Innovation Funding Specialist â Warsaw
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Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Many challenges in food security are road-blocked by the scarcity of sufficient environmental data for making decisions. Most agricultural players have no means of rapidly assessing the health of their soils plants seeds and fertilizers particularly in rural areas.
Consequently QED is developing novel hardware sensors for collecting environmental data more affordably and easily using techniques such as infrared spectroscopy and automated chemistry. Our work lies at the intersection of mechatronics chemistry physics and computing.
QED is looking to hire Innovation Funding Specialists with a solid background in the natural sciences (e.g. physics chemistry agronomy) to assist with grant proposal writing pitch deck preparation and communication with funding bodies and partners.
Key responsibilities:
Monitor and identify national and international funding opportunities (EU global agencies foundations etc.).
Write and submit high-quality grant proposals including technical and non-technical content.
Conduct desk research on relevant scientific and funding topics.
Collaborate with internal teams (technical R&D business) to gather input and align funding strategies with company goals.
Prepare promotional and communication materials (pitch decks articles whitepapers project summaries one-pagers).
Maintain a database of grant opportunities submission deadlines and reporting requirements.
Maintain communication with partners funding agencies and collaborators as needed.
Support scientific outreach and visibility of the company in relevant scientific and innovation ecosystems.
Requirements:
Excellent writing skills in English especially in scientific and technical communication.
Critical thinking write logically.
Proven experience in grant writing research communication or fundraising at least 3 years.
Be ahead of time with proposal submissions.
Communicate easily with people from different backgrounds and timezones.
Strong analytical and online research skills.
Ability to translate complex scientific ideas into clear persuasive narratives.
Organized proactive and capable of managing multiple deadlines.
Familiarity with Horizon Europe EIC Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation USAID or similar funding schemes is a plus.
English fluency: B2 or higher (hard requirement)
English typing speed > 40 words per minute
Nice to have:
Degree (min. MSc) in a relevant scientific field: agronomy biology chemistry physics environmental science or similar.
Compensation is competitive and commensurate to experience.
Work with nice people!
See more of the world!
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
- Sales Experience
- Crane
- Customer Service
- Communication skills
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Microsoft Word
- Case Management
- OSHA
- Team Management
- Catheterization
- Microsoft Outlook Calendar
- EHS
