JOB DESCRIPTION
The Institut dInvestigació en Ciències de la Salut Germans Trias i Pujol (IGTP) is seeking to incorporate a Research Funding & Partnerships Manager to support the DM1-Hub Project a national registry for Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1 (DM1).
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 DM1-Hub.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
- Identify competitive funding opportunities (national European and private) aligned with the DM1-Hub 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 IGTPs 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 DM1-Hubs clinical and research network.
- Provide support in any emerging needs of the DM1-Hub project during its development contributing proactively to ensure its successful implementation.
- Contribute to the strategic planning of the DM1-Hubs long‑term sustainability.
- Represent the DM1-Hub in networking scientific and partnership‑related events when necessary.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCIE
- 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
- Indefinite contract (Science Law 14 / 2011) linked to DM1-Hub is funded through a grant PMPER24 / 00007 from ISCIII for Research Projects on Rare Diseases from the 2024 Call for Joint Missions of the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Science Innovation and Universities under the PERTE for Vanguard Health and within the framework of the Recovery Transformation and Resilience Plan.
- Full‑time position.
- Starting date : as soon as possible.
- Annual gross salary : 33.000 / year (distributed in 12 payments).
- 23 working days of vacation and 5 personal days per year.
- Adaptable 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
TO APPLY
Application Requirements
- 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.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
The call for applications will close on October 27th 2025.
About us
The Germans Trias i Pujol Research Institute (IGTP) is a public research centre located in Badalona. Its main objective is to increase scientific knowledge in order to transform it into solutions to improve the health and medical care of patients and the community.
The Institute is associated with one of the major university hospitals in the Barcelona area the Germans Trias i Pujol Hospital and is part of the Can Ruti biomedical campus. IGTP is a CERCA centre and is also accredited as a centre of excellence by the Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII) and is in charge of coordinating the management and scientific strategy of the campus working in close collaboration with the other centres.
Research Areas
- Cancer
- Cardiovascular and Respiratory Diseases
- Community Health
- Diseases of the Liver and Digestive Tract
- Endocrine and Diseases of the Metabolism Bones and Kidneys
- Immunology and Inflammation
- Infectious Diseases
- Neuroscience
- Science of Behaviour and Substance Abuse
Scientists working in these areas publish an average of over 900 papers a year contribute to improved treatment and healthcare protocols produce patents and set up spin‑off companies in order to improve the lives of patients.
The following video is a birds eye view of Campus Can Ruti a top-tier translational research environment in the Barcelona area in a very stimulating scientific environment. The IGTP offers a supportive friendly and collaborative ecosystem to promote professional development and help you achieve your research goals.
The IGTP in its commitment to equal opportunities guarantees equal treatment between candidates and persons with a degree of disability equal to or greater than 33 per 100 as accredited by the Spanish Autonomous Regions or the State Administration or who have been declared to have a total permanent disability in a different profession through a resolution of the National Institute of Social Security while retaining functional capacity for the completion of the tasks of the post will be positively considered.
Key Skills
Project Management Methodology, Project / Program Management, Construction Estimating, Construction Experience, PMBOK, Visio, Construction Management, Project Management, Project Management Software, Microsoft Project, Project Management Lifecycle, Contracts
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