-time·Added yesterday (last checked 20 Oct)

GRADIANT

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Overview

Salary: From €30,000 a year
About €1,930 a month after tax.
Work mode: Hybrid, Vigo
Contract: Permanent contract, full-time hours
English: Required
Experience: 3+ years
Education: University degree
Benefits: Private health insurance

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Requirements

What we're looking for

🔍What we are looking for

Higher university degree, preferably in Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Science, or Physics.
More than 3 years of work experience, preferably in drafting EU projects in the field of technology.
Knowledge of the functioning of the European Commission's policies and funding programs for research and innovation.
Excellent level of spoken and written English. Good knowledge of other European languages will be valued.
Ability to meet tight deadlines, multitask, synthesize information and provide analysis, and work in a multicultural environment.

Nice to have

A master's degree in European grant management for R&D&I is an advantage.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

💶 Salary: From 30.000€SBA + % variable depending on your knowledge, experience and desire!

🏖️ 23 days of holidays + your birthday + 24th and 31st of December, you will have 26 days of holiday🤪#TroulaDays What's this? At Gradiant you'll be able to choose one Friday off a month, so you can switch off and enjoy a longer weekend.

👩🏻💻 Teleworking and office. Decide how and when you want to work with your team to strike a balance.

📙 Personal training budget. We want to help you improve your technical skills, feel involved in the tech community and develop your soft skills to lead teams and/or lead projects.

💻 We will provide you with all the necessary equipment so that you can work comfortably.

💰 Flexible salary. Today, we offer various services through flexible pay, restaurant vouchers, childcare, transport, medical insurance...

⚖️ Work-life balance. Your work-life balance is really important to us.

👕 Our culture is our goal: a working environment where horizontal communication is our maxim.

🌈 We promote a work environment based on equal opportunities and believe in the value of diversity and inclusion. We welcome everyone to join our team, regardless of gender, origin, sexual orientation, beliefs, or disability. The important thing is that you want to grow at Gradiant.

If you are passionate about project writing, joining a top team, working with brilliant teams, and want to leave your mark on European technological innovation, Gradiant is the place for you.

The role

We are looking for someone who can help us grow thanks to their experience and participation in forums related to public research and innovation programs at European level, helping us to continue to grow and position ourselves as a reference in our areas of expertise.

What you'll do

Planning, coordinating, and drafting proposals, ensuring their consistency and quality and meeting established deadlines in collaboration with Gradiant's technical areas.
Adapting all proposals to the requirements and guidelines of the call for proposals.
Participating in the generation, development, and selection of new ideas for EU-sponsored R&D projects.
Keeping up to date with relevant EU research programs and calls for proposals, monitoring EU legislation and EC regulations that may be of interest to us.
Identifying new opportunities within EU institutions and programs: Horizon Europe, DIGITAL Europe, Interreg, Ju-Chips and others.
Promoting Gradiant's active participation in European-scale initiatives, such as EU associations, industry associations, and other strategic alliances.

Hiring process

🤝 Interested?

📩 Send us your resume and tell us why you are interested in joining our team.

About GRADIANT

GRADIANT is a non-profit research center based in Vigo, Spain, dedicated to applied AI research. It operates as a collaborative hub that connects academic research with industrial applications, focusing on areas such as computer vision, natural language processing, and quantum computing. The center is known for its strong ties to the University of Vigo and its participation in European research projects, positioning itself as a key player in Spain's AI landscape.

For international professionals, GRADIANT offers a unique opportunity to work in a research-driven environment in the northwest of Spain. The center actively recruits international talent, as evidenced by its participation in the Marie Curie postdoctoral fellowship program, making it an accessible entry point for researchers looking to establish themselves in Spain. The work culture is collaborative and academic, with a strong emphasis on publishing and applied research, and while the official language is likely Spanish, English is commonly used in research settings, which is a significant advantage for international hires.

Industry: AI Research
Founded: 2019
Employees: 11–50
Headquarters: Vigo, Spain
In Spain: Vigo
Website: gradiant.org

Good to know if you are moving

The center actively recruits international researchers through Marie Curie postdoctoral fellowships, offering a structured path for non-Spanish researchers.
Working language in research teams is typically English, lowering the barrier for international professionals.
Vigo offers a significantly lower cost of living compared to Madrid or Barcelona, allowing researchers to stretch their salaries further.
The center's non-profit status and academic ties provide a stable, research-focused environment rather than a corporate one.
Galicia's tech ecosystem is growing, and GRADIANT is a key player, which can be valuable for networking and career progression in Spain.

In their own words

About the company & team

Our European Projects Office was created in mid 2010 as a strategic bet of Gradiant towards the participation in cooperative research and innovation activities at EU level. Nearly fifteen years after, Gradiant counts over 55 participations in FP7, H2020 and Horizon Europe projects, some of them as coordinator. Throughout these years Gradiant has established itself as a competitive RTO at EU level, and an innovation lighthouse at national level. Additionally, we have positioned ourselves as an active player across the ICT sector within a number of European Innovation Alliances, Industrial Associations, European Innovation Partnerships and Technology Platforms.

We are committed to keep along this track and want to address new exciting challenges and opportunities ahead of us, but we need help.

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