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Scientific Officer within life science research and industrial applications

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Scientific Officer within life science research and industrial applications
Do you want to contribute to creating a sustainable society, and would you like to be part of building a new grant awarding area, support excellent research and develop impactful projects?

The Novo Nordisk Foundation is looking for a Scientific Officer with expertise in food or agricultural research and with industrial applications experience.

Life science research and industrial applications (Biotech) is one of six newly defined strategic areas in the 2019-2023 Strategy of the Novo Nordisk Foundation. This grant giving area is of great importance for the expansion of research within industrial biotechnology, plant- and food sciences as well as environmental biotechnology. An overall focus for the area is to support research that may enable a more sustainable, efficient and reduced use of natural resources. Both specific and interdisciplinary research projects will be part of this grant giving area.

The Scientific Officer will develop the frameworks and help identify exciting areas of interest within life-sciences and biotechnology and through that have an exceptional opportunity to influence research and education.

The scientific Officer will conceive, develop and execute highly impactful grant awarding activities in collaboration with colleagues and key partners at universities, research centres and companies.


The Job
You will as Scientific Officer work with the Head of Department to ensure the effective planning and execution of the NNF’s strategic projects. Implement and follow up on stand-alone grants to research centres and research projects, as well as be responsible for managing the activities in scientific advisory committees.

Your tasks will include:

• In collaboration with the other Scientific Officers in the Novo Nordisk Foundation, develop and implement grants for interdisciplinary research.
• Participate in and support grant assessment.
• Drive, coordinate and follow-up on project progress, target achievement and impact assessments.
• Undertake continuous dialogue with grant recipients, collaboration partners, committee members and other stakeholders.
• Formulate the content of reports, documents and other written material clearly and professionally.
• Prepare or provide input to publications about the NNF’s grant activities.

The Biotech team currently consists of 3 highly qualified Scientific officers. As the department is under development, we are eager to find a colleague interested in being a part of the journey, building op the new department.  We strive to deliver the highest quality, and give each other feedback in a trust based working environment.

Professional Qualifications
We are looking for a Scientific Officer with a Ph.D. degree in food or agricultural sciences or related fields within the natural sciences, preferably with experience in both basic and applied research at the level of senior postdoc, senior scientist, assistant professor or associate professor.

We expect the candidate to possess:

• Comprehensive understanding of the nature and culture of science.
• Excellent ability to understand, analyze and communicate research results, research projects, and research evaluations.
• Understand concepts, practices, policies, and procedures within industrial biotechnology, plant- and food sciences as well as environmental biotechnology in the public and/or private sectors.
• Ability to manage several complex projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal, especially in English.

Personal Qualifications
We are looking for a Scientific Officer who is:

• Professional, quality-conscious, and impact-oriented.
• Ambitious, proactive, and structured in approach to problem-solving. 
• Intellectually quick, curious, disciplined, resourceful and resilient.
• Strong in interpersonal skills and the ability to build good collaborative relationships. 
• Able to work well in a team and independently.

Working at the Novo Nordisk Foundation
We offer a committed and professional workplace in which we emphasize ensuring that our colleagues thrive, are challenged and have opportunities to develop their potential. A career at the Novo Nordisk Foundation gives you the opportunity to work:  

• on important projects that benefit society; 
• with key actors within research and development in Denmark; 
• and as part of a dedicated team that is passionate about creating value for society.

Application and Information
For more information, please contact Sofie Lorentzen, HR Business Partner on e-mail: slo (at) novo.dk or phone: +45 4020 9832, or Claus Felby, Head of Biotech on e-mail: cfe (at) novo.dk. We encourage you to send your application as soon as possible and no later than 20/05/2019.

To apply, please send your CV, cover letter, and university transcripts by clicking on the “Apply now” button.

About the Novo Nordisk Foundation
The Novo Nordisk Foundation dates back to 1922, and is an independent Danish foundation with corporate interests. Our vision is to contribute significantly to research and development that improves the lives of people and the sustainability of society.

Since 2010, the Foundation has donated more than DKK 16 billion (€2.1 billion), primarily for research at public institutions and hospitals in Denmark and the other Nordic countries. The Foundation gets its income from ownership in the Novo Group companies and more than 80 other life science companies.

In the coming years, the Foundation will broaden its scope and increase its grants for scientific, humanitarian and social purposes. As a consequence, we are a growing organization, which means new job openings and exciting opportunities for employees to be a part of forming the future of the Foundation.

Read more about the Novo Nordisk Foundation’s history, strategy and ownership structure here.

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