Location: Office in Barcelona [Spain].

Date of Publication: 15/11/2024 About Us: The Centro Nacional de Análisis Genómico (CNAG) is one of the largest Genome Sequencing Centers in Europe.

The CNAG Consortium aims to carry out large-scale projects in DNA/RNA analysis for the improvement of quality of life in collaboration with the Spanish, European and International Research Community.

CNAG researchers participate in major International Genome Initiatives such as the Human Cell Atlas (HCA), the International Cancer Genome Consortium (ICGC), the International Human Epigenome Consortium (IHEC), the International Rare Diseases Research Consortium (IRDiRC), the European Reference Genome Atlas (ERGA) and the European Infrastructure for life-science information (ELIXIR), as well as in several EU-funded projects.

The Role We have an opening for an EU Grants Project Manager to support a new transversal office for the integrated scientific and administrative management of EU Projects at CNAG, funded by the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities project GPE2024-001563-P .

The office will be composed of specialists from the Grants and the Strategy Coordination Departments, with a diversified job content at the interface of science, technology and management, offering continuous growth and support on a professional level.

She/ he will report to the CNAG Strategy Coordinator and work closely with CNAG researchers to foster and facilitate the application and management of EU projects.

• Main tasks and responsibilities Research and analyze funding opportunities, aligning them with CNAG strategic areas and priorities.
  
  

Support researchers in the preparation of grant proposals from a technical perspective, including support in topics such as ethics, open science and innovation.

Organize internal meetings and external courses to train researchers in the best practices in proposal preparation, and other related topics.

Draw up and maintain internal databases with CNAG indicators.

Support the administrative management of CNAG coordinated projects.

Assist in other pre-award activities, managing the contractual agreements related to grants, and funded managing projects.

Assist in post-award activities, as needed, to facilitate smooth project implementation.

Networking and enable collaborations with institutions, companies, and research groups.

Whom would we like to hire?

Master's degree in Life Sciences Excellent and effective oral and written communication skills in English Advanced knowledge of research competitive funding environment.

Experience in preparing and assembling collaborative proposals to public and private funders and in a national/international scope.

Experience with multiple deadlines, planning skills and ability to prioritize on multiple tasks, services, collaborations with partners and comply with external requirements by funders, organizational rules etc.

Proven ability to effectively interact with multiple stakeholders at research and managerial levels.

It would be nice to have: Experience in administrative managing of projects funded by the European Commission.

Knowledge of transversal research aspects such as ethics, gender dimension, open science and innovation.

The Offer Contract duration: 2 years.

Estimated annual gross salary: Salary is commensurate with qualifications and consistent with our pay scales.

Target start date: February 2025 Benefits Highly stimulating environment with state-of-the-art infrastructures, and unique Professional Career Plan and development opportunities.

We offer and promote a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applicants regardless of age, disability, gender, nationality, race, religion or sexual orientation, in a collaborative and supportive environment.

We are committed to reconcile a work and family life for our employees and are offering the opportunity to benefit from annual leave, full health and dental Insurance, flexible schedule, and the possibility of remote work.

We look forward to receiving your application and discovering how you can contribute to CNAG's success!

How to Apply: All applications must include: A complete CV including contact details.

Contact details of two referees.

All applications must be addressed to Mireya Fernández - ****** Deadline: Please submit your application by 31/01/2025 .

See the CNAG Career site at our website: https://www.cnag.eu/jobs # sequencing for a better life