R&D Partnerships & Funded Projects Intern M/F

Alice & Bob
Paris, France
HybridCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Aimed at mid-level project management candidates with a technical background who thrive in cross-functional collaboration and are based in Paris.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with a Master's in Innovation or Project Management and prior exposure to technical or scientific environments
    — “Master's degree in progress in Innovation Management, Project Management or a related field, with prior technical studies”
  • Individuals who can bridge technical and administrative functions in a fast-evolving startup environment
    — “comfortable coordinating between scientific, legal and administrative stakeholders”
  • Those interested in deep tech and quantum computing, with a focus on EU and French public funding mechanisms
    — “Interest in deep tech and quantum technologies”

Things to consider

  • The role requires fluency in both English and French for internal and external communication
    — “Proficient in English and proficient in French”
  • There is no explicit mention of remote flexibility, implying a possible in-office requirement
    — “You will join one of the most innovative startups in France at an early stage”

How to stand out

  • Demonstrate familiarity with EU and French funding bodies through relevant coursework or projects
    — “Contribute to the drafting and submission of proposals to EU and French public funding bodies”
  • Showcase ability to produce clear, structured documentation in both English and French
    — “Clear, structured written communication in both French and English”
  • Emphasize any prior exposure to managing or supporting publicly funded projects
    — “Contribute to project communication, support internal and external dissemination actions for funded projects”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Drafted and submitted proposals to EU and French public funding bodies
  • Supported the production of project deliverables
Typical background
Master's degree in progress in Innovation Management, Project Management or a related field

Skills & requirements

Required

Funding ApplicationsProject DeliveryPartnership CoordinationContractualisationProject Communication

Preferred

Experience In Deep Tech EnvironmentUnderstanding Of Public Funding Mechanisms

Stack & domain

Project ManagementContractualisationCommunicationCoordinationLegalAdministrativeRigorousOrganizedAttention To DetailTeamworkProblem-solvingQuantum ComputingFunding ApplicationsPartnerships

About the role

Original posting from Alice & Bob via Lever

Alice & Bob is developing the first universal, fault-tolerant quantum computer to solve the world’s hardest problems.

The quantum computer we envision building is based on a new kind of superconducting qubit: the Schrödinger cat qubit 🐈‍⬛. In comparison to other superconducting platforms, cat qubits have the astonishing ability to implement quantum error correction autonomously!

We're a diverse team of 250+ brilliant minds from over 35 countries united by a single goal: to revolutionise computing with a practical fault-tolerant quantum machine. Are you ready to take on unprecedented challenges and contribute to revolutionising technology? Join us, and let's shape the future of quantum computing together!

Responsibilities::

  • Support funding applications and project delivery   - Contribute to the drafting and submission of proposals to EU and French public funding bodies   - Support the production of project deliverables and the monitoring of reporting obligations
  • Support partnership and consortium coordination   - Maintain the mapping of academic and industrial partners against internal technical teams   - Prepare and follow up partner and consortium meetings
  • Contribute to contractualisation of collaborative projects   - Brief Legal/IP on project scope and business intention for collaboration and consortium agreements   - Track contract progress and follow-ups with partners
  • Contribute to project communication   - Support internal and external dissemination actions for funded projects
  • Contribute to funded-project management methods and tools   - Help develop tracking tools, templates and governance practices for publicly funded projects

Requirements::

You are rigorous, organised and comfortable coordinating between scientific, legal and administrative stakeholders.

EDUCATION: Master's degree in progress in Innovation Management, Project Management or a related field, with prior technical studies (engineering, science, technology)

LANGUAGES: Proficient in English and proficient in French

Clear, structured written communication in both French and English

Organisation and attention to detail in documentation and follow-up

Ability to work across teams and interact with varied internal and external stakeholders

Interest in deep tech and quantum technologies

Nice to have::

  • Prior internship in a deep tech environment or exposure to project management, innovation management or publicly funded projects is a plus
  • Understanding of public funding mechanisms (EU, national) is a plus

Benefits:

  • 1 day off per month
  • Half of transportation cost coverage (as per French law)
  • Meal vouchers with Swile, as well as access to a fully equipped and regularly stocked kitchen

Research shows that women might feel hesitant to apply for this job if they don't match 100% of the job requirements listed. This list is a guide, and we'd love to receive your application even if you think you're only a partial match. We are looking to build teams that innovate, not just tick boxes on a job spec.

You will join of one of the most innovative startups in France at an early stage, to be part of a passionate and friendly team on its mission to build the first universal quantum computer!

We love to share and learn from one another, so you will be certain to innovate, develop new ideas, and have the space to grow.

Source: Alice & Bob careers (Lever)

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