R&D Specialist and EU Proposal Developer

Valencia

Full-time

Permanent employee

Your mission

We are seeking to recruit two professionals for the drafting of R&D&I projects within the Project Management and Coordination area.

The R&D Specialist and EU Proposal Developer will work in close collaboration with members of the Technology and Laboratory areas. In addition, the position will require establishing partnerships with external stakeholders in order to build consortia and prepare proposals at European level as well as large national consortia.

Responsibilities:

Promote and draft large-scale European and national proposals together with AIMPLAS researchers, primarily focused on the European Commission Framework Programme, as well as other programmes such as the European Defence Fund (EDF), Digital Europe, LIFE, Interreg and PRIMA.
Define the value chain roles required to build competitive consortia.
Establish strategic alliances with key European stakeholders to foster collaboration.
Advise and guide researchers in defining project objectives, KPIs, alignment with European Commission funding topics, work package implementation and expected impact.
Participate in events, information days, brokerage events (B2B), and related networking activities.

Your profile

Strong analytical skills, organisational and planning abilities, commitment, initiative, creativity, leadership, flexibility, adaptability to change, customer orientation, a drive for professional development, teamwork and a people-oriented mindset (cooperation and empathy) are qualities we seek in all positions at AIMPLAS.
Flexibility in dealing with change and unexpected situations, as well as composure during periods of high workload.
Commitment, proactivity, teamwork, strong communication skills and the ability to foster a positive working environment.
Meeting deadlines, with solid organisational, planning and task-prioritisation skills.
Availability to travel nationally and internationally.
High level of English and Spanish, both spoken and written, demonstrable.
Experience:
Previous experience in R&D&I projects is desirable.
Experience in proposal writing within European Framework Programmes (Horizon Europe, H2020, LIFE, EDF, Interreg, PRIMA) as well as at national level with funding bodies such as AEI and CDTI (including calls such as Misiones, Cervera, etc.) is desirable.

About us

AIMPLAS is a Technological Center with more than 30 years of experience in the plastics sector. We provide solutions to companies throughout the value chain, from raw material manufacturers to transformers and end users. Our purpose is twofold:

We give value to companies so that they can create wealth and thus generate employment.
Through R&D&I, we contribute to solving the challenges that society faces in relation to plastics, to improve people's quality of life and ensure environmental sustainability.

Why AIMPLAS?

We consider attraction and loyalty of talent to be strategic. This is due, on the one hand, to the fact that we have such a powerful purpose as responding to the challenges facing society through R&D&I, and on the other, to making this activity compatible with caring for people.

To this end, we propose a People Experience Strategy in which people lead their professional development and have a tailor-made training plan, as well as a career plan to facilitate their professional growth.

Purpose with Real Impact
You’ll work at a leading technology center, contributing through R&D&I to solving social challenges related to plastics, sustainability, and improving people’s quality of life.
A values-based culture
You’ll experience an organizational culture built on collaboration, equal opportunity, diversity, and respect, backed by external certifications such as Great Place to Work, EFQM, and the Diversity Charter.
Innovative and multidisciplinary environment
You’ll be part of highly qualified, diverse, and collaborative teams, where scientific, technical, and management profiles work together, and where continuous learning and knowledge transfer are part of everyday life.
Tailored professional development
At AIMPLAS, people lead their own development: you’ll have a personalized training plan and a career plan to support your professional growth.
Flexibility and Adaptability
We are committed to time self-management, partial remote work, flexible hours, meeting-free days, and improvements to legal leave and time-off policies, facilitating a balance between professional and personal life. We adapt to people’s needs, creating a personalized experience.
People Care and Well-being
We promote physical and mental well-being programs through initiatives designed to encourage healthy lifestyle habits and psychosocial well-being (sports activities, health workshops). We offer flexible compensation options (health insurance, childcare vouchers) and meal subsidies.
Pride in Belonging
Working at AIMPLAS means being part of an organization with over 35 years of experience, institutional recognition, and a firm commitment to people, innovation, and making a positive impact on society.