Research and Knowledge Transfer Support Manager

Job position and department´s overview

Modul University Vienna is an international private university and offers cutting-edge education at BA, BBA, BSc, MSc, MBA and PhD levels. Students and staff come from over 70 countries around the world, providing for a multicultural and diverse work environment.

Modul University Vienna is looking for a Research and Knowledge Transfer Support Manager. The Research and Knowledge Transfer Support Manager will report to the Vice President for Research. This position collaborates closely with: University Board Office, Vice President of Research, faculty members and librarians.

Your responsibilities

Main responsibilities:

Administer and coordinate research support and research projects over their lifecycle. Support research communication (Website, Science Report, Pure Portal).

Detailed description of responsibilities:

• Research and knowledge transfer support in the project submission phase and project-related reporting.
• Supporting researchers in meeting the requirements published in the Modul University project guidelines during the project life cycle.
• Composing and administering an institution wide repository of reference projects, short descriptions of the university, the schools and research centers, etc.
• Supporting researchers in obtaining general information about Modul University required by funders (e.g. company register, year-end report, financial capability documents etc.).
• Managing the funders portals (especially the funding and tender's portal of the European Comission).
• Supporting the library team in keeping the University research database (Pure) up-to-date.
• Coordination and alignment of project related issues with the finance department.
• Monitoring of knowledge transfer hours (defined by the University) in cooperation with the Vice President for Research.
• Representing Modul University in internal and external working groups related to research support services.
• Preparing reports and analysis (internal as well as external ones) for the University Board

Your profile

• University degree
• Several years of professional experience in a similar position
• Profound knowledge of international, EU and Austrian funding schemes
• Excellent command of English and German
• MS Office and especially spreadsheet applications
• Teamwork experience
• Competence in communicating with funding bodies, academics, etc.
• Exceptional analytical and communication skills as well as team spirit

Why join us?

• A challenging and varied job in a university looking forward to further expand its programs, research activities, and student numbers;
• Flexible working hours;
• An international and multicultural working environment
• Positive working atmosphere;
• A gross annual salary of EUR 3, full-time basis) with additional remuneration based on qualifications and experience

Further information

Please submit your application to Personio, including cover letter and curriculum vitae, with your availability, i.e., earliest start date, and salary expectations (in English). For any questions, please contact

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About us

Modul University Vienna is an international private university and offers cutting-edge education at BBA, BSc, MSc, MBA and PhD levels. Students and staff come from over 70 countries around the world, providing for a multicultural and diverse work environment.

As an employer, Modul University Vienna offers:

• Opportunities to work from home
• Flexible working hours
• International and dynamic team
• Personal and professional development
• Independent working environment
• Public transport ticket

Modul University Vienna is an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to equality and diversity that does not discriminate on the basis of, among other factors, age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender or gender expression, national origin, race, sexual orientation, or social class. We especially encourage women and people who belong minority groups to apply and welcome all applications that can contribute to a diverse working culture.

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