Administrative staff to ESS

About ESS
The European Spallation Source (ESS) is a European Research Infrastructure Consortium (ERIC), a multi-disciplinary research facility based on the world´s most powerful neutron source. Their vision is to build and operate the world´s most powerful neutron source, enabling scientific breakthroughs in research related to materials, energy, health and the environment, and addressing some of the most important societal challenges of our time.

About the position
The External Relations & EU Projects Group provides tailored support and assistance to project and work package leaders on active projects awarded grants at ESS. One of these projects is the BrightnESS2 project that has the aim to support preparation of ESS to the operational phase. The assignment is concerned with supporting the work carried out in Work Package 4 "Innovation and Industry" in collaboration with the project coordinator. We are seeking a Project Support and Administration Support Staff with relevant professional experience to join our team for a limited period of 16 month with desired starting date in September. 

The role will involve the following activities:

• Report to the Senior Officer of Innovation & Industry and WP5 leader
• Assist and support BrightnESS2 WP4 and WP5.
• Participate in the general innovation and industry activities at ESS, in particular industrial outreach activities
• Assist WP4 and Project Manager with project administration

Required education background and professional experience:

• Engineering or Business Administration degree
• Relevant experience with innovation processes and models
• Ability to work individually with assigned tasks
• Good communication and collaboration skills
• Uses initiative to identify and resolve problems / issues
• Experience of working in an international environment is essential
• Proven written and oral communication skills in English
• Familiar with the MS Office suit of programs

Contact details
If you have questions about this assignment or the recruitment process, you are welcome to contact responsible recruiter:

Ida-Maria Karlsson via 0736 84 72 91