Senior Researcher / Project Manager

Initiate, lead and participate in European and national research projects

DEMO is recruiting a senior researcher, since we recently acquired two new Horizon 2020 European research projects, D2EPC and PRECEPT. Two innovative projects with cutting edge technologies to increase smartness and the sustainability of the built environment. We want to expand our research team for these new and other active projects, and the submission of new proposals.
DEMO Consultants performs applied research on ICT for the built environment to develop and enhance methods and tools for asset management of energy-efficient buildings, sustainable cultural heritage and resilient civil infrastructure. As a Senior Researcher / Project Manager you will develop innovative solutions, take leadership in collaborative research projects, and bring innovation to practice by creating market opportunities and providing consultancy to public and private clients. 

Right from the start you will actively initiate, lead and participate in European and national research projects within the EU Horizon 2020 & Horizon Europe programmes. You have proven skills and a successful track record in research activities, proposal writing and project management. Next to research activities, you will preferably contribute to consultancy on software development and implementation.

Key skills

  • Master or PhD degree in a field related to ICT, construction & real estate management;
  • 10 years of experience as project manager in applied / industrial research projects after academic graduation;
  • Professional affinity with ICT, building and construction;
  • Proven skills in multi-project and simultaneous research, consultancy and project management;
  • Interest of working in a multinational and multidisciplinary team and in a dynamic project environment;
  • Result-oriented and highly-efficient working attitude and awareness of business opportunities resulting from research.  


Preferably having skills also in

  • Effective verbal and written communication in English at business and scientific level with an ability to write research proposals, project reports and scientific articles, give business presentations, and lead technical discussions.
  • Dutch language proficiency or commitment to reach Dutch proficiency in short term.


Why working at DEMO
  • Because we are innovative and practical at the same time;
  • Because we are resourceful, committed and inspiring;
  • Because we are unique, multidiscipline and multicultural;
  • Because we stimulate continuous growth, collaboration and knowledge sharing;
  • Because we encourage individual and team development through internal coaching, open discussions, training, international networking, and collective winter sports;
  • Because we have a broad range of projects, a dynamic organizational environment, and excellent working conditions.


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