European Research Projects Manager

Basque Center for Macromolecular Design and Engineering POLYMAT Fundazioa; España; On-site; EUR 24,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Basque Center for Macromolecular Design and Engineering POLYMAT Fundazioa seeks a part-time (50%) Projects Manager to oversee European project funding and coordination within the Projects Office. You will work with researchers, staff, and international partners on Horizon Europe-type programmes and the GPE2026 initiative.

Responsibilities include funding opportunities, proposal preparation, project administration, budget oversight, and engaging international talent linked to GPE2026.

Qualifications

• Experience in research project management or related roles.
• Knowledge of European funding programmes, Horizon Europe, valued.
• Proficiency in English and Spanish; Basque knowledge a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue funding opportunities at European, national and regional levels.
• Coordinate proposal preparation, planning, partner selection, budgets, documentation and submissions.
• Support administrative management of international projects; liaise with teams, partners and funders; oversee deadlines.
• Manage project budgets; monitor expenditure; prepare financial reports with admin team.
• Contribute to attracting and integrating international talent included in GPE2026.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Office spreadsheets

Independent and collaborative

Education

University degree or equivalent

PhD in Polymer Science (preferred)

Job description

Basque Center for Macromolecular Design and Engineering POLYMAT Fundazioa seeks a part-time (50%) Projects Manager to oversee European project funding and coordination within the Projects Office. You will work with researchers, staff, and international partners on Horizon Europe-type programmes and the GPE2026 initiative.

Responsibilities include funding opportunities, proposal preparation, project administration, budget oversight, and engaging international talent linked to GPE2026.