THE PROJECT TO BE DEVELOPED: The selected candidate will join the Pre-Award International Unit of Institut Sant Joan de Déu (IRSJD) , contributing to the participation of Sant Joan de Déu researchers in European and international funding programmes and supporting the preparation of high-quality competitive research proposals. The role will involve supporting the full Pre-Award process, from identifying funding opportunities and assessing project ideas to proposal development, consortium building, budget preparation, review and submission, working closely with researchers and internal and international partners. A key focus of the position will be Excellent Science and international research talent , particularly funding opportunities under the European Research Council (ERC) and Marie Sk?odowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) . The selected candidate will contribute to the development and implementation of SJD's approach to promoting Excellent Science, providing specialised support to researchers applying to these programmes. The position will also support proposals under Horizon Europe and other European and international funding programmes, across research areas such as paediatric health, rare diseases, paediatric cancer, neuroscience, mental health, maternal and foetal health, and social innovation. Excellent Science: ERC and MSCA Support the identification and monitoring of research talent with potential for ERC and MSCA applications. Provide specialised support for ERC Starting, Consolidator and Advanced Grant proposals, as well as MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships, Doctoral Networks, Staff Exchanges and other relevant schemes. Contribute to the development and implementation of the SJD Excellent Science Promotion Plan, including training and awareness activities for researchers.



Funding Intelligence and Portfolio Development Develop a thorough understanding of research groups' activities, interests and funding needs. Development of Competitive Proposals Assess project ideas against funding opportunities, call requirements and evaluation criteria. Support proposal development, including project concepts, consortium building, objectives, methodology and structure. Contribute to the writing and critical review of proposals, particularly the Excellence, Impact and Implementation sections. Prepare and coordinate project budgets, including interactions with consortium partners. International Positioning and Networking Identify strategic European networks, partnerships, initiatives and research policy developments. Participate in networking events, conferences, information sessions and meetings with funding agencies. Contribute to institutional positioning activities related to Horizon Europe and the future FP10, as well as training activities for researchers. Contribute to the use of digital and AI-based tools for funding intelligence, proposal development, review and internal processes.

WE OFFER
Full-time, two-year position, funded through a national programme aimed at strengthening the capacities and competences of Spanish European Projects Offices. Professional development in european and international research funding,



with the opportunity to develop particular expertise in ERC and MSCA. Possibility of partial remote working according to the organisation's policy. SJD T-Cuida Programme, offering initiatives and benefits to promote the physical, emotional, social and professional well-being of our teams. THE PROFILE WE ARE LOOKING FOR: PhD in Life Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Health Sciences or another field relevant to the position. More than 3 years of relevant professional experience in research management, international research funding, research support or the preparation of competitive research proposals. Demonstrable knowledge of European research and innovation funding, particularly Horizon Europe. Experience supporting MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships, Doctoral Networks and/or Staff Exchanges will be highly valued. Excellent scientific and proposal writing, editing and proofreading skills. Excellent project management and organisational skills. Ability to establish effective working relationships with Principal Investigators, research teams and internal and external stakeholders. Digital skills and willingness to incorporate new tools, including AI-based solutions, into research management and proposal development workflows. Excellent command of written and spoken Catalán, English and Spanish SELECTION PROCESS Interested applicants must register for this offer, attaching Curriculum Vitae and Letter of Interest before the 15th November ****. Este contrato está financiado bajo el proyecto GPE***-P, financiado por el Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovación y Universidades y la Agencia Estatal de Investigación, MICIU/AEI /**/**, para la Preparación y gestión de proyectos europeos y facilitar la atracción de talento internacional ****.

📌 Pre-Award International Research Manager, Ref. 34-2026 (Barcelona)
🏢 Hospital Sant Joan de Déu Barcelona
📍 Barcelona