Junior Research & Innovation Associate

is an innovation management consulting firm that passionately transforms organizations and teams by activating new skills applying disruptive methodologies and creating high-quality thought-leading content.

We are looking for a Junior Research & Innovation Associate to join our team and support the implementation of the companys EU-funded projects. The role involves project coordination support administrative and reporting tasks dissemination and communication activities and the preparation of project-related materials and deliverables.

This is an ideal opportunity for an early-career professional who wants to build hands-on experience in EU projects innovation management project coordination and dissemination activities within multidisciplinary and international consortia.

The role combines innovation-oriented project delivery creative communication and operational coordination offering exposure to cutting-edge tech-enabled and socially impactful projects.

Tasks

• Support the implementation of EU-funded projects including coordination reporting and administrative tasks.
• Assist in the drafting review formatting and quality control of project deliverables reports and supporting documentation.
• Support dissemination and communication activities for EU-funded projects.
• Contribute to the implementation of publicity actions workshops events and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Create content in multiple formats including presentations short texts visuals videos and infographics.
• Monitor deadlines timelines partner inputs and project documentation under the guidance of senior team members.
• Maintain project files templates documentation and materials in line with company quality standards and brand guidelines.
• Support internal coordination with the project team and external communication with consortium partners where needed.
• Conduct desk research on topics related to innovation digital transformation technology transfer entrepreneurship culture and emerging technologies.
• Contribute to the preparation of meeting notes agendas progress updates and partner communication materials.

Requirements

• A university degree in Management Economics Marketing Communication Social Sciences Innovation European Studies or another relevant field.
• Initial exposure to EU-funded projects such as Horizon Europe Erasmus CERV Creative Europe or similar programmes. This will be considered an asset.
• Strong interest in innovation digital transformation technology transfer entrepreneurship culture and EU project implementation.
• Excellent command of English both written and verbal.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office tools especially Word Excel and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with SaaS and collaboration tools such as Slack Trello Canva Notion or similar.
• Ability to use AI and LLM tools responsibly for productivity research and content creation.
• Strong organizational research writing and coordination skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to deliver quality work on time.
• Ability to analyze information solve problems and communicate clearly.
• A growth mindset curiosity openness to feedback and willingness to learn.
• A proactive attitude and willingness to contribute to a collaborative fast-moving team environment.

Benefits

• Continuous learning and personal development opportunities
• Hybrid working model
• Paid sickness days
• Team building activities and volunteering opportunities
• Work in a diverse collaborative co-working space in the center of Athens
• Be part of a creative human-centered environment with a distinct culture of
• innovation and talented individuals