Grant Coordinator – EU Projects (Horizon Europe, Chips JU)

About the role

LIGENTEC, a team of experts in integrated optics, is looking for a Grant Coordinator. You will coordinate high-profile publicly funded projects such as Horizon Europe and Chips JU, drive the technical work packages owned by LIGENTEC and keep all grants audit-ready. You will work closely with the PMO, technical specialists and international consortium partners.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate multiple funded projects in parallel, tracking deliverables, milestones, budgets and risks; lead LIGENTEC-owned technical work packages
• Draft the technical sections of grant proposals (work package descriptions, impact, methodology, deliverables, risk mitigation) and provide feasibility reviews and effort estimates
• Own the technical narrative of periodic and final project reports
• Oversee resource allocation, timesheets and purchase orders in the ERP, and monitor equipment depreciation and facility cost allocations
• Maintain audit trails and support internal and external audits in line with EU grant regulations
• Represent LIGENTEC in consortium assemblies, review meetings and technical workshops across Europe

Required profile

• Master's degree or PhD in Photonics, Optics, Physics, Microelectronics, Electrical Engineering or a related field
• 5+ years coordinating or managing EU-funded collaborative projects (Horizon Europe, H2020, Chips JU or equivalent) as Work Package Leader or Project Coordinator
• Strong background in integrated photonics or semiconductor technology
• Practical mastery of EU grant frameworks and experience with formal project audits
• Full professional English; French is a strong plus

Required skills

• Project management frameworks
• Modern ERP systems (Odoo is a distinct advantage)
• Timesheet and budget tracking, compliance documentation

What we offer

• Location: Ecublens (Switzerland) or Corbeil-Essonnes (France); 100% work percentage
• Home office up to two days per week
• Start date as soon as possible