International Projects Officer – Pre-Award

Maimonides Biomedical Research Institute of Cordoba - IMIBIC

Organisation/Company Maimonides Biomedical Research Institute of Cordoba - IMIBIC Department International Projects Office (OPI) Research Field Other Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Other Positions Application Deadline 8 Dec 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 35 Offer Starting Date 13 Nov 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number 080/2026 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description
The Maimonides Biomedical Research Institute of Córdoba (IMIBIC) is a health research institute accredited by the Instituto de Salud Carlos III, bringing together researchers from the Reina Sofía University Hospital, the University of Córdoba and FIBICO. IMIBIC holds the "HR Excellence in Research" award.

We are seeking a qualified professional to provide the pre-award services (promotion, dissemination and advice) of the International Projects Office (OPI) of IMIBIC for competitive international calls, both public and private, with a special focus on the EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (Horizon Europe). The successful candidate will join the team of the IMIBIC-PILOT project, "Strengthening the IMIBIC International Projects Office for Horizon Europe Leadership and Talent Attraction in Biomedical Research" (grant GPE2026-001809-P, funded by MICIU/AEI/10.13039/501100011033), and the International Talent Attraction Unit (UCTI).

Specific duties within the IMIBIC-PILOT project:

Identify and disseminate international funding opportunities: early analysis of work programmes, individual strategic planning with research groups, and preparation of a participation guide and collaboration profiles.

Support the preparation and leadership of European proposals: networking with strategic partners and companies, support in proposal design and writing, and coordination of external specialised consultancy services.

Organise and deliver training for research and management staff: information sessions on specific calls, introductory sessions on Horizon Europe, individual tutoring, and management of external training (ERC, MSCA, proposal coordination, cross-cutting issues).

Support the internationalisation of researchers' activities: acting as European Commission evaluators, taking part in international networks, contributing to the strategic analysis of the new Framework Programme 2028-2034.

Take part in EARMA activities and complete the specialised training foreseen in the project.

As a member of the UCTI: identify international talent attraction opportunities; contribute to the international talent attraction strategy and procedures (HRS4R, OTM-R, EURAXESS); organise MSCA campaigns and the international talent attraction event; prepare an MSCA-COFUND proposal.

General duties within the pre-award service portfolio:

Administrative management of proposals: Funding & Tenders Portal and private funders' portals, documentation, institutional approval and submission.

Planning of the drafting process and consortium management in collaborative proposals; partner search; review of budgets and of specific call and topic requirements.

Liaison with funding bodies and National Contact Points.

Coordination with IMIBIC units involved (Innovation, Finance, Legal, Communication, Clinical Research).

Expected level under the European Competence Framework for Research Managers (RM Comp):

consolidated First Stage Research Manager (RM1) or Recognised Research Manager (RM2) profile, with intermediate proficiency in pre-award specialised knowledge and in written and oral communication in Spanish and English; intermediate proficiency in academic community relations and in prioritisation and time management; and at least foundational proficiency in the remaining competence areas.

Candidate profile:

pre-award experience is the priority merit. Direct experience in writing competitive proposals, specific training in European project management and research experience in biomedicine or health sciences will also be considered.

Requirements
Research Field Other Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (Grado/Licenciatura; MECES level 2 or 3, or equivalent).
• Official Master's degree or PhD.
• At least 12 months of demonstrable professional experience in R&D&I management or in research in biomedicine or health sciences.
• Accredited English level B2 or higher.

Specific Requirements

Together with the CV (PDF format), applicants must send documents proving that they meet the minimum requirements and the merits to be assessed. Foreign degrees