CMCC Position cod. 12833

Research Grants & Contract Management Officer

Deadline: August 2nd, 2026

What We Are Looking For

The Fund Raising Division is responsible for identifying, developing and securing competitive research funding from European and international programmes (Horizon Europe, bilateral cooperation programmes, and others), as well as managing relationships with institutional partners and co-funders.

In response to the growing volume and complexity of research proposals and project agreements in our pipeline, we are seeking an Research Grants & Contract Management Officer to strengthen our pre-award and negotiation capacity. The successful candidate will work alongside experienced FR staff and will play a key role in supporting proposal preparation, legal and contractual review, and management of consortium agreements.

The role serves as the operational bridge between the Fundraising Office (responsible for proposal development), the Legal Office (responsible for clause validation), and the Project Managers (who take over post-award),



ensuring continuity of knowledge and contractual clarity across the full project lifecycle.

What We Offer:

The opportunity to join a dynamic international research environment with exposure to frontier funding programmes

Direct exposure to a broad portfolio of European and international research projects

Opportunities for professional development and training in research funding and contract management

Continuous professional development and participation in national and international Research Management networks (EARMA, APRE)

A newly created role, offering the chance to shape processes, tools, and standards from the ground up

Competitive Compensation Package Commensurate With Experience

Flexible working arrangements in line with Foundation policy

About Us

CMCC Foundation is a cross-cutting scientific research center on climate change and its interactions with the environment, society, the world of busines

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