The Vall d'Hebron Research Institute (VHIR) is a public sector institution that promotes and develops the research, innovation, and biosanitary teaching of the Vall d'Hebron University Hospital. Through the excellence of our research, we identify problems of society and contribute to spreading them around the world. In April 2015, the Vall d'Hebron Research Institute (VHIR) obtained the recognition of the European Commission HR Excellence. This recognition proves that VHIR endorses the general principles of the European Charter for Researchers and a Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers (Charter & Code). VHIR embraces Equality and Diversity.
As reflected in our values, we work toward ensuring inclusion and equal opportunity in recruitment, hiring, training, and management for all staff within the organization, regardless of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or race.
Position: Pre-Award National Project ManagerVall d'Hebron Research Institute (VHIR) is a public sector institution, located in Barcelona (Spain), that promotes and develops innovative biomedical research at the University Hospital Vall d'Hebron. VHIR is oriented towards finding solutions to the health problems of the citizens and has the will to contribute to the scientific, educational, social, and economic development within its area of competence. The National Projects Unit will support the scientific community at Vall d'Hebron throughout the full lifecycle of national competitive projects. The Unit encourages and supports researchers in the pursuit of national competitive funding for research, detecting opportunities, and contributing to the development of quality proposals.
We are currently looking for 1 person to join the team as a National Pre-Award Project Manager.
Job DescriptionEducation and Qualifications:University degree in Economic Sciences or similar.A PhD will be valued.Minimum +3 years of work experience in pre-award management of basic and clinical research projects funded by national organizations (ISCIII, MINECO, PERIS, LMTV3).Additional training in competitive research projects.Experience in research institutions and/or project management in different scientific and biotechnological environments will be valued.Excellent written and oral communication skills in Catalan and Spanish. A good level of English will be valued.Personnel Skills:Well-organized.Meticulous, with close attention to detail.Proactive.Results-oriented person.Ability to work well under pressure to meet deadlines.Strong problem-solving and communication skills are required.Excellent teamwork and relational skills are a must.Main Responsibilities and Duties:Know thoroughly the competitive calls to identify the financing needs of researchers and proactively detect competitive grant opportunities.Internally manage the call (dissemination, planning of the internal calendar, resolution of doubts, preparation and revision of proposals, possible internal/external prioritization, and submitting).Help in the preparation and writing of the proposals.Communicate the resolutions of calls immediately, as well as any other relevant information related to the proposals.Manage internally the processes of amendment, allegation, or appeal in cases where it is necessary (communication, preparation, presentation, and follow-up).Manage the formal acceptance of the projects and grants awarded and, where possible, participate actively in the negotiation of collaborations, contracts, and agreements.Support and guide the research staff in the calls that may be of interest to their research.Labour Conditions:Full-time position (40h/week).Starting date: immediate.
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