Innovation Service Specialist

Fondazione Bruno Kessler (FBK) is a private research institution devoted to excellence in research in numerous disciplines and designated to the role of keeping the Autonomous Province of Trento in the mainstream of European and international research. Each research area is assigned to a specific research Centre, of which there are twelve totals. Information regarding the research Centres, their activities and production are available at http://www.fbk.eu/research-centers .

Background information and description of research projects

This position is offered within the following projects:.

• AgriFoof TEF is a TEF co-funded by the European Commission with the DigitalEurope Programme and the Ministry for Industry and MADE in Italy (MIMIT) with RRP funds. The mission of the project to empower innovators in the agrifood sector with customized tools for the validation of their AI and robotics solutions.  The DI Center is the coordinator of this project and offers TestBeforeInvest services to test and experiment innovative solutions to European  SMEs.
• AI-MATTERS is a TEF co-funded by the European Commission with the DigitalEurope Programme and the Ministry for Industry and MADE in Italy (MIMIT) with RRP funds. The mission of the project is to validate latest technology solutions in AI and robotics with access to partners’ facilities and real-world manufacturing data, or learn how a new technology could be applied to address your interest – with potential financial aid.  The DI Center is a partner of this project and offers TestBeforeInvest services to test and experiment innovative solutions to European  SMEs.
• InnovAction is a European Digital Innovation Hub (EDIH) with the Seal of Excellence(SoE), funded by the Ministry for Industry and MADE in Italy (MIMIT) with RRP funds. The mission of the project is to support the digital and ecological transformation of companies, improving their business, production processes, products, or services and becoming more competitive.  The DI Center is a partner of this project and offers TestBeforeInvest services to national  SMEs.

Job Description

The DI Center is searching for an Innovation Service Specialist that will orchestrate and drive the planning and execution of the services the TEFs and EDIH: will (i) contribute to the review and updating of the TEF service catalogue (https://dicenter.fbk.eu/services), collaborating with FBK technical staff and project consortium partners, ensuring that TEF services are market-ready and impactful; (ii) lead the process of providing and formalising the TEF with a robust and executable business model and ensure long-term sustainability.

The successful candidate will work in close collaboration with the Center Director, the internal Team working on the TEFs projects, the representatives of Italian TEF nodes, managing the activities of TEF service provision and deployment.

Since FBK is a research foundation, the right employee will be comfortable with change and will love bringing new ideas to the table, constructing strong and fruitful collaboration with SMEs and industries. 

The successful candidate is expected to support the ecosystem for the TEF business facilitating the relationships with the companies and the service provision process, and contributing to the following tasks:

• defining/drafting of catalog service sheets;
• drafting of technical documentation to support the provision of the service technical facilitation of the service definition process up to the delivery phase and drafting of the supporting bureaucratic documentation;
• supporting the relations with the company from the choice to join TEF to the creation/evaluation of the service;
• collecting and monitoring the service KPIs, their interpretation and support to Business Developers for business intelligence.

Depending on organizational needs, the selected candidate may also be involved in additional activities or projects within the Centre.

 Job requirements

The ideal candidate must have the following requirements:

• MSc in STEM;
• Knowledge of relevant technologies (e.g., AI, Data Analytics, IoT, Robotics, space);
• Knowledge and experience in R&D and in European projects;
• Ability to convey simple and effective value propositions and messages;
• Experience in working for research projects;
• Excellent verbal and written communication in Italian;
• Language assessment according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR): level of knowledge required. Knowledge of English will be verified during the interview on a technical or scientific topic and must be equal to or exceed level B2. Definitions of levels can be found at the following link https://www.coe.int/en/web/common-european-framework-reference-languages/level-descriptions;
• Teamwork approach, good communication and relational skills;
• Strong orientation to results, determination, flexibility and aptitude for problem-solving.

Furthermore, the following elements will be positively evaluated:

• MBA in STEM;
• Project Management skills;
• Further specializations in related and/or complementary fields.

Employment

Type of contract: fixed-term contract 

Working hours: full-time (38 h per week)

Start date: Preferably September 2025

Duration: 12 months

Contract type: CCPL Research Foundation Personnel (https://trasparenza.fbk.eu/ita/Personale/Contrattazione-collettiva/Rinnovo-CCPL-delle-Fondazioni) for a fourth  level technologist , the current gross annual remuneration is Euro 38,539.67. 

Workplace: Povo, Trento (Italy)

Benefits: flexi-time, company subsidized cafeteria or meal vouchers, internal car park, welcome office support for visa formalities and for research in accommodation, supplementary pension (Resaver, Laborfonds) and health fund (Sanifonds), family-work balance, free training courses, support on bank account opening, discount on public transport, sport, language course fees, counseling and psychological support service. More info at https://www.fbk.eu/en/work-with-us/

Application

Interested candidates are requested to submit their application by completing the online form (https://jobs.fbk.eu/). 

Application deadline: 25/08/2025

Codice offerta: 2610/2025