Project manager & researcher position in urban agriculture
CLOSED - Applications before 30/09/21
The Smart City Institute and the CRAU of the University of Liège are recruiting a project manager in urban agriculture.
The two research centres are collaborating to develop, within the framework of an Interreg project entitled GROOF, a multidisciplinary expertise in the field of business models in urban agriculture and are looking for a project manager (who will be attached to both units) to work on this theme. He/she will be involved in a European research project aimed, among other things, at setting up a greenhouse on a roof in Gembloux and measuring its agronomic, economic and energy performance. He/she will carry out scientific research on the economic and managerial aspects of this project.
Job description
- Management of a portfolio of innovative projects
- Actively and proactively communicate with numerous international partners
- Business models: support and coaching of project leaders
Fixed-term contract of 2 years, part-time.
Required profile
- A Master's degree in Economics and Management or equivalent, with a strong academic record
- Have a good command of French and English
- Have a particular interest in business models, sustainable transition and urban agriculture
- Available to travel in Europe several times a year (stay of a few days)
Deadline
Application, possible references and cover letter to be sent, before 30 September 2021, to Nicolas Ancion.