Research & Development Project Assistant

Job Description

We are looking for a part-time Research and Development Project Administrator to join and work with K3Y Ltd, a fast-growing SME with presence in Bulgaria and Greece. K3Y Ltd is one of the most dynamic and vibrant technology companies in Bulgaria, Greece and Europe, dealing with deep tech topics like cybersecurity, data privacy, artificial intelligence, 6th generation of cellular networks and next generation internet of things. K3Y Ltd invests in innovative and sustainable software solutions and tools, while delivering professional services and consulting worldwide. Participating in more than 30+ illustrious EU-funded projects (H2020, Horizon Europe, Erasmus+ and more), K3Y Ltd is to emerge as a leading technology and service provider by materializing innovation into business and market solutions in Balkans, Eastern Europe, across Europe and worldwide.

 

As a Research & Development (R&D) Assistant in our R&D Department in Sofia, Bulgaria or in our Business Development & Innovation Department in Thessaloniki, Greece, you will provide general administrative & financial support to the R&D company actitivies, while assisting financial and budget monitoring. You will support business development, impact creation, exploitation tasks, while performing business analysis, market analysis & techno-economic analysis. You will assist project management and coordination by providing support to the R&D managers and teams and you will formulate exploitation, commercialisation, and impact strategies for project results.

 

Responsibilities

- Providing general administrative & financial support to R&D departments and teams.

- Supporting financial and budget monitoring, i.e., tracking R&D expenditures, invoices & payments.

- Maintaining documentation, company documents, and technical and non-technical reports.

- Assisting project management and coordination by providing support to the R&D managers and teams, e.g., budget planning, task tracking, implementation recording based on the R&D project activities.

- Planning & supporting techno-economic & impact development reports & evaluations.

- Supporting the definition of the technical and non-technical requirements and specifications, while ensuring technical and financial/resource feasibility.

- Formulating & assisting exploitation, commercialisation, and impact strategies for project results.

- Co-designing and supporting business models and market opportunities.

- Supporting audit, certification, and budget monitoring & preparation.

 

Basic Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in economics, business administration, accounting or related fields.

- Fluency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

- Fluent communication and presentation skills in English language.

- Self-motivated and positive attitude.

- Adaptability in changing priorities and deadlines.

- Team working attitude.

 

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

- Master in economics or business administration.

- Related certifications in economics ot business administration.

- Experience in SME innovation strategy or technology commercialization.

 

Benefits

- Friendly, motivated, and inclusive team with a strong European and International network.

- Competitive remuneration package based on qualifications and experience.

- Exposure to multinational and multicultural environments.

- Diversity of challenges, experience and working teams.

- Opportunity of enrich your skills and experience by working with experienced and talented professionals.

- Flexible working hours.

- Career progression opportunities.

 

Selection Process

- Interested applications will be invited for a remote or on-site interview.

- Only short-listed applications will be invited to the selections process.

- For more information about the Job Offer, you can contact: [email protected]

 

Equal Opportunities

K3Y Ltd is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity without unlawful regard to race, colour, ancestry, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, or other local legally protected characteristics.

 

Preferred Starting Date
There is no fixed application deadline, but we are looking to fill this position at the earliest.

 

To apply, K3Y Ltd invites applicants to send a detailed CV to the following email address: [email protected] with the title "Application for the position of Research & Development Project Assistant" in the subject.