2026_151_RESEARCH FUNDING & PARTNERSHIPS MANAGER - GRENBA

FUNDACIO INSTITUT D'INVESTIGACIO EN CIENCIES DE LA SALUT GERMANS TRIAS I PUJOL; Spain; On-site; EUR 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible compensation options

Training capsules provided by the INI

Job summary

FUNDACIO INSTITUT D'INVESTIGACIO EN CIENCIES DE LA SALUT GERMANS TRIAS I PUJOL is seeking a Research Funding & Partnerships Manager to support the GRENBA project. You will identify funding opportunities, coordinate proposal writing, and facilitate strategic collaborations with external partners to ensure sustainability and impact.

The role requires a PhD in Life Sciences or related fields, plus at least two years in research project management or fundraising, with fluency in English and Spanish.

Qualifications

• PhD in Life Sciences, Biomedical Research, or related disciplines.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in research project management, proposal writing, or fundraising.
• Strong knowledge of national and European funding mechanisms.

Responsibilities

• Identify competitive funding opportunities (national, European, and private) aligned with GRENBA objectives.
• Support the preparation and writing of research proposals and funding applications.
• Coordinate submission with scientific, administrative, and legal teams of IGTP.
• Identify potential private partners and explore collaboration and co-funding opportunities.
• Monitor projects, deadlines, and deliverables to ensure compliance.
• Represent GRENBA in networking and partnership events as needed.

Skills

Research project management

Proposal writing

Fundraising activities

Understanding of funding mechanisms

Communication

Teamwork

Education

PhD in Life Sciences or Biomedical Research

Tools

None

Job description

FUNDACIO INSTITUT D'INVESTIGACIO EN CIENCIES DE LA SALUT GERMANS TRIAS I PUJOL

Organisation/Company FUNDACIO INSTITUT D'INVESTIGACIO EN CIENCIES DE LA SALUT GERMANS TRIAS I PUJOL Research Field Medical sciences » Health sciences Researcher Profile Other Profession Positions PhD Positions Application Deadline 20 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? NextGenerationEU Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

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
• 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.
• 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.

Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent

Languages SPANISH Level Excellent

Languages CATALAN Level Basic

Research Field Medical sciences » Health sciences Years of Research Experience 1 - 4

Additional Information

• Type of contract and working hours: Permanent, full-time employment contract (under the Spanish Science Law / Ley de la Ciencia).
• 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.

Eligibility criteria

Interested persons must attach to the application:

• Motivation letter explaining their interest in the position.
• Updated CV.
• Contact of 2-3 references.

Selection process

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.

Additional comments

The call for applications will close on 20th November 2026.

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute FUNDACIO INSTITUT D'INVESTIGACIO EN CIENCIES DE LA SALUT GERMANS TRIAS I PUJOL Country Spain State/Province Barcelona City Badalona Postal Code 08916 Street Ctra de Can Ruti Geofield

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