Organisation/Company Institut Barcelona d'Estudis Internacionals Research Field Political sciences Researcher Profile Other Profession Positions Undergraduate Positions Application Deadline 22 Oct 2026 - 18:00 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 37,5 Offer Starting Date 1 Nov 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No Offer Description

Position Overview The Institut Barcelona d’Estudis Internacionals (IBEI) invites applications for the position of

Post-award Research Project Officer . The successful candidate will be fully integrated into IBEI’s vibrant research environment. Duration: permanent Gross annual salary according to experience and skills, between €26.000 - €30.000 Responsibilities of the Post-award Research Project Officer Under the direction and supervision of the Head of the Research Office (RO), the Post-award Research Project Officer will support managing the post-award phase of research projects and fellowships. This includes monitoring and assisting financial execution, grant justification, budget compliance, and reporting deadlines of the projects. The role also involves contributing in the report of research indicators and PDI data to the IBEI Board, public administrations, and partner entities (e.g., CERCA), as well as handling requests and inquiries from Research Office users as needed. All these tasks require leveraging management tools to effectively support different units across IBEI.

In particular, the selected candidate will support the RO in carrying out the following core duties: 1.



Grants Post-award Management Manage the full post-award lifecycle of research projects and fellowships, serving as the main point of contact for funding agencies. Oversee project budgets, resources, logistics, and timelines, ensuring overall compliance and addressing operational issues. Prepare, submit, and justify progress and final financial reports, ensuring timely delivery of scientific outputs from PDIs. Coordinate and support internal and external financial audits. 2. Documentation & Compliance Maintain accurate records of research outcomes, publications, and regulatory/ethical documentation. Assist researchers with administrative requirements and submission of research deliverables of funded projects. 3. Research Indicators & Data Reporting Maintain and update research databases to track IBEI’s research KPIs (projects, grants, and PDI data). Manage data reporting and communications with public administrations, research networks, and partner entities. Ensure accurate, timely data submissions and propose improvements to data management workflows. Candidate Profile Requirements Education: University degree or Higher Vocational Education and Training (FP 2n cicle / Advanced VET). Experience: Proven track record in managing European, national, regional grants, preferably within research environments (universities, R&D; centers, or research institutes). Excel Proficiency:



Strong and proven advanced skills in Excel. Data Management: Experience in data management, including data organization, cleaning, and validation. Language Skills: Proficiency in English, Spanish, and Catalan (both written and spoken). Desirable Skills and Experience (Assets) Grants & Fellowships: Direct experience with specific research funding programs: European (Horizon Europe, Erasmus+), National (AEI, Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities), and Regional (AGAUR). Technical & Analytics: Knowledge of Python or R for data analysis, process automation, and reporting. Software Tools: Advanced user of office software (Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace) alongside familiarity with research databases and data visualization tools. Personal Attributes and Soft Skills Service Orientation: Strong customer-service mindset with a high willingness to assist and support the Research Office's internal and external users (PDI, administrative staff, and funding bodies). Proactivity: Self-motivated approach with the ability to take initiative, problem-solve, and drive tasks forward independently. Adaptability: Capacity to manage changing priorities effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. What we offer Full time permanent contract Gross annual salary according to experience and skills Immediate incorporation 37,5 h/week, versátil working hours Become a member of an organization that is constantly growing, environment of excellence in research, and collaboration with lead Applications must be submitted by

22nd, October 2026 Join IBEI and be part of a team that advances research on evidence-informed governance and policy advice in a rapidly changing world.

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📌 Vacancy | Post-award Research Project Officer (Madrid)
🏢 Institut Barcelona d'Estudis Internacionals
📍 Madrid