Post-Award Research Officer

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.

We encourage and support our researchers in the pursuit of competitive funding for research detecting opportunities and contributing to the development of quality proposals (Pre-Award Unit). Once the desired funding is achieved, we provide support in managing granted funds to comply with internal policies and funding bodies regulations (Post-Award Unit).

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic candidate to join the Post-Award Unit as a Post-Award Research Officer to strengthen the team.

Education and qualifications:

Required:

Bachelor’s degree related with job description duties.
Excellent written and oral communication in Catalan and/or Spanish.
Fluency in English (business level).

Desired:

Specific training in grant management will be highly valuable.

Experience and knowledge:

Required:

Experience in grant management or in a similar financial management role.
Personal skills:
- Well-organized.
- 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:

Experience in research institutions in the biomedical sector.
Experience in the management of grants funded by ISCiii, AEI, and/or European Commission, among other funding agencies.

Main responsibilities and duties:

Management grant budgets, preparing financial reports and audits
Monitoring project work plan, scientific reports and implementation of grant agreements
Anticipating possible deviations during project implementation, planning risk contingency actions if necessary
Ensuring compliance with institutional policies and sponsoring agency regulations and policies
Serving as liaison between researchers and funding agencies
Any other duties related to the job as requested to contribute to the general functioning of the Competitive Research Directorate

Labour conditions:

Full-time position: 40h/week.
Starting date: immediate.
Gross annual salary: Remuneration will depend on experience and skills. Salary ranges are consistent with our Collective Agreement pay scale.
Contract: contract linked to the project with a possible extension (July 2026).

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: 09-11-2025

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.