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2026_151_RESEARCH FUNDING & PARTNERSHIPS MANAGER - GRENBA

BADALONA
Full-time
Permanent employee
38,000 € per year

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Institut d’Investigació en Ciències de la Salut Germans Trias i Pujol (IGTP) is seeking
to incorporate a Research Funding & Partnerships Manager to support the GRENBA.
The selected candidate will be responsible for identifying public and private funding
opportunities, coordinating and writing research proposals, and facilitating strategic
collaborations with external partners (companies, foundations, or other institutions) to
ensure the continuity and sustainability of the team.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Identify competitive funding opportunities (national, European, and private) aligned with the GRENBA objectives.
  • Support the preparation and writing of research proposals and funding applications.
  • Coordinate the submission process in collaboration with the scientific, administrative, and legal teams of IGTP.
  • Identify potential private partners (companies, foundations, associations) and explore opportunities for collaboration and co-funding.
  • Support the negotiation and formalization of collaboration agreements under
  • IGTP’s supervision.
  • Monitor ongoing projects, reporting deadlines, and deliverables to ensure compliance.
  • Establish and strengthen professional partnerships with neurologists and neuropediatric specialists, both in Spain and across Latin America, to expand the
  • GRENBA’s clinical and research network.
  • Provide support in any emerging needs of the team projects during its development, contributing proactively to ensure its successful implementation.
  • Contribute to the strategic planning of the projects long-term sustainability.
  • Represent GRENBA in networking, scientific, and partnership-related events when necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

  • PhD degree in Life Sciences, Biomedical Research, or related disciplines.
  • Excellent written and spoken English and Spanish; knowledge of Catalan will be valued.
  • Proven experience (minimum 2 years) in research project management, proposal writing, or fundraising activities.
  • Strong understanding of national and European funding mechanisms, and/or experience in collaboration with the private sector.
  • Excellent communication, organization, and teamwork skills.
  • Proactive, autonomous, and results-oriented person with strategic vision and initiative.

WHAT WE OFFER

  • 1-year full-time contract, renewable depending on performance and funding availability.
  • Starting date: 1 January 2027.
  • Annual gross salary: 38.000 €/year (distributed in 12 payments).
  • 23 working days of vacation and 5 personal days per year.
  • Flexible compensation options (e.g., childcare voucher).
  • Training capsules provided by the institute.
  • Integration into a prestigious multidisciplinary research centre with the HRS4R distinction.
  • Location: Can Ruti Campus (Badalona) – a top-level translational research environment within the Barcelona area, offering a stimulating, collaborative, and supportive ecosystem for professional development.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

HOW TO APPLY

Interested persons must attach to the application:
  • Motivation letter explaining their interest in the position.
  • Updated CV.
  • Contact of 2-3 references.
Applications will be evaluated in accordance with the guiding principles and objectives of the supply systems, following the process described below:
  1. Curricular evaluation: analysis of the curriculum vitae to assess aspects related to training, professional career and experience in positions related to the job position under selection.
  2. Personal interview: once the résumé has been evaluated, the selected candidates will be called for a personal interview to verify and expand on the information detailed in the résumé and to evaluate aspects related to experience and professional skills.
Applications that do not meet the requirements, that are not included in the cases foreseen or that are not processed in accordance with the established procedure will not be considered in the selection process.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

The call for applications will close on 16th November 2026.

About us

The Germans Trias i Pujol Research Institute (IGTP) is a public research centre located in Badalona. Its main objective is to increase scientific knowledge in order to transform it into solutions to improve the health and medical care of patients and the community.

The Institute is associated with one of the major university hospitals in the Barcelona area, the Germans Trias i Pujol Hospital, and is part of the Can Ruti biomedical campus. IGTP is a CERCA centre and is also accredited as a centre of excellence by the Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII) and is in charge of coordinating the management and scientific strategy of the campus, working in close collaboration with the other centres.

The Germans Trias i Pujol Research Institute carries out research within 9 areas: 

  • Cancer
  • Cardiovascular and Respiratory Diseases
  • Community Health
  • Diseases of the Liver and Digestive Tract
  • Endocrine and Diseases of the Metabolism, Bones and Kidneys
  • Immunology and Inflammation
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Neuroscience
  • Science of Behaviour and Substance Abuse
Scientists working in these areas publish an average of over 900 papers a year, contribute to improved treatment and healthcare protocols, produce patents and set up spin-off companies in order to improve the lives of patients.  

The following video is a bird's eye view of Campus Can Ruti a top-tier translational research environment in the Barcelona area, in a very stimulating scientific environment. The IGTP offers a supportive, friendly and collaborative ecosystem to promote professional development and help you achieve your research goals.    

The IGTP, in its commitment to equal opportunities, guarantees equal treatment between candidates and persons with a degree of disability equal to or greater than 33 per 100, as accredited by the Spanish Autonomous Regions or the State Administration, or who have been declared to have a total permanent disability in a different profession through a resolution of the National Institute of Social Security, while retaining functional capacity for the completion of the tasks of the post will be positively considered.