ENG-PSR-CAC-2026-45 - Specialist support technician: Biomedical Engineering

Universitat Pompeu Fabra - Department / School of Engineering; Spain; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Biomedical Electronics Research Group (BERG) at Universitat Pompeu Fabra is seeking a Project Manager to lead the FORESEE project activities in Barcelona, coordinating the lifecycle from planning to reporting.

You will monitor funding calls, draft proposals, manage quality systems (ISO 13485), and liaise with investors, clinicians, and other stakeholders involved in injectable technology and preclinical studies.

Qualifications

• Academic training in biomedical engineering or related field.
• 1–2 years of experience in university-level project management in medical tech.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Project management across the lifecycle, including monitoring and reporting.
• Help implement ISO 13485 quality system.
• Monitor national and international funding calls and prepare proposals.
• Draft and manage applications for innovation programs.
• Engage with potential investors and venture builders.
• Prepare for discussions with stakeholders about injectable technology.
• Participate in preclinical studies, bench testing and animal experiments.
• Document and present projects at scientific/innovation events.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Stakeholder liaison

Education

BSc Biomedical Engineering

Job description

Universitat Pompeu Fabra - Department / School of Engineering

Organisation/Company Universitat Pompeu Fabra - Department / School of Engineering Department Engineering Research Field Engineering » Biomedical engineering Researcher Profile Other Profession Positions Research Support Positions Application Deadline 24 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Other Type of Contract Extra Information Indefinite according to article 23 bis of the “Llei 17/2022, de 5 de setembre, per la qual es modifica la Llei 14/2011, d'1 de juny, de la ciència, la tecnologia i la innovació Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 35 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon Europe - EIC Reference Number Grant 101136633 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Project description:
The Biomedical Electronics Research Group (BERG) at Universitat Pompeu Fabra is a research team who has been awarded the European Innovation Council (EIC) Transition grant for the project FORESEE. The project is meant to develop and validate an innovative microsensing platform for remote monitoring of heart failure patients. The platform consists of a sensor embedded in an active implantable medical device and a portable external system to
wirelessly power and communicate with it.

Tasks to be performed:

• Project management throughout the entire lifecycle, including monitoring and the drafting of justification reports.
• Work on the implementation of a quality system in accordance with ISO 13458.
• Monitor new funding calls (national and international) and manage the preparation and writing of proposals.
• Drafting and management of applications for innovation programs.
• Establishing connections with potential investors and venture builders.
• Preparation for and participation in discussions with stakeholders regarding injectable technology.
• Participation in preclinical studies, including bench testing and animal experiments.
• Documentation writing.
• Present projects at scientific and innovation forums and events.

Group and complement: Group 3 + Level ñ

Dedication and working hours: Full time (35 h/week).

Planned remuneration approx: 33.150,14 € gross per year.

Financing fund: EC-HEu-101136633-EIT-FORESEE Novel microsensing platform for remote patient monitoring (Grant 101136633 funded by the European Union).

The expected start date is January 1st 2027, the job is in Barcelona.

Additional Information

Eligibility criteria

Selection criteria: The selection of the candidates will be made through evaluation of the curriculum and, where appropriate, with the carrying out a test and/or interview. Valuation will be as follows:

1- Academic Training (0-40 punts/ points).

• BSc. Biomedical Engineering.

2- Other professional training and experience, adequacy to the proposed profile (0-40 punts/ points):

• 1–2 years of experience in project management within a university environment, preferably in medical technology innovation projects.
• > 2 years experience in supporting research activities.
• Experience in preclinical studies, including bench testing and animal experimentation.
• Experience in drafting project proposals.
• Active participation in interaction with stakeholders, including suppliers, clinicians, etc.
• Experience in searching for materials and literature review.

3- Other merits (0-20 punts/ points):

• Excellent communication skills (oral and written).
• Languages: English, Spanish (Catalan will be considered very positively).
• Training in entrepreneurship and innovation.
• Familiarity with ISO 13485 and the regulatory environment for medical devices.

The minimum score to pass the selection process is 80 points. The candidate with the highest score in the selection process will be offered the job.