Senior Advisor EU Funding

Become part of the FHML-Grants Office and be an advisor on EU funding for researchers. Advise FHML on a grant strategy focused on Europe. Are you a strong lobbyist and knowledge holder on this topic? Then keep on reading.

Job Description
As Senior EU grants advisor, you will play an important role in supporting academic staff in developing their research ideas into strong fundable grant proposals. You will provide researchers with grant information and support and advise them when applying for grants. You will use your knowledge and experience to drive change and improvements. You will work closely with the other enthusiastic colleagues from the FHML-Grants Office on:

• Proactively identifying and evaluating European grant opportunities, as well as responding to researchers’ requests for grant information.
• Discuss grant opportunities with researchers and advise on the match of a research idea with a grant opportunity and corresponding funding requirements.
• Build, extend and lobby in your network of internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide advice on building consortia.
• Collect and disseminate grant information relevant to FHML.
• Analyse data and advise management on improvement opportunities.
• Write policy documents to implement changes and improvements.
• Provide training and information sessions, within FHML and/or university wide.
• Liaise with Funding bodies.

Requirements
You are organised, proactive and result oriented. You can work under pressure and have an independent working attitude.

• A relevant academic qualification, preferably a PhD in Life Sciences or another relevant Beta study.
• Minimum of 5 years relevant work experience in the academic sector or other complex organizations. Knowledge of the Dutch and European grant landscape is necessary.
• You are an experienced lobbyist and have a broad and functionally relevant network.
• Affinity with the academic sector and preferably several years of excellent interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills in English and Dutch.

What we offer
As a Senior Advisor EU funding at the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, you will be employed by the most international university in the Netherlands, located in the beautiful city of Maastricht. In addition, we offer you:

• Good employment conditions. The position is graded in scale 10 according to UFO profile Knowledge Valorisation Officer, with corresponding salary based on experience ranging from €3378,00 and €5331,00 gross per month (based on a full-time employment of 38 hours per week). In addition to the monthly salary, an 8.0% holiday allowance and an 8.3% year-end bonus apply.
• An employment contract for a period of 12 months with a scope of 1,0 FTE. Upon proven suitability, the employment contract will be converted to an indefinite contract. 
• At Maastricht University, the well-being of our employees is of utmost importance, we offer flexible working hours and the possibility to work partly from home if the nature of your position allows it. You will receive a monthly commuting and internet allowance for this. If you work full-time, you will be entitled to 29 vacation days and 4 additional public holidays per year, namely carnival Monday, carnival Tuesday, Good Friday, and Liberation Day. If you choose to accumulate compensation hours, an additional 12 days will be added. Furthermore, you can personalize your employment conditions through a collective labor agreement (CAO) choice model. 
• As Maastricht University, we offer various other excellent secondary employment conditions. These include a good pension scheme with the ABP and the opportunity for UM employees to participate in company fitness and make use of the extensive sports facilities that we also offer to our students. 
• Last but certainly not least, we provide the space and facilities for your personal and professional development. We facilitate this by offering a wide range of training programs and supporting various well-established initiatives such as 'acknowledge and appreciate'. 
   

The terms of employment at Maastricht University are largely set out in the collective labor agreement of Dutch Universities. In addition, local provisions specific to UM apply. For more information, click here.

Maastricht University
Why work at Maastricht University?

At Maastricht University (UM), everything revolves around the future. The future of our students, as we work to equip them with a solid, broad-based foundation for the rest of their lives. And the future of society, as we seek solutions through our research to issues from all around the world. Our six faculties combined provide a comprehensive package of study programmes and research.

In our teaching, we use the Problem-Based Learning (PBL) method. Students work in small groups, looking for solutions to problems themselves. By discussing issues and working together to draw conclusions, formulate answers and present them to their peers, students develop essential skills for their future careers.

With over 22,300 students and more than 5,000 employees from all over the world, UM is home to a vibrant and inspiring international community.

Are you drawn to an international setting focused on education, science and scholarship? Are you keen to contribute however your skills and qualities allow? Our door is open to you! As a young European university, we value your talent and look forward to creating the future together.

Click here for more information about UM. 

Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences
At the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences (FHML), everything revolves around healthy living. Our research and education are not solely focused on recovery, but place a strong emphasis on prevention, health preservation, and health promotion. Our aim is to use our knowledge and expertise to genuinely contribute to the well-being of individual people as well as society in total. 

In, research, and healthcare, FHML is closely collaborating with the academic hospital in Maastricht, together forming the Maastricht University Medical Center (MUMC+).  FHML is strongly connected in education, research, and care with the Maastricht academic hospital, together with which it forms the Maastricht University Medical Centre (MUMC+). 

FHML, which is the largest faculty of Maastricht University, is formed by an (inter)national community of employees and students. The faculty offers a wide range of Dutch and English-taught bachelor's and master's programs in innovative educational concepts in which the emphasis is always on building bridges to practice.
 

The multidisciplinary research of the FHML focuses on a number of carefully chosen topical current themes. In addition to research aimed at gaining new insights, it also concerns research whose results can be directly translated into concrete applications and innovations. The implementation of the various research programs is organized in our six graduate schools and two institutes.

 
Curious?
Are you interested in this exciting position but still have questions? Feel free to contact Doriënne Plum Corporate Recruiter) at dorienne.plum@maastrichtuniversity.nl.

Applying?
Or are you already convinced and ready to become our new Senior Advisor EU Funding? Apply now, no later than 30 June 2025, for this position.

The vacancy is open for internal and external candidates. In case of equal qualifications, internal candidates will be prioritized.

Maastricht University is committed to promoting and nurturing a diverse and inclusive community. We believe that diversity in our staff and student population contributes to the quality of research and education at UM, and strive to enable this through inclusive policies and innovative projects led by teams of staff and students. We encourage you to apply for this position.