JOB DESCRIPTION
The Institut d’Investigació en Ciències de la Salut Germans Trias i Pujol (IGTP) is seeking
to incorporate a Research Funding & Partnerships Manager to support the GRENBA.
The selected candidate will be responsible for identifying public and private funding
opportunities, coordinating and writing research proposals, and facilitating strategic
collaborations with external partners (companies, foundations, or other institutions) to
ensure the continuity and sustainability of the team.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
- Identify competitive funding opportunities (national, European, and private) aligned with the GRENBA objectives.
- Support the preparation and writing of research proposals and funding applications.
- Coordinate the submission process in collaboration with the scientific, administrative, and legal teams of IGTP.
- Identify potential private partners (companies, foundations, associations) and explore opportunities for collaboration and co-funding.
- Support the negotiation and formalization of collaboration agreements under
- IGTP’s supervision.
- Monitor ongoing projects, reporting deadlines, and deliverables to ensure compliance.
- Establish and strengthen professional partnerships with neurologists and neuropediatric specialists, both in Spain and across Latin America, to expand the
- GRENBA’s clinical and research network.
- Provide support in any emerging needs of the team projects during its development, contributing proactively to ensure its successful implementation.
- Contribute to the strategic planning of the projects long-term sustainability.
- Represent GRENBA in networking, scientific, and partnership-related events when necessary.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- PhD degree in Life Sciences, Biomedical Research, or related disciplines.
- Excellent written and spoken English and Spanish; knowledge of Catalan will be valued.
- Proven experience (minimum 2 years) in research project management, proposal writing, or fundraising activities.
- Strong understanding of national and European funding mechanisms, and/or experience in collaboration with the private sector.
- Excellent communication, organization, and teamwork skills.
- Proactive, autonomous, and results-oriented person with strategic vision and initiative.
WHAT WE OFFER
- 1-year full-time contract, renewable depending on performance and funding availability.
- Starting date: 1 January 2027.
- Annual gross salary: 38.000 €/year (distributed in 12 payments).
- 23 working days of vacation and 5 personal days per year.
- Flexible compensation options (e.g., childcare voucher).
- Training capsules provided by the institute.
- Integration into a prestigious multidisciplinary research centre with the HRS4R distinction.
- Location: Can Ruti Campus (Badalona) – a top-level translational research environment within the Barcelona area, offering a stimulating, collaborative, and supportive ecosystem for professional development.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
- www.dm1spain.com
- https://www.germanstrias.org/es/research/neurociencias/5/grupo-de-investigacion-en-enfermedades-neuromusculares-de-badalona-grenba
HOW TO APPLY
Interested persons must attach to the application:
- Motivation letter explaining their interest in the position.
- Updated CV.
- Contact of 2-3 references.
Applications will be evaluated in accordance with the guiding principles and objectives of the supply systems, following the process described below:
- Curricular evaluation: analysis of the curriculum vitae to assess aspects related to training, professional career and experience in positions related to the job position under selection.
- Personal interview: once the résumé has been evaluated, the selected candidates will be called for a personal interview to verify and expand on the information detailed in the résumé and to evaluate aspects related to experience and professional skills.
Applications that do not meet the requirements, that are not included in the cases foreseen or that are not processed in accordance with the established procedure will not be considered in the selection process.