Research Advisor for external research funding at Frederiksberg Campus, KU

The Research Funding Unit in the University of Copenhagen's Campus Administration on Frederiksberg+ seeks a committed, flexible and results-oriented pre-award staff member whose primary tasks will support our researchers in securing external research funding for strategic collaboration projects.

About us

The Frederiksberg+ Research Funding Unit is part of the University of Copenhagen's new Campus Administration on Frederiksberg. The office currently has 14 staff members who, in various ways, assist researchers and institute leadership belonging to the Frederiksberg+ Campus Administration in identifying relevant funding opportunities, developing competitive applications, and handling larger EU and international grants. We emphasise that teamwork and high professionalism go hand in hand with an informal, open, and respectful tone.

In the office we work in smaller teams around targeted tasks and instruments in close collaboration with colleagues in the other administration centers. The position, which is now vacant, is in the pre-award strategic team. The focus is on applications aligned with a political agenda, i.e., larger applications to Horizon Europe (including the European Innovation Council) and similar Danish funding opportunities such as the Danish Innovations Fund.

About the position

Research consultant for pre-award application support

Your primary tasks will include

• Monitoring funding opportunities within relevant institutes' strategic priority areas and proactive outreach to the institutes.
• Advising researchers on the various application opportunities, calls and application conditions from Danish and international funds, particularly Horizon Europe.
• Outreach activities targeted at research environments, including holding workshops and information meetings.
• Administrative support for and feedback on applications.
• Communication with funders regarding upcoming calls, input to contract negotiations and reporting, as well as sharing content from meetings; Advice/engagement of management at different levels on research funding.
• Participation in professional forums and knowledge sharing from here.

About you

• You have a relevant academic background at least at Master’s level in a relevant field.
• You are structured and can execute tasks efficiently and on time.
• You have a high degree of personal impact, so you come across as a competent and equal sparring partner for our researchers.
• Strong communication skills and a desire to present to larger audiences.
• You speak and write English at a high level.
• You have in-depth knowledge of European strategic research funds, including Global Challenges and the European Innovation Council within the EU framework.
• You are open, service-oriented and trust-building team players who ensure knowledge sharing and who function well in an informal working environment.
• You have the ability to manage and complete many tasks/projects in parallel, meet deadlines, and maintain an overview during periods of high workload.

We offer

• A good and inclusive working environment with room for learning and development.
• An attractive, developing and versatile job with a great deal of independence and variety in tasks.
• A workplace where tasks are solved in a team-based manner with emphasis on mutual respect for each other's competencies.
• A wide contact surface with colleagues across KU and opportunities to collaborate with external partners.
• Engaged colleagues who value teamwork and professionalism in their work, and who have an informal, open, and respectful communication style.
• Good professional and personal development opportunities.

Salary and employment terms

The appointment is as a specialist consultant under the state academic collective agreement. There will be opportunities to negotiate additional allowances based on qualifications. The weekly working hours are on average 37 hours. The appointment is as soon as possible and preferably January 1, 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter.

You can read more about salary levels in the state at www.loenoverblik.dk .

"The University of Copenhagen has established a new common administrative organization, which is still being implemented. This implies ongoing changes and development of, among other things, workflows and collaboration interfaces."

Your application

If you are interested in the position, please submit an electronic application with attachments via the Job Portal (click the "APPLY FOR THIS JOB" link at the bottom of the advertisement) no later than November 24, 2026.

Interviews will take place in week 49 and possibly week 50.

The university aims to reflect the surrounding society and encourages everyone, regardless of personal background, to apply for the position.

Further questions

Questions about the position can be directed to Chris Sturrock at 51700160 or [email protected]