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Chief Specialist/Chief Specialist for European cooperation and relations with EU institutions
Warsaw
3 weeks ago
Institute
Centrum Łukasiewicz
Offer expiry date
28.05.2026 23:59
Area
Administration & Office
Level
Other
Location
Warsaw
Requirements
- Master’s degree and a minimum of 3 years of professional experience (according to the Minister of Science and Higher Education) – preferred majors: international relations, European studies, political science, economics, management.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in an international environment, particularly in the area of research and innovation.
- Experience in working with EU institutions, particularly the European Commission or its agencies.
- Experience in EU-funded projects (e.g. Horizon Europe, Horizon 2020, EUREKA, Erasmus+).
- Experience in representing the institution in an international environment (meetings, events, working groups).
- Experience in building and developing relationships with foreign partners.
- Experience in analyzing public policies or preparing materials for policy makers at the strategic level.
- Very good knowledge of the EU research and innovation system and project funding mechanisms.
- Knowledge of EU policies (R&I, industry, digitization, energy).
- Ability to identify opportunities for collaboration and build project partnerships.
- Strong analytical skills and ability to report synthetically.
- Ability to represent the institution in an international environment.
- Willingness to be regularly present in Brussels (working visits, meetings, industry events).
- Languages: English – min. C1 spoken and written; French – min. B2/C1 spoken and written.
- Proficient in the use of office tools and systems to support project management and reporting.
- High interpersonal skills and ease of establishing and maintaining relationships in an international environment.
- Ability to work in a complex institutional environment, under time pressure and with simultaneous implementation of multiple projects.
- Self-reliance, good work organization and goal orientation.
- Openness to intercultural cooperation and willingness to represent the institution in international contacts.
- Ability to clearly communicate complex design, legal and organizational issues.
- High personal culture, professional ethics and responsibility for assigned tasks.
Nice to have
- Ph.D. degree (especially in the area of public policies, EU, innovation).
- Experience working or interning in Brussels / EU institutions.
- Experience in preparing international projects and consortia.
Job description
The Lukasiewicz Center is a state legal entity established to plan and coordinate scientific research and development work carried out by the Network Institutes, such as conducting applied research and development work.
Ref: CŁ_DBIK_14_2026
Contract type: employment contract
FTE: 1/2 time
Number of jobs: 1
Place of work: Warsaw, 469 Puławska St.
Daily tasks
- Represent the Lukasiewicz Research Network in the international environment, in particular in relations with European Union institutions (including the European Commission) and foreign partners.
- Coordination and development of international cooperation, with particular emphasis on activities carried out in Brussels and participation in European initiatives.
- Build and maintain relationships with key international partners (research institutions, administration, industry organizations, delegations in Brussels).
- Identify opportunities to participate in EU programs and other instruments supporting research, innovation and international cooperation, and initiate project partnerships.
- Participation in the preparation, review and negotiation of funding applications for R&D projects and international agreements.
- Monitor EU policies in the areas of research, innovation and industry and prepare analyses, recommendations and briefing materials for management.
- Participation in meetings, working groups, industry events and networking initiatives at home and abroad.
- Substantive support for international projects, including implementation and commercialization ventures.
- Collaborate with funding institutions, industry partners and experts on project development and internationalization.
- Support activities related to the promotion of the technological offer of the Lukasiewicz Network in international markets.
- Identify risks associated with the implementation of international projects and propose countermeasures.
- Reporting and analyzing the effectiveness of activities in the area of international cooperation and European projects.
- Co-creation and implementation of activities to increase visibility and
Benefits
- Opportunity to gain unique work experience;
- Investing in employee development (training, learning English);
- Work in an R&D organization focused on coordinating and implementing innovative, high-profile R&D projects;
- Attractive benefits offer (medical care, life insurance, sports subscription).
Documents:
- CV
- Interested persons are requested to send the required documents electronically via the APPLY button by May 28, 2026.
- Documents sent after the deadline will not be considered.
- Only selected candidates will be contacted. Those qualified for interviews will be notified of the date of the interviews by phone or email.
- Information on the outcome of the recruitment for the above position will be published on the Center’s website.
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