The successful candidate will play an essential role in ensuring that the Fondazione Telethon peer review process identifies the most promising research grant applications. Moreover, he/she will be engaged in the management of national and international programs and alliance initiatives involving researchers and patient organizations.
RESPONSABILITIES
* Analyze the scientific content of grant applications and select the appropriate reviewers.
* Participate in the organization and running of review sessions.
* Manage relationships with Fondazione Telethon grantees and assess Fondazione Telethon’s research activities ex-post.
SKILLS
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Scientific and layman’s language communication and writing skills
* Fluent in written and spoken English
* Excellent project management and organization skills
* Ability to work as part of a team
* Excellent interpersonal skills
* Good analytical skills
* Proficient in the use of standard office software
REQUIREMENTS
* Scientific Degree; Ph.D. is required
* Postdoctoral experience or equivalent is required
* Previous experience in biomedical research and a broad knowledge of human genetics are essential.
* Previous experience in a funding agency or other peer-review processes will be considered a strong plus.
* Experience with grant writing and management will be considered a plus.
* Experience in working in an international context is desirable
OTHER INFORMATION
Workplace: Milan
Thank you for your interest in collaborating with Fondazione Telethon. We inform you that a feedback will be provided only to applicants that will be contacted for a follow up interview.
Only applicants providing their Curriculum Vitae and a motivation letter will be taken into consideration.
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