Senior Scientific Officer

il y a 3 semaines


Paris, Île-de-France EURAXESS Czech Republic Temps plein
About the Position

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Scientific Officer to join our team at the Human Frontier Science Program Organization (HFSPO). As a key member of our organization, you will play a critical role in supporting the development and implementation of our research programs, as well as contributing to the scientific outreach and communication activities of HFSPO.

Key Responsibilities
  • Support the annual cycle for HFSP Awards, including the HFSP Research Grants, HFSP Accelerator Grants, the HFSP Fellowships, and the S4S Initiative;
  • Support the Director of Awards in all aspects of the peer review process of the applications, including the selection of HFSP review committee members and the selection and assignment of mail reviewers;
  • Take responsibility for the peer review process as assigned, including the preparation, organization, operation of the meetings, and the documentation of results;
  • Prepare reports for award statistics and research output;
  • Liaise with Awardees and their Research Organizations to ensure excellence in post-award administration, compliance with HFSPO policies, and sapiential support of awardees;
  • Actively integrate in the day-to-day handling of proposals and award management;
  • Contribute to the HFSP Annual report, HFSP Science Digest, Award Booklets, and other outreach material, actively proposing content based on HFSP-funded research;
  • Provide input to Frontier Workshops, Conferences, and other events;
  • Contribute to all scientific communication and outreach activities of HFSPO;
  • In close cooperation with the Science Communications Division, prepare the work for creating an active alumni community and ensuring best visibility of the breadth of frontier research funded by HFSPO;
  • Contribute creatively to program development with proposals, background analyses, and literature review, as required;
  • Prepare background information and documents in preparation of Program evaluations;
  • Support the drafting of guidelines, reference documentation, and policies underpinning the award cycle and new initiatives.
Requirements
  • A scientific background and a PhD-level degree in the life sciences or in scientific disciplines at the intersection with life sciences, ideally with a cross-disciplinary and international career path;
  • At least 7 years of hands-on experience following the PhD, combining academic research and grant writing, including experience with research funders and peer review;
  • Demonstrated knowledge in a scientific field within the scientific realm of HFSP;
  • Excellent scientific writing skills;
  • Willingness and curiosity to learn about the broad spectrum of scientific research supported by HFSP;
  • Attention to detail and scientific rigor;
  • Demonstrated ability to manage a substantial and varied workload effectively, including managing competing demands, maintaining accuracy, and coordinating activities across and within divisions within the Organization;
  • Strong team player with an ability to listen and collaborate with a wide range of colleagues, experts, and strategic partners;
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and experience of working in a multi-national/cultural environment;
  • High proficiency in Microsoft Office and software packages used for peer review and grant management;
  • Native proficiency in English with outstanding editing and writing skills.
What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary in reference to the OECD international remuneration scale, including coverage for health, unemployment, retirement, and insurance package to the candidate, including family, under the rules of French law. International candidates are eligible for moving and installation expenses, and may qualify for expatriation allowance.

We value diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, open science, and sustainability, and are committed to the highest ethical standards of integrity, accountability, independence, impartiality, transparency, respect, and professional conduct. On this basis, we support and nurture individual scientists at all stages of their career and the scientific community at large.

How to Apply

Please submit your application through the "Apply Now" button by 11 November 2024. Please include your CV and a letter of motivation listing two references. Interviews will be conducted in December 2024/January 2025.


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