The successful candidate will play an essential role in ensuring that the Fondazione Telethon peer review process identifies the most promising research grant applications. Moreover, he/she will be engaged in the management of national and international programs and alliance initiatives involving researchers and patient organizations.

RESPONSABILITIES

• Analyze the scientific content of grant applications and select the appropriate reviewers.
• Participate in the organization and running of review sessions.
• Manage relationships with Fondazione Telethon grantees and assess Fondazione Telethon’s research activities ex-post.

SKILLS

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Scientific and layman’s language communication and writing skills
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Excellent project management and organization skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Good analytical skills
• Proficient in the use of standard office software

REQUIREMENTS

• Scientific Degree; Ph.D. is required
• Postdoctoral experience or equivalent is required
• Previous experience in biomedical research and a broad knowledge of human genetics are essential.
• Previous experience in a funding agency or other peer-review processes will be considered a strong plus.
• Experience with grant writing and management will be considered a plus.
• Experience in working in an international context is desirable

OTHER INFORMATION

Workplace: Milan

Thank you for your interest in collaborating with Fondazione Telethon. We inform you that a feedback will be provided only to applicants that will be contacted for a follow up interview.

Only applicants providing their Curriculum Vitae and a motivation letter will be taken into consideration.