R&D Project Specialist

Description

Job Summary: We are seeking an R&D Project Specialist to administratively and financially coordinate projects, ensuring adherence to deadlines, legal requirements, and proper allocation of human resources. Key Highlights: 1. Integration into a multidisciplinary and innovative team 2. Opportunity for professional development and growth 3. Relaxed environment with continuous learning We are looking for an **R&D Project Specialist** to ensure administrative and financial coordination of the company’s R&D projects, guaranteeing compliance with deadlines, legal requirements, and eligibility criteria defined by funding entities, as well as correct allocation and monitoring of human resources assigned to the projects. ##### **Main Responsibilities** * Ensure, in coordination with project technical leads, timely submission and execution deadlines. * Administratively coordinate the company’s nationally funded R&D projects. * Prepare and submit project applications/proposals. * Ensure proper accounting classification of project expenses. * Collect, validate, and organize all documentation required for submission to funding entities. * Prepare and submit payment requests and related financial documents. * Ensure accurate assignment and percentage allocation of human resources across different projects. * Manage and update the timesheet map for staff assigned to projects. * Support audits, clarification requests, and interactions with funding entities. * Participate in meetings with funding entities and project partners. * Request and monitor timely delivery of technical reports by responsible teams, ensuring submission within defined deadlines. ##### **Desired Profile** * Higher education degree in Management, Economics, Public Administration, or related fields. * Prior experience in consultancy or administrative management of funded projects. * Experience in monitoring and submitting applications to incentive schemes and R&D projects. * Knowledge of financial control and expense classification in funded projects. * Practical knowledge of processes and requirements of funding entities, notably ANI, Portugal 2030, FCT, or similar. * Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and document management capability. * Ability to manage deadlines and simultaneously oversee multiple projects. ##### **Benefits and Career Opportunities** * Monthly gross salary range: €1500–€2200; * Meal allowance: €10.20 per day (paid via card); * Family health insurance (Fidelidade); * Integration into a multidisciplinary and innovative team; * Stable employment contract (indefinite-term contract); * Opportunity for professional development and growth in a relaxed, continuously learning environment. ##### **We Value Diversity** We promote equal opportunities and diversity, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply.