Subsidieadviseur

Our researchers acquire their own research assignments from funding bodies such as NWO (the Dutch Research Council) and the EU. Think of themes such as sustainability, food safety and the relationship between people and their environment. As a Grant Advisor, you are the first line of support when it comes to the procedural and legal-financial-administrative aspects of research proposals and contracts. You are the sparring partner for the project leader and you have legal and financial insight and a hands-on mentality.

You will be part of the Liaison Office team and in this role you will be the point of contact for several departments within the Social Sciences department (part of the Social Sciences Group) of Wageningen University & Research (WUR). You will work 32 hours per week.

Your main tasks are:

• guiding researchers in submitting grant applications and thereby also becoming familiar with the content of the research;
• understanding the (legal and financial) frameworks, conditions and processes of the funder and ensuring that the proposal meets the set frameworks;
• preparing simple budgets and quotations for national and international grant applications, assignments and tenders;
• coordinating, as the key link holding everything together, the submission process of grant applications, assignments and tenders in the legal-administrative field and in consultation with researchers, partners, funders and project controllers;
• assessing external research contracts such as cooperation agreements and drafting (standard) contracts. For complex issues you can rely on lawyers within the Liaison Office.

To be the right addition to the team, you have:

• a relevant completed bachelor’s degree, for example in Management, Economics and Law (MER) or a similar legal and/or financial program;
• demonstrable relevant work experience as a (grant) advisor or paralegal; knowledge of and experience with acquisition processes. Familiarity with NWO grant programs and the European Framework Programme for research and innovation (Horizon Europe) is an advantage;
• affinity with the research areas of Wageningen University & Research; the ability to switch effortlessly between Dutch and English.

You work meticulously and independently, with a creative-analytical mindset. You know how to combine this with a pragmatic and results-oriented approach and are able to set the right priorities. In addition, you keep a close eye on deadlines and perform excellently under time pressure.

In our international working environment there is an increasing amount of communication in English. For this position it is about language level C1.

You can see that there are plenty of challenges ahead for you. These challenges can also be seen as development opportunities. So if you do not yet have the full track record requested in the vacancy, we would still like to invite you to apply. In this case, we work with an entry-level salary scale (scale 8).

Wageningen University & Research offers excellent terms of employment. A few highlights from our Collective Labour Agreement include:

• working hours that can be discussed and arranged so that they allow for the best possible work-life balance;
• sabbatical leave, study leave, and partially paid parental leave;
• there is a strong focus on vitality and you can make use of the sports facilities available on campus for a small fee;
• a fixed year-end bonus of 8,3%;
• excellent pension scheme.

In addition to these first-rate employee benefits, you will of course receive a good salary. We offer, depending on your experience, a competitive gross salary of between €3,482,- and €4,929 for a full-time working week of 36 hours, in accordance with the CLA Wageningen Research (scale 9). As for your contract, we initially offer a one-year contract that can be extended - if possible within (company) organizational circumstances - on good performance. Of course, we are happy to have a conversation with you if you have any questions about this.

Wageningen University & Research offers plenty of opportunities for growth and development, with a strong internal recruitment policy and excellent training programmes.

You will work on the greenest and most innovative campus in the Netherlands, in an international and open working environment. For 20 consecutive years, we have been voted the "best university" in the Netherlands! A place to be proud of.

Wageningen University & Research is the university and research centre for life sciences. The themes we deal with are relevant to everyone around the world and Wageningen, therefore, has a large international community and a lot to offer to international employees.

Because we expect you to work and live in the Netherlands our team of advisors on Dutch immigration procedures will help you with the visa application procedures for yourself and, if applicable, for your family. If you come with a partner, we offer a Dual Career group program organized by our Welcome Center. This program helps your partner to get familiar with the Dutch culture, labour market and assists your partner to find a job.

Feeling welcome also has everything to do with being well informed. Wageningen University & Research's International Community page contains practical information about what we can do to support international employees coming to Wageningen. Furthermore, our Welcome Center can assist you with any additional advice and information about for example housing, opening a bank account or schooling. Finally, certain categories of international staff may be eligible for a tax exemption on a part of their salary during the first five years in the Netherlands.

For more information about the position, please contact Laura de Graaf, Teammanager Liaison Office +31 317 480 982 of laura.degraaf@wur.nl

Questions about the procedure? Get in touch with Jeanine van 't Veer, Corporate recruiter support via; recruitment.ssg@wur.nl.

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You can apply until 22 December 2025. We will review your application on an ongoing basis, and we will schedule an initial introductory interview as soon as possible. So don’t hesitate to apply.

Procedure
As part of our selection process, an assessment may be incorporated within the procedure

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Wageningen University & Research (WUR) highly values diversity and inclusion because we believe that different insights lead to innovative solutions. We create a work environment where everyone feels welcome, safe, and appreciated, regardless of background, identity, or experience. Together, we are building a culture where everyone's unique contribution adds to the success of our organization.

​The mission of Wageningen University & Research is “To explore the potential of nature to improve the quality of life”. Under the banner Wageningen University & Research, Wageningen University and the specialised research institutes of the Wageningen Research Foundation have joined forces in contributing to finding solutions to important questions in the domain of healthy food and living environment. With its roughly 30 branches, 7,600 employees (6,700 fte) and 13,100 students and over 150,000 participants to WUR’s Life Long Learning, Wageningen University & Research is one of the leading organisations in its domain. The unique Wageningen approach lies in its integrated approach to issues and the collaboration between different disciplines.

Read the 5 reasons why your future colleagues enjoy working at WUR and watch the video below to get an idea of our green campus!

We will recruit for the vacancy ourselves, so no employment agencies please. However, sharing in your network is appreciated.

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