Research Administration Manager

Are you ready to support researchers working with CO2 capture and conversion technologies? Join us at the Novo Nordisk Foundation CO2 Research Center (CORC) on our mission to make global, societal impact via developing novel science for CO2 capture and conversion for storage or utilization to replace fossil carbon and fossil fuel‐intensive processes with sustainable, CO2‐based technologies. We are looking for a Research Administration Manager to join our team from 1 February 2025, or as soon as possible.
Expected start date and duration of employment
This is a permanent position starting on 1 February 2025, or as soon as possible.
Job description
The Research Administration Manager, will be:

• Main driver of the CORC’s ‘open call’ process:
  • Advising applicants on grants processes upon inquiries
  • Carrying out the administrative steps of the grants processes
  • Managing the administration related to the scientific grant committees in collaboration with the team
• Managing administration of CORC-financed research projects (budgeting, support in drafting contracts, following up on contracts, etc.)
• Carrying out research administration of the center in general, such as:
  • Managing and driving reporting processes to the Novo Nordisk Foundation (collecting data and submitting data in ResearchFish)
  • Administration related to research gatherings and meetings

The Research Administration Manager is a newly established position and will be a key member of the team working on research administration. The Research Administration Manager will be part of the CORC HQs team based at Aarhus University and will be working closely with the center’s scientific coordinators, in particular.

The immediate need will be supporting the ‘open call’ grants processes. Part of CORC’s strategic funding is reserved for ‘open calls’, which is an opportunity for researchers world-wide to apply for funding for their novel research ideas within a number of themes that will be announced in the near future. The Research Administration Manager will play a key role in operating the open call process, together with colleagues.

Depending on the candidate’s profile, the role has the potential to develop over time. Examples of potential future areas that the candidate might work with:

• Management related to external funding (coordinating and writing large grant proposals, e.g. for Horizon Europe)
• Research project administration related to legal matters (e.g. Intellectual Property Right (IPR)) or administration related to collaboration agreements

Your profile
We are looking for a candidate who:

• has solid experience with research administration and grants processes (either from the applicant side at a university or from a foundation).
• is a strong and clear communicator in English in both writing and speaking, fitting easily into an international environment. (Danish skills is an advantage, but not a requirement).
• has project management experience with a capacity to oversee tasks and drive development and results, both individually and as part of a team.
• is eager to proactively take lead on activities supporting researchers.

We are open to various backgrounds for this position. Among other relevant qualifications includes:

• Experience with funding (developing larger research proposals)
• Experience with managing research budgets
• Experience with legal matters related to research administration (e.g. Public Administration Law)

Who we are
The Novo Nordisk Foundation CO2 Research Center (CORC) was established in 2022 and is a mission‐oriented center based at Aarhus University. The center’s purpose is to develop novel science and early technologies for carbon capture and conversion for storage or utilization. The center comprises 16 research groups at Aarhus University and Stanford University (US), University of Tübingen (DE), University of Copenhagen (DK), Technical University of Denmark (DK), and Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (DE). In total, the center encompasses a wide range of researchers, spanning across Ph.D. students, postdocs and principal investigators.
You will be part of the CORC HQs team at Aarhus University, currently consisting of 9 colleagues. And we look forward to welcoming more colleagues to the team in the near future.
See more on here.
What we offer
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The department/centre offers:

• a well-developed research infrastructure, laboratories and access to shared equipment
• an exciting interdisciplinary environment with many national, international and industrial collaborators
• a work environment encouraging lively, open and critical discussion
• a work environment with close working relationships, networking and social activities
• a workplace characterised by professionalism, equality and a healthy work-life balance

Place of work and area of employment
The place of work is at Gustav Wieds Vej 10c, 8000 Aarhus C, and the area of employment is Aarhus University with affiliated institutions.
Contact information
For further information, please contact: Head of Operations, Anita Friis Sommer, +4593517771
Deadline
Applications must be received no later than 11 December 2024.
Interviews are planned to take place during January 2025.

Formalities and salary range
Salary and terms as agreed between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Confederation of Professional Unions.

Depending on your experience, skills, and education level, the employment will be as an academic employee or specialist consultant.

Aarhus University’s ambition is to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and to foster a culture in which each individual has opportunities to thrive, achieve and develop. We view equality and diversity as assets, and we welcome all applicants.

The application must be submitted via Aarhus University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aarhus University's website.

Aarhus University
Aarhus University is an academically diverse and research-intensive university with a strong commitment to high-quality research and education and the development of society nationally and globally. The university offers an inspiring research and teaching environment to its 38,000 students (FTEs) and 8,300 employees, and has an annual revenues of EUR 935 million. Learn more at www.international.au.dk/

Department: NNF CO2 Research Center/

Deadline: 10 December 2024

Location: Aarhus C Gustav Wieds Vej 10C