· University degree from Engineering Departments,
· Minimum 3 years previous experience in grants management, including an understanding of grant-making requirements (EU H2020, ERA-NET, TUBITAK-TEYDEB, KAMAG, Kalkınma Ajansları, KOSGEB)
· Experience in intellectual property rights management and patent applications,
· Detail-oriented combined with strong analytical skills and project management experience,
· Strong organizational, planning and reporting skills,
· Excellent command of Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word),
· Exceptional written and verbal communication skills (in both English and Turkish),
· Be able to work independently and as part of a team in a fast paced environment,
· Licensed and active driver,
· Flexible for short national and international trips,
· Experience in automotive sector is a plus.
The following are not required but are a plus:
· German language
· Completed vehicle project
· For male candidates, military service has to be completed.
JOB DESCRIPTION
· Managing and supporting the grants requirement and implementation for the organization,
· Perform relevant research to identify available international and national grant opportunities and evaluate the results,
· Creating or joining project consortiums and following the project application processes,
· Preparing and submitting EU or TEYDEB project proposals,
· Coordination of TEYDEB audit organizations,
· Coordination of agreement process with TÜBİTAK and other government agencies ,
· Keep the relevant staff informed about upcoming deadlines and deliverables, thereby ensuring smooth completion of work responsibilities,
· Preparing periodic financial and technical reports,
· Monitor paperwork and other related documents connected with grant-funded programs,
· Maintain records of all payments and receivables and prepare monthly records for all grant related activities,
· Coordination with Technoparks and preparation of periodic reports,
· Preparation of patent applications, Intellectual property rights portfolio management,
· Identify and develop strategies to optimize the grants administration processes,
· Train and support new staff on grants management and reporting requirements, and provide ongoing support and guidance on systems and workflows