About the job
The Research, Development & Innovation (RDI) department at Uni Systems is expanding, and we are seeking a Technical Lead – EU RDI Proposals to join our dedicated Innovation Funding & Ecosystem Development (IFED) team.
Our newly established iQnovus Innovation Center coordinates Research and Innovation efforts not only within Uni Systems but also across other Quest Group companies, including ACS, Info Quest Technologies, Quest Energy, and BriQ. The center boasts a robust portfolio of EU funding proposals and awarded projects across various sectors, such as smart cities, energy, mobility, Industry 4.0, e-government, cultural heritage, and health. We collaborate extensively with academic and research institutions, other companies, start-ups, and non-profits throughout Europe to submit joint proposals for diverse EU funding programs, including Horizon Europe, Digital Europe, and Creative Europe.
Your Contributions to the Team:
Our unique team comprises individuals from diverse backgrounds and industries, bringing different skills and perspectives to the table, united by a shared passion for technology and innovation. In this role, you will lead and represent our technical contributions in the development of European R&D proposals (e.g., Horizon Europe, Digital Europe) and have select involvement in technical oversight during project implementation.
Key Responsibilities:
EU Proposal Development Phase:
- Work collaboratively with the IFED team to identify suitable technical roles aligned with specific EU funding proposal concepts.
- Act as the technical expert for our company in EU R&D proposals, focusing on platform development, integration, data management, or interoperability activities.
- Secure and negotiate technical role ownership for our company in EU R&D proposals.
- Define, present, and refine the scope of our technical roles throughout the proposal writing phase.
- Draft and review proposal text related to our technical work packages, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and competitiveness.
- Ensure compliance of role descriptions with call requirements and evaluation criteria, aligning with other technical partners in the consortia.
- Engage effectively with our innovation ecosystem partners and external collaborators to understand their profiles and roles.
Project Implementation Phase:
- Support internal project management teams during project execution to ensure technical objectives are met.

