The Grants Office in the Partnerships and Communication Service (PACS) of the Institut Laue-Langevin is expanding and seeking a third Grants Officer to support national and European research projects.

You will support ILL scientists throughout the full grant lifecycle, from identifying funding opportunities and preparing proposals to managing active grants, overseeing reporting, and monitoring milestones and deliverables. The Grants Office, as part of PACS, interacts actively with the science and technical divisions at ILL and works closely with the Administration Division on HR, finance, and legal matters.

Your tasks
Depending on your profile, the balance between the responsibilities listed below may be adjusted to match your strengths and areas for development:

Opportunity Scanning

• Identify, monitor, and disseminate funding opportunities aligned with ILL research priorities and staff interests.
• Cover national programmes (e.g. ANR, BMBF, UKRI, FFG) as well as European funding schemes.
• Develop and implement strategies to optimise funding success and portfolio diversification.

Proposal Development

• Provide hands-on support in the preparation, drafting, and structuring of research proposals.
• Ensure full understanding and application of funding rules, eligibility criteria, and programme constraints to guarantee compliant and competitive submissions.
• Support ILL researchers in aligning proposals with funder priorities and stakeholder expectations.
• Assist with budgeting and costing, ensuring accuracy and adherence to funding requirements.
• Coordinate internal approvals and oversee the timely submission of proposals.

Project Delivery and Institutional Relations

• Provide reliable administrative support and help address any challenges related to project progress or financial management.
• Support the successful implementation and follow-up of funded projects, including reporting, deliverable tracking, and coordination with partners.
• Develop and maintain constructive relationships with funding agencies (e.g. ANR, European Commission), supporting contract negotiation, amendments, and project setup, including consortium coordination and communication.