Job vacancies for project officers with Alzheimer Europe

Alzheimer Europe Is looking to fill the following Luxembourg-based positions:
1 Project Officer (m/f) (Full time)
On a permanent basis
As the Project Officer, you will:

  • Collaborate with EU projects funded by the Innovative Medicines Initiative
    • AETIONOMY: Developing a “mechanism-based taxonomy” of Alzheimer´s and Parkinson´s Disease
    • AMYPAD: Amyloid Imaging to Prevent Alzheimer’s disease
    • EMIF: European Medical Information Framework
    • EPAD: European Prevention of Alzheimer’s dementia
  • Help in the dissemination of EU funded research projects
  • Develop and update the Alzheimer Europe database on clinical trials in Europe
  • Support the communication of medical and research developments to the wider dementia community and the general public via the organisation’s newsletter and website

1 Project Officer (m/f) (Full time)
For a two-year contract with possibility of extension
As the Project Officer, you will:

  •  Collaborate with EU projects funded by the Innovative Medicines Initiative
    • MOPEAD: Models of patient engagement in Alzheimer’s disease
    • ROADMAP: Real world Outcomes across the AD spectrum for better care: Multi-modal data Access Platform
  • Help in the dissemination of EU funded research projects
  • Develop and update the Alzheimer Europe database on treatment guidelines in Europe
  • Support the communication of medical and research developments to the wider dementia community and the general public via the organisation’s newsletter and website

For either of the two project officer positions, you should have the following experience and qualities:

  • Completed university education in a medical or scientific field
  • Experience in a similar position (background in scientific communication will be considered as an advantage)
  • A detailed understanding of dementia research and/or clinical trials
  • A perfect knowledge of English (knowledge of other European languages will be a plus)
  • Excellent writing and communication skills including communicating scientific concepts in easy-to-understand language
  • Experience of social media
  • Good computer knowledge (Internet applications, Word)
  • A keen sense of responsibility, initiative and ability to work in a small team
  • Willingness to travel abroad for project meetings, scientific conferences and other networking opportunities

Administrative Assistant (m/f) (Part time)
As the Administrative Assistant, you will:

  • Support the Alzheimer Europe Board by drafting minutes and preparing Board documents in collaboration with the Executive Director
  • Collaborate with the Communication Officer by contributing to the AE newsletter and updating the AE website
  • Draft the Annual Report of the organisation
  • Proofread documents
  • Keep mailing lists and publications database up-to-date
  • Respond to general mail requests and deal with filing

You should have the following experience and qualities:

  • Completed secondary education and experience in a similar position (education or background in communication or secretariat will be considered as an advantage)
  • A perfect knowledge of English (knowledge of French and other European languages will be a plus)
  • Good writing and communication skills
  • Experience of social media
  • Good computer knowledge (Internet applications, Word)
  • A keen sense of responsibility, initiative and ability to work in a small team
  • Willingness to travel abroad for Board meetings on a quarterly basis

Please apply by sending your CV, together with a cover letter (both documents in English), by 7 October 2016, to: Alzheimer Europe, 14, rue Dicks, L-1417 Luxembourg or via E-mail to info@alzheimer-europe.org.