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EPFL, the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne, is one of the most dynamic university campuses in Europe and ranks among the top 20 universities worldwide. The EPFL employs more than 6,500 people supporting the three main missions of the institutions: education, research and innovation. The EPFL campus offers an exceptional working environment at the heart of a community of more than 18,500 people, including over 14,000 students and 4,000 researchers from more than 120 different countries

Main duties and responsibilities

• As an active member of the AI Center and SNAI teams, work with principal investigators at EPFL to develop and implement grant application plans
• Support the AI Center and principal investigators at all steps of the proposal writing and management process: identification of funding sources, preparation, coordination, writing and submission of grant applications (responsible for final review and submission of completed proposals if appropriate)
• Be proactive in identifying funding sources, matchmaking, and liaising with EPFL researchers to develop project ideas and proposals in the domain of AI
• Ensure proper implementation of procedures and regulations, as well as document,archive and regularly update of all related policies

Profile

• A PhD degree (preferably STEM disciplines or AI), or equivalent experience;
• Skills and experience in designing, writing and editing complex multi-partner proposals, including reporting requirements;
• The ability to read, comprehend, interpret and apply funders’ regulations and proposal guidelines;
• A flexible approach to work with excellent organization and time management skills, and the ability to set priorities and meet deadlines;
• An energetic and proactive approach and the ability to work both independently and in a team, and to adapt to the individual needs of different stakeholders and researchers;
• Strong writing, editing and proofreading skills in English;
• Excellent office management software skills, good command of AI tools is a plus

We offer

• A dynamic and cosmopolitan work environment in a multidisciplinary institution
• Competitive salary, remote working may be possible for a portion of the time
• The opportunity of continuous training and development according to the requirements of the function

Duration: one year renewable