Post-award International Project Manager

VHIR-RRHH-FOR-003_vs01_

The Vall d'Hebron Research Institute

(VHIR) is a public sector institution that

promotes and develops the research,

innovation and biosanitary teaching of the

Vall d’Hebron University Hospital. Through

the excellence of our research, we identify

problems of society and we contribute to

spread them around the world.

In April 2015, the **Vall d’Hebron**

**Research Institute (VHIR) **obtained

the recognition of the European

Commission in **HR Excellence.**

This recognition proves that VHIR

endorses the general principles of the

European Charter for Researchers and

a Code of Conduct for the Recruitment

of Researchers **(Charter & Code)**.

**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, nationality, religion,**

**age, disability or race.**

**Post-award International Project Manager**

**International Projects Unit - Competitive Projects Directorate**

VHIR’s Competitive Projects Directorate provides support to researchers throughout the lifecycle of

competitive research projects to contribute to the leadership of HUVH and VHIR in biomedical research.

We encourage and support our researchers in the pursuit of competitive funding for research detecting

opportunities and contributing to the development of quality proposals. Once the desired funding is achieved,

we provide guidance on regulations compliance and manage granted projects for the best research

outcomes.

**JOB DESCRIPTION**

**Education and qualifications**:
**Required**:

- University degree (valuable in Health Sciences)
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Self-motivated, proactive, well-organized and results oriented
- Ability to work well under pressure to meet deadlines and strong problem-solving skills
- Excellent teamwork and relational skills

**Experience and knowledge**:
**Required**:

- Minimum of 2-3 years of work experience in post-award management of research projects funded by
- international organizations (EU FP7 & H2020, US NIH)
- Fluency in English

**Main responsibilities and duties**:

- VHIR-RRHH-FOR-003_vs01_

The Vall d'Hebron Research Institute

(VHIR) is a public sector institution that

promotes and develops the research,

innovation and biosanitary teaching of the

Vall d’Hebron University Hospital. Through

the excellence of our research, we identify

problems of society and we contribute to

spread them around the world.

In April 2015, the **Vall d’Hebron**

**Research Institute (VHIR) **obtained

the recognition of the European

Commission in **HR Excellence.**

This recognition proves that VHIR

endorses the general principles of the

European Charter for Researchers and

a Code of Conduct for the Recruitment

of Researchers **(Charter & Code)**.

**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, nationality, religion,**

**age, disability or race.**
- Monitors projects’ work plan, scientific reports and implementation of grant agreements.
- Manages grant budgets, prepares financial reports and audits.
- Anticipates possible deviations during project implementation, plans risk contingency actions and makes

appropriate amendments to grant agreements.
- Ensures compliance with institutional policies and sponsoring agency regulations and policies.
- Serves as liaison between researchers, funding agencies and coordinators of collaborative projects. Provides

support in consortium meetings organization and dissemination activities.
- Any other duties related to the job as requested to contribute to the general functioning of the Research Grants

Office.
**Labour conditions**:

- Full-time position: 40h/week.
- Starting date: immediate.
- Gross annual salary: 32.000-36.000€ euros_ (Remuneration will depend on experience and skills. Salary ranges _
- are consistent with our Collective Agreement pay scale) _ Contract: temporary.
_ _

**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.
- Personal training opportunities.
- Flexible worki