Technical Proposal Writer – Geology / Geothermal Research

Bring your geology expertise to a European geothermal research proposal. Inspiralia is looking for a scientist with a PhD in geology who enjoys making complex research clear, convincing and accessible. In this short-term freelance role, you will help an eight-partner consortium turn its scientific ideas into a Horizon Europe proposal exploring geothermal resources in deep sedimentary and basement reservoirs. If you enjoy connecting ideas, asking the right scientific questions and shaping a strong research narrative, this is an opportunity to put those skills into practice beyond academic publishing. You do not need previous funding-proposal experience: we value your scientific judgement and the quality of your writing. What you will work on Your main focus will be the scientific excellence section: setting out the research objectives, explaining the methodology and making a compelling case for the project's novelty. You will also draft and integrate the full proposal, expected to be around 45 pages, with substantial input and review from the consortium. Inspiralia will provide particular support on impact and implementation. Turn partners' scientific contributions into clear, persuasive proposal text. Build a coherent account of the research rationale, innovation and methodology. Identify gaps and work with experts to strengthen the scientific narrative. Align the proposal with the call's scope and evaluation criteria. Integrate feedback and keep the final document consistent