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2026_152_PROJECT MANAGER FOR GRENBA

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

JOB DESCRIPTION

INTEGRA-DM1 and DM1-Hub aims to be the basis for the implementation of precision
medicine aspects in Spain for the benefit of patients with Myotonic Dystrophy type 1
(DM1), prioritizing better diagnosis and optimization in the use of soon-to-be-available
treatments. Both projects bring together a group of 130 professionals in the areas of
research and clinical monitoring of DM1. Together they form a multidisciplinary work
team with extensive experience in this pathology at the research level, which includes
predoctoral, postdoctoral and senior researchers, including renowned research groups
in the field of rare neuromuscular diseases and DM1 in particular. Specifically, the team
is made up of specialists in genomics, epigenetics, bioinformatics, biostatistics,
proteomics, applied research and scientific dissemination. In turn, the team makes up
an important network of around 70 health professionals (neurologists,
neuropediatricians, neuropsychologists and nurses), in more than 40 hospitals in 8
different Autonomous Communities, who follow up with DM1 patients in their
consultations. We are looking for a compromised enthusiastic and experience project
manager for INTEGRA-DM1 and DM1-Hub project. The project INTEGRA-DM1 is funded
through Fundación Ramon Areces.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

The project manager would be coordinating different aspect of the INTEGRA-DM1 and
DM1-Hub project:
  • CEIC presentation and approval of the participating institutions
  • Tools and support needed for the new personal hired for helping in the data recruitment and patients’ samples (Participation in interviews for new members recruitment)
  • Coordinating the INTEGRA-DM1 and DM1-Hub team (130 participants) to achieve project objectives
  • Monitoring of the correct data recruitment in the different institutions
  • Organization of events for the presentations of the project
  • Working in the social media together with the responsible of communication for DM1-Hub project
  • Tasks of formation for the participants of DM1-Hub
  • Interaction with patients’ associations and organization of workshops for them
  • Assistance to national and international meetings for expanding the objectives and results of DM1-Hub among the scientific community.
  • Writing scientific reports and papers of the project.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

  • Doctorate in biomedical sciences
  • Experience in project management
  • Languages spoken and written: English, Spanish and Catalan
  • Skills in coordinated projects management
  • Skills in communication, social networks and organization of events
  • skills for writing scientific reports, scientific papers and public presentations
  • Experience in coordinating projects in the area of rare diseases or neuromuscular diseases will be valued.
  • People management experience or certificate will be considered a plus

WHAT WE OFFER

  • 1-year full-time contract, renewable depending on performance and funding availability.
  • 1 of January 2027.
  • 38.000 €/year.
  • Flexible payment (childminding vouchers).
  • 23 days holiday and 5 days for personal matters.
  • Training capsules by the company.
  • Be part of an excellent multidisciplinary research centre with the HRS4R badge.
  • Location on the Can Ruti Campus, a first-class 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.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

https://www.germanstrias.org/es/research/neurociencias/5/grupo-de-investigacion-en-enfermedades-neuromusculares-de-badalona-grenba

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.