Scientific Project Coordinator

European Molecular Biology Laboratory; Roma; In loco; EUR 342.000 - 385.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading scientific research institute in Rome is seeking a Project Coordinator to manage the LifeCourse initiative. You will oversee project operations, coordinate interdisciplinary teams, and drive grant writing efforts. The role requires a PhD or Masters in Life Science, alongside strong project management and scientific communication skills. This is a full-time fixed-term position with competitive benefits and relocation support.

Servizi

Private medical insurance

30 days annual leave

Relocation package

Flexible working arrangements

Generous time off

Competenze

• Strong grant writing and communication abilities essential.
• Experience managing complex projects and teams required.
• Proven experience in project management within scientific or clinical research.

Mansioni

• Co-lead and coordinate all phases of LifeCourse project.
• Plan and manage logistics for scientific workflows.
• Monitor progress across diverse workstreams.

Conoscenze

Project Management

Scientific Communication

Microsoft Office

Multidisciplinary Collaboration

Formazione

PhD or Masters in Life Science

Strumenti

Microsoft Project

SharePoint

Descrizione del lavoro

Overview

We are seeking a Project Coordinator to co-lead and manage LifeCourse, a major scientific initiative at EMBL exploring how genetic diversity interfaces with environmental exposures (GxE) across the mammalian lifespan. Using state-of-the-art multi-omics and multi-scale phenotyping, LifeCourse aims to predict how environmental factors in the modern world interact with genetic variants to shape adult traits and disease risk.

This is a unique opportunity to be at the heart of an ambitious program at the intersection of genomics, systems biology and environmental health. Based at EMBL Rome you will drive the operational success of a large collaborative and interdisciplinary effort across biology, data science and public health.

You will report to EMBL Rome Head of Unit Cornelius Gross.

Your role

• Co-lead and coordinate all phases of LifeCourse ensuring seamless integration of scientific, operational and data-driven workflows.
• Oversee implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure robust, reproducible science across multi-disciplinary teams.
• Plan and manage logistics for scientific workflows from sample collection to data analysis.
• Monitor progress and align milestones across diverse workstreams.
• Coordinate recruitment of scientists and promote a vibrant collaborative research environment.
• Drive grant writing and funding acquisition efforts to support LifeCourse's long-term vision.
• Serve as the central point of contact for internal teams and external partners.

About You

• You are highly organized, proactive and scientifically literate, and have a passion for advancing complex high-impact research.
• A PhD or Masters in life science.
• Experience in managing a complex project and coordinating interdisciplinary teams and complex workflows.
• Strong grant writing and scientific communication abilities.
• A working understanding of mouse biology.
• Ability to thrive in dynamic environments and align diverse stakeholders around shared goals.
• Proven experience in project management within scientific or clinical research.
• Familiarity with multi-omics data analysis and large-scale collaborative projects.

Contract and Salary

This is a project-limited fixed-term position for three years. Extension beyond this period is contingent upon project review and continued funding.

Salary: Grade 6-7 depending on qualifications and experience; monthly salary at 342,907 or 384,637 Euro after tax but excluding pension and health insurance contributions. Plus generous benefits.

Why join us

EMBL is curiosity-driven, community-oriented and international. As an inclusive, equal opportunity employer we believe that diversity enables us to collaborate more effectively and be innovative in our approaches. We are committed to creating an inclusive and flexible culture — one where everyone can realise their full potential and make a positive contribution to our organisation.

We encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing team; we believe that success is built on having teams whose backgrounds and personal experiences reflect the diversity of the populations that our science serves. We actively encourage applications from all genders and cultures, ethnic groups and all demographics to help us avoid biases and oversights at this transformational point in our people strategy.

Enjoy lots of benefits

Financial incentives: Salary free of income tax; monthly family, child and non-resident allowances; annual salary review; pension scheme; death benefit; long-term care; accident-at-work and unemployment insurances.

Flexible working arrangements

Private medical insurance for you and your immediate family (including all prescriptions and generous dental & optical cover).

Generous time off: 30 days annual leave per year in addition to public holidays.

Relocation package including installation grant (if applicable).

Campus life: Free shuttle bus (select sites); on-site library; subsidised on-site gym and cafeteria; casual dress code; extensive sports and social club activities (on campus and remotely).

Family benefits: Kindergarten (Heidelberg); 10 days of child sick leave; generous paid maternity/ parental leave and monthly family & child allowances.

Benefits for international newcomers: Visa exemption; education grant for private schooling; financial support to travel back to your home country every second year; and a monthly non-resident allowance.

For detailed information please visit our employee benefits page here.

What else you need to know

International applicants: We recruit internationally and successful candidates are offered visa exemptions. Visit our International Applicants page to find out more.

EMBL is a signatory of DORA. Find out how we apply DORA principles to our recruitment and performance assessment processes here.

Diversity and inclusion: At EMBL we strongly believe that inclusive and diverse teams benefit from higher levels of innovation and creative thought. We encourage applications from women, LGBTQ+ and individuals from all nationalities.

How to apply

To apply please submit a cover letter and a CV through our online system. Applications will close at 23:59 CET on the date shown below. We aim to provide a response within two weeks after the closing date.

Closing Date: 29/09/2025

Required Experience

Key Skills

Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Visio, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Project Management, SharePoint, Project Management Software, Microsoft Project, Administrative Experience, Project Coordination

Employment Type

Full-Time

Experience

Years

Vacancy

1