27 July 2023 | We are recruiting a Liaison Officer (m/f/d) in Brussels, full-time, for the Technical University of Munich (TUM). As part of its TUM Global internationalisation concept, TUM has expanded its activities worldwide in recent years and operates five liaison offices on four continents. As TUM Liaison Officer, you will be based in the shared office of EuroTech in Brussels. In your role, you will represent TUM within joint EuroTech activities and strengthen TUM’s own network and initiatives in Brussels. You will work closely with the Head of the EuroTech office to strengthen multilateral Alliance activities, and the TUM Global & Alumni Office as well as the TUM Office for Research and Innovation to advance TUM’s priorities in Europe.
Requirements:
- At least Master’s degree (or equivalent); first-hand experience with German higher education is desirable.
- Excellent written and spoken English language skills, a sound understanding of German, both written and spoken, is definitely a plus. Some understanding of French or Dutch would be an advantage.
- Strong knowledge of the European higher education, research and innovation landscape as well as of the European Union’s funding schemes and policy priorities, in particular regarding the relevant framework programmes and initiatives (e.g. Erasmus+, Horizon Europe, European Universities Initiative, New European Innovation Agenda).
- At least 3 years of work experience at the European/international levels. Strong communication and networking skills across cultures and hierarchies.
- Flexibility, proactivity, and the ability to work independently with a hands-on approach as well as within physical, virtual and hybrid team settings.
- Strategic competencies, result-oriented working methods, high efficiency and attention to detail, sense of responsibility.
- Regular business trips within Europe are part of the role.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
Applications must be submitted by 15 September 2023.
