Senior Public Affairs Specialist

vor 1 Woche


Graz, Steiermark, Österreich BBMRI-ERIC Vollzeit
08/02/2023

Job Information:

Organisation/Company

  • BBMRI-ERIC
    Department
  • Public Affairs
    Research Field
  • Political sciences » Public awareness of science
    Researcher Profile
  • First Stage Researcher (R1)
    Country
  • Austria
    Application Deadline
  • 31/03/ :00 (Europe/Vienna)
    Type of Contract
  • Permanent
    Job Status
  • Fulltime
    Hours Per Week
  • 40
    Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
  • Not funded by an EU programme
    Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
  • Yes
    Offer Description:

Job Title:
Senior Public Affairs Specialist (f/m/d)

Job Location:
The Central Executive Management Office of BBMRI‐ERIC in Graz, Austria and/or remote work

Job Purpose:

With your experience and drive as Senior Public Affairs Specialist you will be a core member of Public Affairs, working with Member States, ERIC Forum community and other key stakeholders of one of the largest European Research Infrastructures in Health and Life Science.


Contract:
Full time (40 hours/week).

Who we are:

  • BBMRI-ERIC is the European research infrastructure for biobanking and biomolecular resources. As one of the largest European Research Infrastructures in Life Science with 23 Member States plus IARC/WHO, we bring together all the main players from the biobanking field researchers, biobankers, industry, and patients to boost biomedical and life science research. To that end, we offer quality management services, support with ethical, legal and societal issues, a number of online tools and software solutions and biobanking development. Ultimately, our goal is to enable personalised medicine to the fullest._

What makes the job special (key responsibilities and accountabilities)?

  • Work with representatives of BBMRI-ERIC Member States, Observer countries and those countries that may join the infrastructure in the future, in Europe and beyond
  • Work with the ERIC Forum community in the context of the ERIC Forum implementation project, support the Executive Board of ERIC Forum, and support the overall coordination of the project, including conceptualising and organising general ERIC Forum meetings
  • Engage with external stakeholders such as EC, ESFRI, EOSC Assoc., other RIs (specifically EATRIS and ECRIN within EU-AMRI and the LS RIs)
  • Work closely with the BBMRI-ERIC central and scientific services, in particular on collection of information and data relevant to the ERIC Forum partners and Member States
  • Support the Secretariat of the BBMRI-ERIC Stakeholder Forum, when required
  • Contribute to/lead other tasks in Public Affairs, as required
  • Act a as proxy for the Head of Public Affairs

In this role your required qualifications and skills are:

  • Master in International Relations or European Affairs, or adequate experience in government/public affairs in the field of science and/or research infrastructures
  • At least 57 years of relevant work experience, including working with governments and EU institutions and/or research environment
  • Ability to work on crosscutting issues and deal with challenges in a diplomatic manner
  • Strong coordination and organisation skills, as well as the ability to deliver on deadlines
  • Team player
  • Evidence of leadership in successful international/EU projects (at least on the level of work package lead) is an advantage
  • Good understanding of the EUlandscape of EU Research Infrastructures (ESFRI) is an advantage
  • Excellent communication in English (oral and written); knowledge of other languages
  • Readiness for moderate travel

Employment Terms and Conditions


As we aim to provide a diverse work environment, the work can be performed at the headquarters in Graz (according to COVID-19 protocols) and/or remotely.

The employment follows the Austrian employment law.

What we offer
€70,000.00 as minimum annual gross salary, based on 40 hours/week, (European/international standards for similar roles and responsibilities and requirements considered); final salary dependent on terms of qualifications and experience.

We secure your future:
with our fringe benefits like complementary health insurance (in addition to public insurance, e.g.

ÖGK), and a private pension scheme (your pension can move with you around Europe, which is a huge advantage for our internationally minded team) we take care of your well-being.


Our comfortable office in the heart of Graz's biomedical community offers an English-speaking work environment with plenty of networking opportunities.


When you're not working from home, you'll find yourself on the 6th floor in a modern building on the Medical University campus, a bustling area of Graz with excellent public transportation (1 tram and several buses).

A parking garage is available as well. Several restaurants, bakeries and grocery stores serve the hungry medical professionals, researchers and staff in the area.

With our flexible working hours, y
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