The Vall d'Hebron Research Institute (VHIR) is a public-sector institution based in Barcelona (Spain), dedicated to promoting and developing innovative biomedical research at Vall d'Hebron University Hospital. VHIR is committed to finding solutions to the health challenges faced by society and contributing to scientific, educational, social and economic development within its field of activity.

The Competitive Research Directorate supports the scientific community at Vall d'Hebron throughout the entire lifecycle of competitive research projects. The Directorate encourages and supports researchers in securing competitive research funding by identifying funding opportunities, contributing to the development of high-quality proposals and ensuring the successful implementation of funded projects.

Within the Pre-Award Unit , the Project Coordination team manages and coordinates ongoing collaborative projects and provides guidance and expertise in the establishment of new international consortia.

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic candidate to join the Project Coordination team within the Pre-Award Unit as a Scientific Project Manager . In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating the activities of the PHOENIX project () and may also contribute to the development and coordination of related international competitive research proposals.

This position offers an excellent opportunity to work closely with researchers and different research support units, while playing a key role in strengthening VHIR's leadership in biomedical research.

Main responsibilities and duties:





- Manage and implement the PHOENIX project (GA101289276), ensuring that key milestones are achieved, high-quality results are delivered and effective coordination is maintained among all participating stakeholders, both within VHIR and in collaboration with the project coordinator.

- Contribute to the strategic assessment of funding opportunities and project ideas, supporting the identification of follow-up funding opportunities and relevant competitive calls.

- Contribute to collaborative research proposals led by VHIR researchers, including proposal writing and reviewing.

- Attend events and networking activities related to the PHOENIX project, with a view to establishing new collaborations and professional contacts.

- Work closely with the Project Coordination Office and the Pre-Award team, contributing to the overall functioning of the Unit.

Education and qualifications:

Required:

- University degree in biomedical sciences or a related discipline.

- Fluency in English (professional working proficiency) and excellent written English skills (C1 level or equivalent).

Desirable:

- PhD in biomedical sciences or a related discipline.

- Fluency in Catalan and/or Spanish.

Experience and knowledge:

Required:





- Experience in research management, including project implementation and coordination, proposal preparation and/or the management of competitively funded research projects, particularly those funded under Horizon Europe.

- Excellent organisational skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to work to tight deadlines.

- A self-motivated, creative and proactive approach, with a strong focus on results.

- Excellent teamwork, interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.

Desirable:

- Experience in the coordination and implementation of European collaborative projects (Horizon Europe or similar programmes).

- Thorough knowledge of European funding programmes, particularly Horizon Europe.

- Knowledge of other EU, national and international funding programmes (e.g. EU4Health, DIGITAL, NIH, etc.).

- Previous experience in a health or biomedical research environment.

- Knowledge of AI tools and their application to pre-award activities, proposal development and project management.

- Experience in addressing Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI) aspects and/or other cross-cutting issues relevant to Horizon Europe projects.

- A track record of successful consortium management and/or grant applications (as a researcher or research manager).

- Previous international work experience.

Labour conditions:

- Working hours : Full-time (37.5 hours per week).

- Starting date : As soon as possible.

- Gross annual salary : Remuneration will be determined by experience, skills and responsibilities

📌 Scientific Project Manager (España)
🏢 VHIR
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