Project research assistant - MonoGutHealth

Project research assistant – MonoGutHealth

MonoGutHealth is a Horizon 2020 project supported by the Marie Sklodowska-Curie Programme and coordinated by Agroscope. MonoGutHealth offers 11 PhD students at 6 different European institutions an interdisciplinary, intersectoral educational experience in a highly topical area of livestock research.
For the successful implementation of this ambitious project, MonoGutHealth’s Project Coordinator is dependent on the assistance of a Project Manager. Together, they will ensure the coordination of the research activity between the various research institutions and industry.

• Supporting the Project Coordinator in the implementation, management and controlling of the project
• Managing the daily operational tasks: organising project meetings (agenda items, minutes, event venues), training weeks and meetings of the person responsible for the ’work packages’
• Oversight of the project budget and the reporting for the European Union (total budget approx. €3 million)
• Coordinating communication with the European Science Communication Institute (ESCI) for preparation of the MonoGutHealth project results (newsletter, article for the general public, MonoGutHealth website and outreach events)
• Supporting the ESCI in the organisation of scientific and strategic events to promote the research programme

• A Master’s degree in Agricultural Sciences, Life Sciences or a comparable research discipline; alternatively, general knowledge or experience in research
• Team-minded, communicative and achievement-oriented personality
• Further training in project management an advantage
• Excellent (written and oral) communication skills in English are indispensable
• Willingness to travel within Europe essential