Project Manager

IRB Barcelona; Sevilla; Presencial; EUR 30.000 - 50.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A prominent research institute in Sevilla is seeking a motivated Junior Project Manager (Research Assistant) to support cancer genomics projects. The role involves assisting with project management, collaboration with researchers, and ensuring compliance with ethical procedures. Candidates should have a degree in biology or related fields, excellent communication and organizational skills, and fluency in English. Full contract with social security benefits and a competitive salary.

Servicios

Permanent contract with full social security benefits

Competitive salary

Career development

Training and relocation support

Vibrant social and recreational activities

Formación

• Experience in European Projects, especially in health and cancer fields.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.

Responsabilidades

• Support project activities collaborating with researchers.
• Assist in managing EU-funded projects.
• Monitor project development including educational tools for patients.

Conocimientos

Teamwork

Project management

Communication

Organizational skills

Fluency in English

Educación

Degree in biology, biochemistry, or related fields

Master in Health and Science Management preferred

Descripción del empleo

IRB Barcelona seeks to recruit a Junior Project Manager (Research Assistant) to join the lab of Dr. Núria López-Bigas. We are looking for a motivated individual with teamwork skills to support the research team focused on cancer genomics, mutational processes, and bioinformatics tools in precision oncology. The candidate will assist with scientific project management within EU collaborative projects.

The BBGLab is an interdisciplinary, international team specializing in tumor genomics data analysis. This position is cofinanced by the European Commission's project on cancer genome interpretation for personalized treatment (HORIZON-HLTH-2021, Grant Agreement: 101057509).

Key Responsibilities

1. Work collaboratively with researchers to support project activities.
2. Assist in managing EU-funded projects, including communication, organization of meetings, and reporting.
3. Support ethical procedures and monitor project development, including educational tools for patients.
4. Coordinate annual meetings and support collaborative efforts.

Qualifications

• Experience in European Projects, especially in health and cancer fields.
• Degree in biology, biochemistry, or related fields; Master in Health and Science Management preferred.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and project management skills.
• Fluency in English; ability to work independently and in teams.

What We Offer

• Permanent contract linked to the project, with full social security benefits.
• Competitive salary based on experience.
• International, multidisciplinary research environment.
• Training, career development, and relocation support.
• Vibrant social and recreational activities.
• Equal opportunity employment policy.

Application Process

Applicants should submit a full CV and motivation letter via our website recruitment.Irbbarcelona.Org with the reference provided. Deadline: 07/08/2025 (may be extended). Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed, and offers will be made post-interview.

About IRB Barcelona

Founded in 2005, IRB Barcelona is a Severo Ochoa Centre of Excellence dedicated to biomedical research and clinical translation, promoting researcher training and science communication. Located in Barcelona Science Park, it hosts 500 members from 45 countries and is committed to fair, transparent, and merit-based recruitment practices.