Junior Project Manager, Research Department

**Job Category**:
**Project Management**

**Job Experience**:
**1 to 3 years**

**Job Location**:
**Brussels**

**Expiration Date**:
**26 Dec 2024**

**The company**

**White** (White Research SRL) is a **fast-developing research and consulting company** based in Brussels.

We offer policy advisory and applied research services. We work together with leading EU (& worldwide) companies on the development and implementation of projects and campaigns, as well as academic and industrial partners on large collaborative projects (private sector, Horizon Europe projects and EU Studies/tenders) in areas ranging from technology, energy, mobility, and sustainability, to innovation and social studies. Our team has a dynamic workday and an extensive network that covers some of the most well-known private and institutional organisations in Europe.

We are currently looking for a Junior Project Manager to join our growing Research / Horizon Europe department in office in Brussels specialising in the design, implementation, and management of international R&D&I projects.

As an **Junior** **Project Manager**, you will be involved in a variety of tasks, including:

- Daily implementation of Horizon Europe projects.
- Contributing to the development of new project proposals under Horizon Europe.
- Assisting in the collection and analysis of quantitative and qualitative data, as well as preparing deliverables and scientific reports.
- Contributing to the delivery of policy, business, innovation management, and/or stakeholder engagement/networking services for the needs of the company’s Horizon projects.
- Organising and participating in international project meetings for our Horizon projects.
- A BSc/MSc degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics), Business, or Social Sciences. English-written dissertation would be a plus.
- Strong academic performance (e.g. we are looking for top-in-class graduates; please indicate your grades in percentile, if possible).
- Industry and/or academic experience in quantitative and qualitative research methods (e.g. surveys, market research methods), business modelling and planning, or programming languages will be considered an asset.
- Language skills - Our working language is English. Fluency in English, both verbal and written, is a must. Other languages are a plus, but not a requirement.
- Multi-tasking abilities and a consultant mindset (e.g., working across different tasks and domains, with demanding deadlines, proactive attitude, and eagerness to learn).
- International outlook and ambition (e.g. experience abroad, experience with multinational teams, and openness towards travelling abroad).
- Communication and social skills (e.g., competence in expressing complex ideas in writing, networking skills, communication and presentation skills, and ability to work in diverse teams).
- GMAT/GRE test scores, if available, will be considered strongly.
- Experience in implementing projects and/or developing research proposals will be considered a plus.
- 0-2 years of work experience.

**What we offer**
- Competitive compensation matching the selected profile.
- A tight-knit, passionate and multi-disciplinary team.
- Fast career progression in a growing firm with international focus, based on successful progress.
- Experience and knowledge in diverse scientific areas and the possibility to explore a variety of topics.
- Tailored training programme and access to research, business and management skills.
- Working with international teams and world-class institutions and clients.
- Flexibility in working conditions (blend tele-working with office).

**Indicative start date: ASAP**

**How to apply**

You do not need to submit a cover letter.

White Research is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals, with personnel processes based on merit and free from discrimination on the basis of race, religion, gender, or other protected characteristics.