Departmental Project Coordinator

The Departmental Project Coordinator (DPC) will mainly be involved in :

• Assisting the Department Director in the day-to-day management of practical and administrative aspects of the research department;
• Participating in the establishment, writing and coordination of large collaborative projects and consortia at the national and international levels;
• Participating in the dissemination of knowledge and in the promotion of scientific and technical information;

Key Accountabilities

• Organize and coordinate operational and administrative tasks in the research department;
• Assist in the writing and establishment of consortial project applications;
• Assist in project management, coordination and administrative follow-up of projects;
• Assist the Principal investigators of the Department in the administrative setup and management of research projects;
• Contribute to the organization of scientific events (e.g. scientific meetings, workshops, conferences, lectures) and outreach activities;
• Maintain scientific communication activities (e.g. websites, presentations, posters, communications to the press and general public);
• Interact with national and international partners, stakeholders and funding agencies (e.g. coordinate sample collections, clinical partners);
• Assist with laboratory management and interact with internal stakeholders (e.g. building and equipment, health and safety).

Key Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant scientific discipline or Master’s Degree with equivalent experience;
• Proven experience in scientific writing and project management;
• Excellent writing and communication skills for scientific topics;
• Strong organizational skills, ability to effectively organize, prioritize and execute tasks in a highly dynamic environment, with respect of the deadlines;
• Hands-on experience in biomedical research would be an asset;
• Ability to work in multinational environment and interact efficiently with multicultural partners;
• Languages: fluent command of English (oral and written), good command of French and/or German. 

Applications including a cover letter and a curriculum vitae should be sent before 04 july 2025 via our website www.LIH.lu/jobs with the ref: MC/DPC0525/JM/DoCR

Gender Equality

The LIH is an equal opportunities employer. We are fully committed to removing any discriminatory barrier related to gender, and not only, in recruitment and career progression of our staff. The LIH is attentive to gender representation among its leadership staff and aims to eliminate obstacles to the recruitment and promotion of female leaders and their career development.