Grant Writer (0.2-0.4 FTE)

Faculty of Arts

Organisation

University of Groningen

The University of Groningen is a research university with a global outlook, deeply rooted in Groningen, City of Talent. Quality has had top priority for four hundred years, and with success: the University is currently in or around the top 100 on several influential ranking lists.

Job Description

Who are we?

The Illicit Trade Group at the University of Groningen is an interfaculty group with active collaborations with the Rudolph Agricola School and Globalisation Studies Groningen.

We Aim To

• Contribute to a better understanding of illicit trade, the dark side of globalisation.
• Enhance knowledge on those billion-dollar globalized industries that are parts of the world’s interconnected economy which overlap with – and exacerbate – terrorism, war, conflict, corruption, authoritarianism, and other contemporary security threats.
• Create an environment in which students, researchers and practitioners can investigate the causes, challenges and solutions to illicit trade practices.
• Provide and facilitate the dissemination of research findings and evidence on illicit trade and related security issues.

What are the topics we work on?

Illicit Trade is a growing threat to our digitally-driven society. Globalisation, the use of high-tech communication and the emergence of a global market have created a vast range of opportunities for illicit activities that portray serious implications for the wellbeing of states, individuals and communities alike. The Illicit Trade Group conducts research to investigate the causes, challenges and solutions to illicit trade practices and organise activities to enhance knowledge about the dark side of globalisation.

What will you be doing?

The ITG Grant Writer Will Be

• Researching information and data necessary for grants and grant reporting
• Planning and writing grant proposals for the ITG group
• Researching new funding opportunities.

Requirements

We are looking to expand our team with a grant writer. This person would coordinate initiatives to attract external funding by identifying appropriate grant schemes, interact with the various stakeholders, and build the necessary and appropriate network to support the application.

Do you have or are currently enrolled in a Masters degree in a relevant field e.g. Social Science, Law or relevant to the field of Illicit Trade? Do you have an affinity with the topic? Have experience applying for grants? Are you a strong writer in English? Then we are looking for you!

Conditions of employment

Contract length: 09 months.

In accordance with the collective labor agreement for Dutch Universities, we offer:

• a salary depending on education and experience of a maximum of € 3,561 gross per month for full working hours
• 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% year-end bonus on the annual gross income.
• a temporary 0.2 to 0.4 FTE appointment for a period of 9 months.

Starting date: April 2022

Job Application

Do you meet our qualification criteria? If yes, please send us your application which should include:

• a motivation letter
• a curriculum vitae.

You may apply for this position until 9 March 11:59pm / before 10 March 2022 Dutch local time by means of the application form (click on “Apply” below on the advertisement on the university’s website).

The University of Groningen is an inclusive organisation: a versatile employer for all groups in society. We therefore welcome a diversity of perspectives, backgrounds and knowledge. Our selection procedure follows the guidelines of the NVP application code,

Unsolicited marketing is not appreciated.