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Context: The Institut Laue-Langevin (ILL), situated in Grenoble, France, is Europe's leading research facility for scientific research using neutrons. Every yea...
The Institut Laue-Langevin (ILL), situated in Grenoble, France, is Europe's leading research facility for scientific research using neutrons. Every year, we host over 2000 visits by scientists, who come to the Institute to carry out world-class research.
The Grants Office in the Partnerships and Communication Service (PACS) of the Institut Laue-Langevin is expanding and seeking a third Grants Officer to support national and European research projects.
You will support ILL scientists throughout the full grant lifecycle, from identifying funding opportunities and preparing proposals to managing active grants, overseeing reporting, and monitoring milestones and deliverables. The Grants Office, as part of PACS, interacts actively with the science and technical divisions at ILL and works closely with the Administration Division on HR, finance, and legal matters.
Depending on your profile, the balance between the responsibilities listed below may be adjusted to match your strengths and areas for development:
Opportunity Scanning
. Identify, monitor, and disseminate funding opportunities aligned with ILL research priorities and staff interests.
. Cover national programmes (e.g. ANR, BMBF, UKRI, FFG) as well as European funding schemes.
. Develop and implement strategies to optimise funding success and portfolio diversification.
Proposal Development
. Provide hands-on support in the preparation, drafting, and structuring of research proposals.
. Ensure full understanding and application of funding rules, eligibility criteria, and programme constraints to guarantee compliant and competitive submissions.
. Support ILL researchers in aligning proposals with funder priorities and stakeholder expectations.
. Assist with budgeting and costing, ensuring accuracy and adherence to funding requirements.
. Coordinate internal approvals and oversee the timely submission of proposals.
Project Delivery and Institutional Relations
. Provide reliable administrative support and help address any challenges related to project progress or financial management.
. Support the successful implementation and follow-up of funded projects, including reporting, deliverable tracking, and coordination with partners.
. Develop and maintain constructive relationships with funding agencies (e.g. ANR, European Commission), supporting contract negotiation, amendments, and project setup, including consortium coordination and communication.
Your profile
ILL's Grants Office is looking for someone who brings both expertise and a collaborative mindset:
. Master's degree or higher in a scientific, technical, or project management discipline
. Previous experience in a similar role (2-3 years)
. Demonstrated experience in preparing and submitting national and/or EU funding proposals
. Good understanding of national funding schemes and/or Horizon Europe processes and terminology
. Confidence and ability to engage, communicate, and build relationships at all levels within an organisation
. Proven analytical, organisational, and project management skills
. Experience in an international research environment would be an asset
. Professional fluency in English, both spoken and written
Quality of life - This position is based in Grenoble, a hub for research and technology, ideally located in the heart of the French Alps (just 3 hours from Paris/Provence by train, 1 hour from Lyon international airport and 1 ½ hours from Geneva). It is important for us that our staff achieve a healthy work-life balance. We therefore offer home working (under certain conditions), generous annual paid leave entitlement and a host of other benefits that you will discover when you arrive!
Prospects - We guarantee you a stable fixed-term position in a multicultural scientific environment.
Benefits - We offer generous social benefits (expatriation allowance, excellent health cover), moving and relocation assistance (under certain conditions) and an annual productivity bonus. We also offer language courses for you and your partner and subsidies for the use of public transport and the staff canteen, as well as for holidays and a variety of cultural and sports activities. For more details, visit https://www.ill.eu/careers/working-at-the-ill/employment-conditions
Sounds interesting?
Then why not take your next career step with us by applying online - preferably in English - via our career portal by 26.07.2026, quoting reference number 26/31. Please note that all applicants are subject to administrative screening (background checks). We are committed to equal opportunities and diversity and therefore welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
Coalition Clean Baltic – CCB is a politically independent network, uniting 28 environmental NGOs, as well as partners and experts from 11 countries surrounding the Baltic Sea, promoting the protection and improvement of the Baltic environment and its natural resources. CCB Secretariat is based in Uppsala, Sweden. CCB is recruiting a [full-time] Project Coordinator to play an important administrative role in implementing the EU LIFE QuietWaters Project (Towards regionally coordinated actions to reduce underwater noise emissions from existing and future recreational crafts in the Baltic Sea), for the period 1 September 2026 - 31 August 2030. QuietWaters aims to address the reduction of underwater noise pollution from existing and future recreational crafts in the Baltic Sea. Through baseline assessments, pilot studies, stakeholder engagement, policy support, capacity building and awareness raising activities, the project will contribute to the EU's efforts to achieve Good Environmental Status in its marine waters. Moreover, it will pave the way for a quieter, healthier Baltic marine environment, supporting the regional objectives of the HELCOM Baltic Sea Action Plan (BSAP) and the Regional Action Plan on Underwater Noise (RAP). You will work closely with the CCB Project Manager and project partners in Sweden and beyond on different topic-wise issues to ensure effective implementation of the project. You will also be able to support the development and coordination of CCB’s strategic and thematic plans and their effective implementation. Primary tasks and responsibilities Schedule meetings, prepare agendas, take meeting minutes and distribute them with project partners Collect data from project partners and aid in reporting process of the project Support Project Manager and Financial Manager with bookeeping of the project, audit processes, and compliance documentation Organise project events and workshops as well as stakeholder meetings (including registration, venues, catering, travel and logistics) Coordinate any post-event evaluation or feedback collection Implement green procurement of the project and produce a Green Project Management Handbook Support monitoring and evaluation processes Support communication activities of the project including drafting communications and newsletters as well as the development of summary annual reports and a final report of the project Support implementation of risk assessments and mitigation activities In addition, you will support the Project Manager to Communicate and report to Financial Manager and Executive Secretary about project progress, issues and achievements Communicate with and handle requests from project funders Implement obligations under the project´s Grant Agreement together with Financial Manager Implement management strategy defined in project´s work plan and consortium agreement Facilitate collaboration among project partners and moderate consortium meetings Handle any consortium changes/issues Follow progress of project implementation according to Work Plan and budget - monitor progress against objectives and KPIs Ensure proper reporting and track of deliverables and deadlines, including co-funding projects Represent and communicate project progress in relevant fora (e.g. EU, ASCOBANS, HELCOM, EUSBSR) Pursue collaboration with sister projects Implement risk assessment of the project (identify risks, develop specific risk assessments and implement mitigations according to Consortium Agreement and Grant Agreement) We are seeking candidates with: Qualification and competence in administration of international projects funded by EU LIFE Programme Previous experience in similar positions, e.g. working in multicultural environment, as well as competences in events organization and green procurement Skills and experience in communication tools and channels, e.g. newsletter tool EU citizenship or at least residence and work permit in order to travel for work purposes Excellent proficiency in spoken and written English Knowledge of global, EU and regional environmental policies, preferably in the NGO sector We would also welcome interest from candidates who have been working in wider/non-marine environmental policy areas, if they can demonstrate relevant skills and knowledge. Desirable skills Experience of working for a non-profit organization is a merit. Working knowledge of any other language common in the Baltic Sea area, including Swedish (preferably), Danish, Finnish, German, Polish, Latvian, Lithuanian, and Estonian. If you are an adaptable, people-oriented and solutions-focused professional with advocacy or campaigning expertise, a positive disposition, a passion for environmental conservation, vibrant team spirit and a can-do attitude, we’d love to hear from you! Contract Terms Salary: Salary comparable to NGO staff in Sweden and in accordance with the Collective Agreements of the respective unions. Starting level 35,000 SEK gross, subject to adjustment depending on experience and annual increase. Location: Preferably in Sweden or willing to move to. Work from Uppsala or Stockholm is desired. Several joint offline events for the whole Secretariat staff and CCB Council expected per year in Sweden. Travel: Candidates should be flexible to travel as required for meetings and events – mostly within the Baltic Sea Region. You may need to be able to participate in occasional events on weekends. Contract type: Project-based position with 6-month probation period. Starting time: Preferably, latest on 1 September 2026, depending on availability of the chosen candidate. Application and deadline Send your CV (max. 2 pages) together with a personal letter (max. 1 page) by 01 August 2026 to secretariat@ccb.se. Being an international organization, CCB’s work is carried out in English. Please note: Applications submitted in any other language will not be considered. Incomplete applications (e.g. lacking either CV or personal letter) will be also not considered. For any inquiries: above email or CCB Executive Secretary: mikhail.durkin@ccb.se, +46 739 770 793. In the application and hiring process, CCB will not discriminate against any individual based on race, colour, sex, language, religion, national or social origin, property, disability, age, family status, sexual orientation and gender identity, economic and social situation.
About Neo4j: Neo4j is the graph intelligence platform that transforms data into knowledge to power the next generation of intelligent applications and AI systems. It includes enterprise-ready knowledge graphs for accurate, explainable, and governed AI; the most comprehensive, trusted, and easy-to-deploy graph capabilities across any environment and data source; and an unmatched ecosystem trusted by 84 of the Fortune 100 and supported by the world’s largest graph community. Intelligence that works. Results that matter. Built to work everywhere and integrate with everything across every cloud for dynamic, personalized, and autonomous AI systems. We deliver quicker results, contextual knowledge, and solutions that impact customers and employees across the business. Our Vision: At Neo4j, we have always strived to help the world make sense of data. As business, society and knowledge become increasingly connected, our technology promotes innovation by helping organizations to find and understand data relationships. We created, drive and lead the graph database category, and we’re disrupting how organizations leverage their data to innovate and stay competitive. About the Role: We are seeking a driven individual who is passionate about new business acquisition and enterprise sales. As a Corporate Account Executive, you will be responsible for executing a strategic sales plan within your assigned territory, focusing on revenue growth and new customer acquisition. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with cross-functional teams, including solution engineering (pre-sales), marketing, and professional services, to ensure customer satisfaction and long-term success. This is a West Coast based remote position with a preference for location in the San Francisco Bay area, greater Seattle area, or greater Portland area. Key Responsibilities: * Develop and execute a strategic territory plan targeting key organizations and applicable use cases to build a robust pipeline and achieve quarterly and annual sales objectives. * Become an expert in our product offerings and industry solutions, delivering compelling demos, presentations, and proposals that clearly articulate business value. * Leverage deep knowledge of the market to position our solutions as the best fit for customer needs, highlighting the advantages over competing technologies and approaches. * Lead complex sales cycles with a solution-based approach, employing strategic selling strategies and tactics, including the Land & Expand model to grow accounts. * Manage the full sales process from prospecting to closing, consistently securing new logos and expanding within existing accounts. * Provide guidance and mentorship to Business Development Representatives (BDRs) and Field Marketing resources to align on target accounts and support pipeline development. * Maintain accurate and up-to-date information within the CRM system, ensuring data integrity and adhering to forecasting guidelines. * Develop strong partnerships with public cloud providers (AWS, Google, Microsoft Azure) and leverage these relationships to drive growth opportunities. What You Bring to the Role: * 3+ years of proven success in commercial software sales with a consistent track record of exceeding targets. * Demonstrated experience managing complex sales processes within enterprise markets such as Data Warehousing, Business Intelligence, Data Science, AI/ML, or related fields. * Proven ability to independently develop and close new client relationships while effectively managing long-term business engagements. * Deep understanding of commercial open-source business models, including selling on-premise and cloud & SaaS hybrid solutions. * Ability to craft and execute sales strategies tailored to specific industries, leveraging partner and Go-to-Market knowledge. * Strong presentation, communication, and organizational skills with a knack for building strong business champions. * Familiarity with sales methodologies such as MEDDIC, SPIN, or Challenger Sales, and experience working in a fast-paced, competitive market. * Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver on customer expectations, including Pre-Sales, Marketing, Customer Success, and Field Engineering resources. * Proven ability to build and nurture relationships with key decision-makers, including CTOs, IT leaders, and technical end users, while collaborating with Solution Architects, Professional Services, and Channel Partners. Preferred Qualifications: * Experience selling complex technical solutions, with a focus on subscription-based models and cloud deployments. * Knowledge of graph technology, data management tools, or other advanced data-driven technologies. * A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and proficiency in standard corporate productivity tools (Google Docs, Salesforce, MS Office). The annual on target earnings range for this position based in the United States is listed below. This range is an estimate, and the actual on target earnings may vary based on Neo4j’s compensation practices, job related skills, depth of experience, relevant certifications and trainings, in addition to geographic location. Based on the factors above, Neo4j utilizes the full width of the range. In addition to the range below, US employees are eligible for a stock option grant and certain roles are eligible for an annual bonus. Employees in this position are also eligible to participate in the Company’s standard benefit programs, which currently include the following: medical, dental, and vision benefits, 401(k), paid time off, and certain leaves of absence. Annual On Target Earnings Range $200,000—$240,000 USD Why Join Neo4j? Neo4j is, without question, the most popular graph intelligence platform in the world. We have customers in every industry globally, and our products are a proven product/market fit. Joining our team is an opportunity to shape the future of data and analytics. Below are just a few exciting facts about Neo4j. * Neo4j is one of the fastest-scaling technology companies in this industry. It recently surpassed $200M in annual recurring revenue (ARR), doubling its ARR over the past three years. * Raised the biggest funding round in database history ($325M Series F). Backed by world-class investors like Eurazeo, GV (formerly Google Ventures), and Inovia Capital, Neo4j has raised over $600M in funding and is currently valued at over $2Bn. This puts Neo4j among the most well-funded database companies in history. * 84% of the Fortune 100 and 58% of the Fortune 500 use Neo4j. Examples include Boston Scientific, BT Group, Caterpillar, Cisco, Comcast, Department for Education UK, eBay, NBC News, Novo Nordisk, Worldline, and others. * Co-founder and CEO Emil Eifrem has built an amazing culture that prides itself on relationships, inclusiveness, innovation, and customer success. * Countless industry awards. Massive enterprises and individual developers/data scientists love Neo4j. A strong sense of community and ecosystem is built around the platform. * A recent Forrester Total Economic Impact™ Study cited Neo4j as delivering 417% ROI to customers. Research shows that members of underrepresented communities are less likely to apply for jobs when they don’t meet all the qualifications. If this is part of the reason you hesitate to apply, we’d encourage you to reconsider and give us the opportunity to review your application. At Neo4j, we are committed to building awareness and helping to improve these issues. One of our central objectives is to provide an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace for everyone to develop their potential and have a positive, career-defining experience. We look forward to receiving your application. Neo4j Values: Neo4j is a Silicon Valley company with a Swedish soul. We foster collaboration and each of us is empowered to contribute and put our innovative stamp on projects. We hire candidates who reflect the following Neo4j core values: (we)-[:VALUE]->(relationships) (we)-[:FOCUS_ON]->(userSuccess) (we)-[:THRIVE_IN]->(:Culture {type: [‘Open’, ‘Inclusive’]}) (we)-[:ASSUME]->(:Intent {direction:’Positive’}) (we)-[:WELCOME]->(:Discussions {nature: ‘IntellectuallyHonest’}) (we)-[:DELIVER_ON]->(ourCommitments) Neo4j is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. Please read the privacy notice regarding Neo4j's recruitment process to understand how we will handle the personal data that you provide. More information at www.neo4j.com. ©2026 Neo4j, Inc., Neo Technology®, Neo4j®, Cypher®, Neo4j Bloom™, Neo4j Graph Data Science Library™, Neo4j® Aura™, and Neo4j® AuraDB™ are registered trademarks or a trademark of Neo4j, Inc. All other marks are owned by their respective companies.
About Neo4j: Neo4j is the graph intelligence platform that transforms data into knowledge to power the next generation of intelligent applications and AI systems. It includes enterprise-ready knowledge graphs for accurate, explainable, and governed AI; the most comprehensive, trusted, and easy-to-deploy graph capabilities across any environment and data source; and an unmatched ecosystem trusted by 84 of the Fortune 100 and supported by the world’s largest graph community. Intelligence that works. Results that matter. Built to work everywhere and integrate with everything across every cloud for dynamic, personalized, and autonomous AI systems. We deliver quicker results, contextual knowledge, and solutions that impact customers and employees across the business. Our Vision: At Neo4j, we have always strived to help the world make sense of data. As business, society and knowledge become increasingly connected, our technology promotes innovation by helping organizations to find and understand data relationships. We created, drive and lead the graph database category, and we’re disrupting how organizations leverage their data to innovate and stay competitive. About the Role: We are seeking a driven, high-energy individual who is passionate about new business acquisition and enterprise sales. As a Senior Enterprise Account Executive, you will be responsible for executing a strategic sales plan within your assigned territory, focusing on revenue growth and new customer acquisition. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with cross-functional teams, including solution engineering (pre-sales), marketing, and professional services, to ensure customer satisfaction and long-term success. This is a West Coast-based remote position with a preference for location in the San Francisco Bay area or the Pacific Northwest. Key Responsibilities: * Develop and execute a strategic territory plan targeting key organizations and applicable use cases to build a robust pipeline and achieve quarterly and annual sales objectives. * Become an expert in our product offerings and industry solutions, delivering compelling demos, presentations, and proposals that clearly articulate business value. * Leverage deep knowledge of the market to position our solutions as the best fit for customer needs, highlighting the advantages over competing technologies and approaches. * Lead complex sales cycles with a solution-based approach, employing strategic selling strategies and tactics, including the Land & Expand model to grow accounts. * Manage the full sales process from prospecting to closing, consistently securing new logos and expanding within existing accounts. * Provide guidance and mentorship to Business Development Representatives (BDRs) and Field Marketing resources to align on target accounts and support pipeline development. * Maintain accurate and up-to-date information within the CRM system, ensuring data integrity and adhering to forecasting guidelines. * Develop strong partnerships with public cloud providers (AWS, Google, Microsoft Azure) and leverage these relationships to drive growth opportunities. What You Bring to the Role: * 7+ years of proven success in enterprise software sales with a consistent track record of exceeding targets. * Demonstrated experience managing complex sales processes within enterprise markets such as Data Warehousing, Business Intelligence, Data Science, AI/ML, or related fields. * Proven ability to independently develop and close new client relationships while effectively managing long-term business engagements. * Deep understanding of commercial open-source business models, including selling on-premise and cloud & SaaS hybrid solutions. * Ability to craft and execute sales strategies tailored to specific industries, leveraging partner and Go-to-Market knowledge. * Strong presentation, communication, and organizational skills with a knack for building strong business champions. * Familiarity with sales methodologies such as MEDDIC, SPIN, or Challenger Sales, and experience working in a fast-paced, competitive market. * Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver on customer expectations, including Pre-Sales, Marketing, Customer Success, and Field Engineering resources. * Proven ability to build and nurture relationships with key decision-makers, including CTOs, IT leaders, and technical end users, while collaborating with Solution Architects, Professional Services, and Channel Partners. Preferred Qualifications: * Experience selling complex technical solutions into enterprise markets, with a focus on subscription-based models and cloud deployments. * Knowledge of graph technology, data management tools, or other advanced data-driven technologies. * A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and proficiency in standard corporate productivity tools (Google Docs, Salesforce, MS Office). The annual on target earnings range for this position based in the United States is listed below. This range is an estimate, and the actual on target earnings may vary based on Neo4j’s compensation practices, job related skills, depth of experience, relevant certifications and trainings, in addition to geographic location. Based on the factors above, Neo4j utilizes the full width of the range. In addition to the range below, US employees are eligible for a stock option grant and certain roles are eligible for an annual bonus. Employees in this position are also eligible to participate in the Company’s standard benefit programs, which currently include the following: medical, dental, and vision benefits, 401(k), paid time off, and certain leaves of absence. Annual On Target Earnings Range $270,000—$320,000 USD Why Join Neo4j? Neo4j is, without question, the most popular graph intelligence platform in the world. We have customers in every industry globally, and our products are a proven product/market fit. Joining our team is an opportunity to shape the future of data and analytics. Below are just a few exciting facts about Neo4j. * Neo4j is one of the fastest-scaling technology companies in this industry. It recently surpassed $200M in annual recurring revenue (ARR), doubling its ARR over the past three years. * Raised the biggest funding round in database history ($325M Series F). Backed by world-class investors like Eurazeo, GV (formerly Google Ventures), and Inovia Capital, Neo4j has raised over $600M in funding and is currently valued at over $2Bn. This puts Neo4j among the most well-funded database companies in history. * 84% of the Fortune 100 and 58% of the Fortune 500 use Neo4j. Examples include Boston Scientific, BT Group, Caterpillar, Cisco, Comcast, Department for Education UK, eBay, NBC News, Novo Nordisk, Worldline, and others. * Co-founder and CEO Emil Eifrem has built an amazing culture that prides itself on relationships, inclusiveness, innovation, and customer success. * Countless industry awards. Massive enterprises and individual developers/data scientists love Neo4j. A strong sense of community and ecosystem is built around the platform. * A recent Forrester Total Economic Impact™ Study cited Neo4j as delivering 417% ROI to customers. Research shows that members of underrepresented communities are less likely to apply for jobs when they don’t meet all the qualifications. If this is part of the reason you hesitate to apply, we’d encourage you to reconsider and give us the opportunity to review your application. At Neo4j, we are committed to building awareness and helping to improve these issues. One of our central objectives is to provide an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace for everyone to develop their potential and have a positive, career-defining experience. We look forward to receiving your application. Neo4j Values: Neo4j is a Silicon Valley company with a Swedish soul. We foster collaboration and each of us is empowered to contribute and put our innovative stamp on projects. We hire candidates who reflect the following Neo4j core values: (we)-[:VALUE]->(relationships) (we)-[:FOCUS_ON]->(userSuccess) (we)-[:THRIVE_IN]->(:Culture {type: [‘Open’, ‘Inclusive’]}) (we)-[:ASSUME]->(:Intent {direction:’Positive’}) (we)-[:WELCOME]->(:Discussions {nature: ‘IntellectuallyHonest’}) (we)-[:DELIVER_ON]->(ourCommitments) Neo4j is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. Please read the privacy notice regarding Neo4j's recruitment process to understand how we will handle the personal data that you provide. More information at www.neo4j.com. ©2026 Neo4j, Inc., Neo Technology®, Neo4j®, Cypher®, Neo4j Bloom™, Neo4j Graph Data Science Library™, Neo4j® Aura™, and Neo4j® AuraDB™ are registered trademarks or a trademark of Neo4j, Inc. All other marks are owned by their respective companies.