Job Information
- Organisation/Company
- Malta Council for Science and Technology
- Department
- Horizon Europe
- Research Field
- All
- Researcher Profile
- First Stage Researcher (R1)
- Country
- Malta
- Application Deadline
- Type of Contract
- Permanent
- Job Status
- Full-time
- Hours Per Week
- 40
- Offer Starting Date
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
- Not funded by an EU programme
- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
- No
Offer Description
To act as a National Contact Point and Programme Committee Delegate for Pillar 3 in Horizon Europe – European Innovation Council (EIC), European Innovation Ecosystems (EIE), European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) and/or any other areas as assigned by management;
2. To assist researchers and organisations who wish to participate and submit projects under Horizon Europe calls through tailored advice, partner searches, regular updates and by reviewing proposals as necessary. At the same time, to ensure effective promotion of the Horizon Europe programme through one-to-one meetings, workshops, webinars and other training sessions
More information on the website: Careers - MCST (gov.mt)
Requirements
- Research Field
- All
- Education Level
- Bachelor Degree or equivalent
Master’s qualification at MQF Level 7 in natural sciences, or ICT, or engineering, or European studies, or international relations or a comparable professional qualification recognised by MFHEA (MQRIC if applicable), and preferably with a minimum of one (1) year work-experience in a related field; OR Bachelor’s Degree at MQF Level 6 in natural sciences, or ICT, or engineering, or European studies, or international relations or a comparable professional qualification recognised by MFHEA (MQRIC if applicable) and preferably with a minimum of three (3) years' work experience in a related field
To act as a National Contact Point and Programme Committee Delegate for Pillar 3 in Horizon Europe – European Innovation Council (EIC), European Innovation Ecosystems (EIE), European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) and/or any other areas as assigned by management; 2. To assist researchers and organisations who wish to participate and submit projects under Horizon Europe calls through tailored advice, partner searches, regular updates and by reviewing proposals as necessary. At the same time, to ensure effective promotion of the Horizon Europe programme through one-to-one meetings, workshops, webinars and other training sessions; 3. To keep abreast of related policy initiatives at national level, liaising with relevant stakeholders as necessary and inform and shape Malta’s position in international forums, and providing feedback on policy documents on the areas of focus. This includes coordinating work with other Ministries to ensure a coherent Malta position; 4. To provide information/signposting as necessary on other national and EU R&I incentives and programmes such as the National R&I programme, Articles 185 and 187 initiatives, EIT KICs, Eureka, COSME and Cohesion Funds; 5. To effectively promote the Unit’s support measures with relevant stakeholders. 6. To attend relevant National Contact Point and Programme Committee meetings abroad or online and provide input and follow-up as necessary; 7. To develop and maintain strong links with the private sector and other R&I players, both at local and international levels; 8. To carry out tasks in assigned project/s, including relevant technical, administrative and financial reporting; 9. To draw up regular progress reports and other required documentation on ongoing and future Framework Programme (FP)-related initiatives; 10. To contribute positively to the achievements of MCST’s goals and objectives by participating as a productive member of the MCST workforce; 11. To perform other job-related duties as assigned. This list is not exhaustive, and management may change or add tasks as required, according to the exigencies of MCST and its subsidiaries
- Languages
- ENGLISH
- Level
- Excellent
Additional Information
This position is on an indefinite basis with a starting salary of €28,936 per annum and a yearly increment subject to good working performance, providing: • Career advancement opportunity; • Opportunity for externaltraining sponsorship; • Free Gym membership; • Parking Facility; • Teambuilding activities.
Master’s qualification at MQF Level 7 in natural sciences, or ICT, or engineering, or European studies, or international relations or a comparable professional qualification recognised by MFHEA (MQRIC if applicable), and preferably with a minimum of one (1) year work-experience in a related field;
OR
Bachelor’s Degree at MQF Level 6 in natural sciences, or ICT, or engineering, or European studies, or international relations or a comparable professional qualification recognised by MFHEA (MQRIC if applicable) and preferably with a minimum of three (3) years' work experience in a related field.
Interested applicants are to email their Europass CV and a copy of their academic certificates to recruitment.mcst@gov.mt, by not later than cob Monday 11th March 2024 Late and/or uncomplete applications will not be processed. By applying for this position, you are agreeing to the data practices for the collection, use and disclosure of your personal information in accordance with the MCST Privacy Policy available at http:// mcst.gov.mt/our-privacypolicy/. You can withdraw your consent at any time by sending us an email on recruitment.mcst@gov.mt
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Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 2
- Company/Institute
- Malta Council for Science and Technology
- Country
- Malta
- State/Province
- Malta
- City
- Kalkara
- Postal Code
- KKR1320
- Street
- Villa Bighi, Kalkara, Malta
- Geofield
Where to apply
- recruitment.mcst@gov.mt
Contact
- State/Province
- Malta
- City
- Kalkara
- Website
- Street
- Villa Bighi, Bighi
- Postal Code
- KKR 1320
- lili.vasileva@gov.mt