Personal Grants Advisor (0.8 - 1.0 FTE)

Introduction

Due to the importance of personal grants for the careers of individual researchers and for the university, we are looking for a Personal Grants Advisor (0.8 - 1.0 FTE)

Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) is an internationally leading university of technology specializing in Engineering Science & Technology. The TU/e ​​organization comprises nine faculties and ten service departments that support the primary processes of education and research. Through high-quality education and research, TU/e ​​contributes to the advancement of technical sciences and the development of technological innovations. In this way, TU/e ​​contributes to the growth of prosperity and well-being in the Brainport region and beyond. At TU/e, it's all about people. Approximately 13,000 students and 3,500 employees live, work, and relax on campus.

TU/e's strategic activities in research, educational innovation, knowledge transfer, and entrepreneurship attract national and international attention. The research institutes EAISI, EIRES, ICMS and the Casimir institute are highly attractive within this context.

Research Support Office

The Research Support Office (RSO) consists of a close-knit team of professionals who support academic staff in applying for European and national research grants. The RSO team includes the Grant Support team (for the various research grant programs), program managers, project managers and lawyers.

Job Description

We are looking for an enthusiastic colleague to support our academic staff in writing and submitting proposals for personal grants, such as those for the NWO Talent Program, ERC, and Marie Skłodowska Curie Actions. You will work centrally within the Grant Support team of the Research Support Office, a friendly and close-knit team. Your daily work will be part of the Personal Grants team, which is part of the Grant Support team. In addition to providing information and feedback on proposals, the Personal Grants team also offers various information sessions and training modules. This position offers a high degree of diversity and independence within the team.

Responsibilities and activities of the personal grants advisor

• Informing researchers about funding opportunities related to personal grants.
• Supporting, advising, and encouraging researchers in writing proposals.
• Reviewing proposals and providing feedback.
• Co-developing, organizing, and delivering courses, workshops, and information sessions.
• Serving as a discussion partner for applicants.
• Interacting with other support staff in the areas of grants, finance, and HR.

Job Requirements

For this position, we are looking for a colleague who:

• has experience supporting researchers in writing grant applications, preferably (also) personal grants.
• has experience giving presentations/courses.
• is able to motivate professionals and coordinate their activities.
• has an academic working and thinking level.
• has good communication skills and is strong in transferring and sharing knowledge.
• has good written and oral skills in Dutch and English.
• is proactive, customer-focused, analytical, results-oriented, and a networker.
• can work independently and flexibly.
• is a team player and collaborates well with colleagues both within and outside the team.

If you are concerned that you don’t meet all the requirements sufficiently, but the job does excite you, then be sure to respond, we would love to look at your profile.

Conditions of Employment

An exciting position within an international yet personal university. You are right in the middle of the students, on a green campus within walking distance of the central station. Besides beautiful architecture, you will find varied workplaces and excellent sports facilities. We also offer you:

• A monthly salary of minimum €4,728 to maximum €7,297 for full-time employment, depending on your knowledge and experience (scale 11-12 of the Collective Labor Agreement for Dutch Universities) for a full-time position; an entry-level scale may apply;
• In addition to vacation pay, a structural end-of-year bonus of 8.3%.
• A favorable arrangement for more holidays or a sabbatical.
• A selection model for additional fringe benefits.
• Working hours in consultation for an optimal work-life balance.
• Scope for your talent with advancement prospects and excellent development opportunities such as mentoring, workshops and coaching.
• Partially paid parental leave and reimbursement for commuting expenses, working from home and the internet.
• A generous employer contribution to the favorable ABP pension plan.

Here you can discover even more information about our conditions of employment. Build on your career at TU/e!

Information

Depending on your CV and work experience, an appointment through EUFLEX (TU/e's secondment agency) is possible. An assessment may be part of the application procedure.

For more information about the position and content of the work, please contact: Laura Pander, email: personalgrants@tue.nl.

For questions about the application process or the conditions of employment, please contact HR Services Support Units, tel. +31 40 247 4486, email: HRServices.SupportUnits@tue.nl. 

Are you inspired and would like to know more about working at TU/e? Please visit our career page.

Application

If you are interested, please use the ‘apply’ button to send us your CV and letter of application with your motivation and a description of your qualifications.

You can submit your cover letter and CV digitally until 1 December 2025 by clicking the "Apply Now" button.

The first interviews will take place on Wednesday 10 December and Friday 12 December 2025.

Screening of candidates begins as soon as applications are received and continues until the position is filled. Where applicable, internal candidates will be given priority over external candidates where they are equally suitable.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Please note 

• You can apply online. We will not process applications sent by email and/or post. 
• A pre-employment screening (e.g. knowledge security check) can be part of the selection procedure. For more information on the knowledge security check, please consult the National Knowledge Security Guidelines.
• Important for non-EU applicants: Please be aware that for this position, specific residence permit requirements apply. If you are a non-EU national, you may not be eligible to legally work in this role under current Dutch immigration regulations. We strongly advise you to contact our Staff Immigration Team (staffimmigration@tue.nl) before applying to check your eligibility and to receive further guidance.
• Please do not contact us for unsolicited services.