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

Organisation/Company Basque Center for Macromolecular Design and Engineering POLYMAT Fundazioa Research Field Other Researcher Profile Other Profession Positions Other Positions Application Deadline 30 Nov 2026 - 00:00 (Africa/Abidjan) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Part-time Hours Per Week 20 Offer Starting Date 1 Jan 2027 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Position: Projects Manager (part-time, 50%)

The Basque Center for Macromolecular Design and Engineering, POLYMAT Fundazioa ( www.polymat.eu ), is seeking a Project Manager to oversee and manage research projects, with a particular focus on European programmes. The successful candidate will join the Projects Office and work with researchers, administrative staff and international partners.

The position is linked to GPE2026, supported by the Spanish State Research Agency (Agencia Estatal de Investigación) under its programme for the preparation and management of European projects and the attraction of international talent.

Responsibilities

• Funding acquisition:Identify and pursue funding opportunities at European, national and regional levels.
• Project formulation:Coordinate proposal preparation, including project planning, partner selection, budgets, documentation and submission processes.
• Project management:Support the coordination of administrative management of international projects, act as a liaison between project teams, partners and funders, and oversee reporting, deadlines and milestones.
• Financial oversight:Manage project budgets, monitor expenditure and prepare financial reports and supporting documentation in coordination with the administration team.
• International talent:Contribute to the activities for attracting and integrating international talent included in GPE2026.

Required background

• Education:University degree or equivalent qualification. A PhD in Polymer Science is preferred.
• Experience:Experience in research project management, consulting or related roles, with the ability to coordinate projects and work independently. Knowledge of European funding programmes, particularly Horizon Europe, will be valued.
• Languages:Proficiency in written and spoken English and Spanish. Knowledge of Basque will be considered an asset.
• Skills:Strong organisational, communication and time management skills; proficiency in office software, particularly spreadsheets; and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

What we offer

• Contract:Temporary position at 50% of full-time working hours, linked to GPE2026. The contract will cover the remaining project execution period in force at recruitment (until 31 December 2028)
• Starting date:Flexible, to be agreed during 2027.
• Salary:Salary commensurate with experience.
• Work environment:An international, interdisciplinary research centre, with opportunities for training and professional development.

POLYMAT holds the HR Excellence in Research award and is committed to fair, transparent recruitment and to continuously improving its human resources practices.

Requirements

Research Field Other Education Level PhD or equivalent

Work Location(s)

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