.The InstituteThe Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG) is an international biomedical research institute of excellence, based in Barcelona, Spain, with more than 400 scientists from 44 countries. The CRG is composed by an interdisciplinary, motivated and creative scientific team which is supported both by a flexible and efficient administration and by high-end and innovative technologies.In April 2021, the Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG) received the renewal of the 'HR Excellence in Research' Award from the European Commission. This is a recognition of the Institute's commitment to developing an HR Strategy for Researchers, designed to bring the practices and procedures in line with the principles of the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers (Charter and Code).Please, check out our Recruitment PolicyThe roleWe are seeking a Strategic Grants Specialist to join our Strategy and Funding (SaF) department, playing a pivotal role in aligning our funding acquisition efforts with the CRG's strategic plan, particularly in the realms of Quantitative Biology and Medical Genomics, as supported by the Severo Ochoa Award. This position is crucial for leveraging competitive funding opportunities that advance our mission to transform biomedical research into a quantitative, predictive, and actionable science.Key responsibilities:-Identify and secure funding from EU and international sources that support CRG's strategic goals, including Quantitative Biology, transformative technologies, and the Medical Genomics Programme, in line with Severo Ochoa objectives.-Guide and support all stages of grant proposal development for research and innovation grant proposals, ensuring aliment with strategic priorities.-Foster the preparation of a range of grant proposals to advance quantitative approaches across the centre, spanning individual projects, partnerships with clinical groups, non-academic sector (including biotech and pharma industries), and international consortia, thereby enhancing CRG's translational research capacity and societal impact.-Coordinate the acceptance process for grants, closely coordinating with the relevant departments (administrative, financial and legal) to ensure a seamless hand-over for their effective management.-Serve as a critical liaison for interdisciplinary collaborations, ensuring that funding strategies are inclusive of our quantitative biology focus and support the creation of a collaborative ecosystem that spans local and international partners.-Participate actively in the transversal activities of the department, such as internal policy development, ethical considerations in science policy, and initiatives that bolster our commitments to open and responsible research, innovation, and sustainability, all core values reflected in our strategic plan.Occasional travelling is required locally and abroad
