Competitive Research Directorate – Pre-Award Unit

Vall d'Hebron Research Institute (VHIR) is a public sector institution, located in Barcelona (Spain) that promotes and develops innovative biomedical research at the University Hospital Vall d'Hebron. VHIR is oriented towards finding solutions to the health problems of the citizens and has the will to contribute to the scientific, educational, social and economic development within its area of competence.

The Competitive Research Directorate will support the scientific community at Vall d’Hebron throughout the full lifecycle of competitive projects. This Directorate collaborates with researchers in the pursuit of competitive funding for research, and in the successful implementation of granted projects.

Under the leadership of the Competitive Projects Directorate, the Pre-Award Unit encourages, facilitates, and provides support to research staff in the search for competitive funding, detecting opportunities and contributing to the development of quality proposals.

We are currently looking for one motivated professional to join the team as pre-award manager with focus on national grants to support talent attraction, training and mobility.

Education and qualifications:

Required:

• University degree related with job description duties
• Fluency in English (business level)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in Catalan and/or Spanish

Desired:

Experience and knowledge:

Required:

• At least 2 years of work experience in proposal preparation and/or managing of competitive research projects and/or talent attraction, training and mobility programmes.
• A thorough knowledge of National (ISCIII, AEI, AGAUR, Foundations) and/or European (MSCA – Horizon Europe, among others) funding programmes.
• Personal skills:
  • Self-motivated
  • Well-organised
  • Meticulous, close attention to detail
  • Proactive and results-oriented
  • Ability to work well under pressure to meet deadlines
  • Strong problem-solving and communication skills
  • Excellent teamwork and relational skills

Desired:

• Knowledge of other EU, national and international funding programmes (i.e. PERIS, EU4HEALTH, DIGITAL, NIH, private Foundations, etc.).
• Experience in addressing RRI aspects and/or other transversal aspects important for fellowship proposals.
• Previous experience in health/biomedical research environment.
• Experience in management of personnel contracts and payroll.
• Track record of successful grant applications.
• Experience as academic officer in research institutions.
• International work experience.

Main responsibilities and duties:

Labour conditions:

What can we offer?

• Incorporation to Vall d’Hebron Research Institute (VHIR), a public sector institution that promotes and develops the biomedical research, innovation and teaching at Vall d'Hebron University Hospital (HUVH), the biggest hospital of Barcelona and the largest of Catalan Institute of Health (ICS).
• A scientific environment of excellence, highly dynamic, where high-end biomedical projects are continuously developed.
• Continuous learning and a wide range of responsibilities within a stimulating work environment.
• Individual training opportunities.
• Flexible working hours.
• 23 days of holidays + 9 personal days.
• Flexible Remuneration Program (including dining checks, health insurance, transportation and more)
• Corporate Benefits: platform through which you can obtain significant discounts on travel, culture, technology, gastronomy, sports... among many others.
• Healthy Offering: choose from a variety of wellbeing focused activities to be the healthiest you.

Deadline to apply: 31-03-2025

VHIR embraces Equality and Diversity. As reflected in our values we work toward ensuring inclusion and equal opportunity in recruitment, hiring, training, and management for all staff within the organization, regardless of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, age, functional diversity or ethnicity.