Programme Officer - Research and Innovation

Candidates will be considered for the selection phase on the basis of the following formal criteria to be fulfilled by the deadline for applications:

• Be national of one of the Member States of the EU, Iceland, Lichtenstein or Norway and enjoy full rights as citizens.
• Degree:
  • a level of education which corresponds to completed university studies attested by a diploma when the normal period of university education is four years or more;
  • a level of education which corresponds to completed university studies attested by a diploma and appropriate professional experience of at least one year when the normal period of university education is at least three years.
• Produce evidence of a thorough knowledge of one of the languages of the European Union, preferably English, French or German, and a satisfactory knowledge of another language of the European Union to the extent necessary for the performance of his/her duties.
• Produce the appropriate character references as to their suitability for the performance of duties of the post.
• Have fulfilled any obligations imposed by applicable laws concerning military service.
• Be physically fit to perform the duties linked to the post.

Essential qualifications and experience

• 3 years of professional experience in positions with tasks closely related to the ones described in the vacancy notice, above, including at least 3 years in R&I project management in the field of high performance or quantum computing, or in a similar technical area;
• Scientific or technical knowledge in high performance computing or a related technical area such as quantum computing technology and/or artificial intelligence;
• Proven experience in managing complex projects (financial, technical and/or legal aspects);
• Strong writing and presentation skills in English, both orally and in writing (C1 level or higher).

Failure to comply with the eligibility and essential qualifications and experience will result in a disqualification of the candidate concerned.