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Technical Proposal Writer - Geology / Geothermal Research

Join Inspiralia Group on a short-term freelance engagement to draft a Horizon Europe geothermal research proposal.

Best for:Best for geologists and postdoctoral researchers with exceptional scientific writing skills and experience in EU funding proposals.

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GeologyGeothermal ResearchSubsurface EnergyHorizon EuropeScientific Writing

This is a research staff position — not a PhD studentship.

Deadline

Until filled

rolling

Funding

Salaried

for the full assignment plus £10,000 variable

Start date

Immediate

Temporary

Location

Europe

United Kingdom

Overview

Inspiralia Group is seeking a specialist with a PhD in geology for a short-term freelance engagement ending 1 December 2026. The successful candidate will work closely with Inspiralia's proposal team and an international consortium of eight partners to develop a comprehensive 45-page Horizon Europe research proposal on geothermal resources. Main responsibilities include authoring the scientific excellence section, explaining complex research methodologies, and translating technical contributions into persuasive prose. The role requires strong independent organization, excellent scientific writing skills in English, and the ability to meet firm milestone deadlines.

Technical WriterGeologyGeothermalHorizon EuropeFreelanceGrant Proposal

What you'll do

Translate scientific contributions from consortium partners into clear, persuasive proposal text.
Develop a strong narrative accounting for research novelty, rationale, and methodology.
Identify narrative gaps and collaborate with academic experts to resolve them.
Align the full proposal content with Horizon Europe call scope and evaluation criteria.
Incorporate feedback and maintain document consistency across a 45-page submission.

Requirements

Degree required: PhD in Geology

Language: English; excellent written and spoken proficiency

Instruction: English

Required skills

PhD in Geology or closely related field
Scientific judgment to critically assess and synthesize complex research contributions
Excellent written English with proven experience in clear and persuasive scientific writing
Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently within a collaborative consortium
Availability for a concentrated period of writing and revision through to 1 December 2026

Nice to have

Experience with deep sedimentary or basement reservoirsPrior background in geothermal research or subsurface studiesPrevious experience writing successful funding proposals

Eligibility

Available for short-term freelance engagement through 1 December 2026

Funding & terms

Type

Salaried

Amount

for the full assignment plus £10,000 variable

Duration

Approximately four weeks

Programme

Horizon Europe

EU-FUNDEDInspiralia Group

How to apply

Deadline: 2026-12-01 · open until filled

Interested applicants should submit their CV, a brief statement of relevant expertise and availability, and a short scientific writing sample via email. Co-authored or AI-assisted writing samples must clearly indicate the applicant's specific contributions.

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