Deadline for submission: 5 February 2025
GATE Centre of Excellence “Big Data for Smart Society” is a research institute, established in 2019 in Sofia, Bulgaria as a joint initiative between Sofia University Bulgaria, Chalmers University of Technology (Chalmers) and Chalmers Industrial Technology (CIT), Sweden.
GATE mission is to:
- Establish a world-class ecosystem for basic and applied Big Data and Artificial Intelligence research and innovation
- Be a focal point between academia, government and industry for Big Data and Artificial intelligence domain
- Serve as a catalyst for economic growth based on data-science innovation, digitalization, and knowledge-based entrepreneurship across various economic sectors.
GATE creates value and delivers innovation excellence into following four strategic application themes:
- Future Cities
- Intelligent Government
- Smart Industry
- Digital Health
With respect to its intensive development, GATE CoE is looking for Business Development Expert to coordinate the results of GATE research and innovation projects and their applicability to business partners.
Responsibilities:
- Strategic participation in the European Digital Innovation Hub (EDIH), focusing on expanding business opportunities for public funding of research and innovation activities.
- Developing and implementing operational plans for managing and reporting research and innovation projects funded by European and national sources.
- Exploring and identifying new business opportunities and partnerships with European and national institutions.
- Building and maintaining key contacts in the public and corporate sectors, fostering sustainable partnerships, and developing relationships with potential partners and stakeholders.
- Representing GATE’s capabilities in research and innovation and advising internal and external partners on leveraging these opportunities.
- Understanding the needs of stakeholders and developing plans and proposals to address them effectively.
- Preparing research project proposals in collaboration with researchers and other experts from GATE, coordinating with administrative, financial, and legal teams where necessary.
- Participating in seminars, conferences, and events, as well as organizing training sessions for business development and research teams.
- Collaborating with PR and event management teams to enhance GATE’s image and expand its ecosystem.
- Monitoring emerging trends and changes in applied research and its business applications.
Requirements:
- At least 5 years of professional experience at a similar job position.
- Degree in Information technologies, Public/Business administration, Marketing, Communications, or related field is preferred.
- Additional specialization in planning, management, and reporting of projects with EU and national public funding is an advantage.
- Established international and national business network and personal contacts in the public domain will be considered as a strong advantage.
- Excellent oral and written English skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office.
- Team player with great interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong self motivation, result-orientation, organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong negotiation skills when dealing partners and contractors.
- Time-management skills and the ability to work under pressure.
Our offer:
- Work in an innovative, multicultural environment, with opportunities for acquisition of diverse experience and professional development
- Working in modern and appealing work environment, stirring up creativity and productivity
- Competitive working conditions and salary commensurate with your skills and experience.
How to apply:
Please send your contact data and files with personal documents on our Application Form - Gate (gate-ai.eu) until February 5, 2025:
- Cover/motivation letter that explains the motivating factors for considering the position (max. 1 pp)
- CV
- Copies of diplomas for completed education and certificates of qualification
- Copies of documents certifying past work experience in the relevant field
- Two references letters or personal recommendations, arranged by applicants and directly submitted by the letter or provided as contact data in the cover letter
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As an attachment to your application please sign and enclose the following declaration:
I consent to my personal data being collected, processed, and stored in connection with my current application for the position of Expert Business development.
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Recruiting stages:
- Evaluation of the documents submitted by the candidates and admission to the procedure of those meeting the requirements set out in the notice. The successful candidates will be informed by February 5, 2025.
- An interview with the successful candidates will take place until February 7, 2025.
- All interviewed candidates will be informed of the outcome of the competition.
- The selected candidates will be appointed on a contract basis.