- VIB Headquarters
- Ghent, Belgium (Remote)
- Full-time
Project Manager Training & Conferences
- VIB Headquarters
Ghent, Belgium
Full-time
Published:
- VIB Headquarters
Ghent, Belgium
Full-time
Published:
ABOUT VIB:
VIB is an entrepreneurial, non-profit research institute in life sciences, closely affiliated with five universities in Flanders. Our mission is to conduct groundbreaking strategic research that offers real-world solutions to citizens, patients, and farmers. Beyond research, VIB is dedicated to fostering knowledge-sharing through the Training & Conferences Program, offering a range of training, conferences, and personal development opportunities tailored to the needs of the scientific community.
ABOUT THE VIB TRAINING & CONFERENCES PROGRAM:
The VIB Training & Conferences Program delivers high-quality, fully integrated training and personal development initiatives. Our offerings include modular training events, e-learning courses, specialized workshops, summer schools, international conferences, and customized development opportunities aimed at nurturing the skills of scientists across the globe.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
As a project manager, you will be responsible for the coordination and setup of the VIB conference series program, a well-established initiative attracting over 2,000 international participants annually. In addition, you will also manage the implementation of microcredentials—certified short-term learning experiences that should facilitate lifelong learning. Your role will be essential in ensuring a balanced, high-quality, and engaging program for both conferences and learning trajectories, contributing to VIB’s strategy of providing a platform for scientists at all career stages to learn, connect, and enhance their expertise.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Coordination VIB conference series program
Implementation and coordination of microcredentials
Implement and coordinate strategic projects such as
Consultation with all stakeholders
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education
Technical & Scientific Expertise
Skills & Attributes
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply online. For more information, please reach out to Evy Vierstraete, evy.vierstraete@vib.be.
VIB is an entrepreneurial, non-profit research institute in life sciences, closely affiliated with five universities in Flanders. Our mission is to conduct groundbreaking strategic research that offers real-world solutions to citizens, patients, and farmers. Beyond research, VIB is dedicated to fostering knowledge-sharing through the Training & Conferences Program, offering a range of training, conferences, and personal development opportunities tailored to the needs of the scientific community.
ABOUT THE VIB TRAINING & CONFERENCES PROGRAM:
The VIB Training & Conferences Program delivers high-quality, fully integrated training and personal development initiatives. Our offerings include modular training events, e-learning courses, specialized workshops, summer schools, international conferences, and customized development opportunities aimed at nurturing the skills of scientists across the globe.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
As a project manager, you will be responsible for the coordination and setup of the VIB conference series program, a well-established initiative attracting over 2,000 international participants annually. In addition, you will also manage the implementation of microcredentials—certified short-term learning experiences that should facilitate lifelong learning. Your role will be essential in ensuring a balanced, high-quality, and engaging program for both conferences and learning trajectories, contributing to VIB’s strategy of providing a platform for scientists at all career stages to learn, connect, and enhance their expertise.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Coordination VIB conference series program
- Set up and chair the organizing committees;
- Ensure a balanced, qualitative and attractive program for each VIB conference;
- Collaborate with the event officer for a successful execution of the conference;
- Collaborate with the marketing officer and create content for marketing;
- Monitor the quality via evaluations.
Implementation and coordination of microcredentials
- Negotiation with stakeholders;
- Conceptual implementation at VIB;
- Development and coordination of the content of specific microcredentials;
- Support Grant writing for selected projects.
Implement and coordinate strategic projects such as
- Benchmark analysis of the Training & Conferences Program;
- Coordinate the development of dashboards for reporting and evaluation results. Setup will be done in collaboration with VIB ICT team.
Consultation with all stakeholders
- Consultation of all involved parties regarding the choice and setup of conference topics and learning trajectories;
- Establish links with other similar organizations;
- Collaborate with other HQ units (ICT, Finance, Communications...).
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education
- Master’s degree in life sciences or related field.
Technical & Scientific Expertise
- Experience in project management;
- Knowledge of research processes in (life) sciences;
- Knowledge of scientific conferences;
- Advanced knowledge of Office 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Skills & Attributes
- Capacity to think strategically;
- Capable of quickly gaining insight into new topics or research themes;
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage projects efficiently;
- An eye for detail and accurate working methods;
- Diplomatic and mature, maintaining professionalism under pressure;
- Strong communication and networking skills.
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply online. For more information, please reach out to Evy Vierstraete, evy.vierstraete@vib.be.
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