Location: Esplugues de Llobregat (Spain)
Working day: Full time
Sector: Healthcare
Vacancies: 1
Discipline: R&D
Work modality: HybridThe Fundació Privada per a la Recerca Sant Joan de Déu is an entity created in 2002 to cover the research activity that is carried out, both in the biomedical and social sphere, at the Maternal and Infantile Hospital of Esplugues, in the Parc Sanitari de Sant Boi de Llobregat and in other centers of the Hospital Order San Juan de Dios - Province of Aragon San Rafael.
Our research has qualified and prestigious professionals, and we constantly want to incorporate into our teams the best scientific profiles. Working with us is working in a multidisciplinary hospitality environment, integrated within the assistance and aimed at providing a response to the needs of the people we assist.
Commitment with "HR Excellence in Research"
Research Foundation Sant Joan de Déu endorses the Requirements and Principles of the European Charter for Researchers, the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers, and Open, Transparent, Merit-based recruitment promoted by the European Commission and follows Equal Opportunities policies. On September 2018, Research Foundation Sant Joan de Déu was awarded with the "HR Excellence in Research" logo. This recognition reflects the commitment of the Institute to the continuous improvement of its human resources policies in line with the Charter & Code. The Institution works to ensure fair and transparent recruitment and appraisal procedures.
Equality at Research Foundation Sant Joan de Déu
All our Job offers and fellowships encourage applications based on diversity.
We have different mechanisms in place to ensure equal opportunities during the selection process, including ensuring a gender balance in all committees involved in the recruitment process.
Research Foundation Sant Joan de Déu is aware of the importance of encouraging diversity and increasing the participation of women in Science in order to enhance innovation, and the creativity and excellence of our research efforts.
Persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. No restrictions of citizenship or gender apply to our positions.
Data Protection
The protection of your personal data is very important to us. By submitting an application, you grant Reserach Foundation Sant Joan de Déu permission to use the provided data for the recruiting process. (see Data Protection Policy in the job application)
Allegations and appeals
Candidates can present allegations to the way in which they have been evaluated and present the corresponding appeals writing to rrhh@fsjd.org. All the allegations received will be answered.
The Josep Carreras Leukaemia Research Institute (IJC) is a non-profit research institute based in Barcelona dedicated to advancing the understanding of leukaemia and related disorders, in collaboration with the University of Barcelona and the Autonomous University of Barcelona. The IJC has laboratories in 6 locations: i) Hospital Germans Trias Pujol (IJC’s headquarters) ii) Hospital Clínic, iii) Hospital de Sant Pau, iv) Hospital del Mar, v) Hospital Sant Joan de Déu, and vi) Hospital Josep Trueta Girona. IJC serves as a collaborative centre for basic researchers and physicians to work together on fundamental clinical and biological aspects of paediatric leukaemia. The IJC offers an excellent work environment based on a multidisciplinary fusion of state-of-the-art ideas and facilities.
Hospital Sant Joan de Déu (HSJD) is dedicated to comprehensive care for women, children and adolescents, and has become one of the most important specialised paediatric centres in Europe. The care it offers is based on the multidisciplinary work of its professionals. As a university hospital, it contributes to the training of health professionals, together with the University of Barcelona. Through the Institute of Research Sant Joan de Déu, HSJD conducts research to find new and better treatments for paediatric diseases. HSJD’s goal is to not only promote and encourage the training of its professionals in order to improve the health of our patients and the community, but also to advance scientific and human knowledge.
Within the HSJD, the Paediatric Cancer Centre Barcelona (PCCB) is a new monographic centre for the benefit of children and adolescents with cancer and their families. The facility brings together the healthcare services aimed at patients with developmental cancer in one single place, as well as spaces dedicated to research. Research in the PCCB is done in close collaboration with clinicians at Hospital Sant Joan de Déu in order to close the gap between basic and translational cancer research with the overarching goal of treating a large volume of patients more effectively, efficiently and adequately. The PPCCB caters for more than 400 new patients per year, with the highly specialised team of the SJD Barcelona Children's Hospital Oncology Department and offers a stimulating and versatile work place, a pleasant working atmosphere and access to institutional facilities (Histopathology Unit, Cytometry Unit, Cellular Imaging Unit, Animal Unit, etc.).
THE POSITION
The Pediatric Haemato-Oncology Research Programme, located at the PCCB and established through a partnership between the Josep Carreras Leukaemia Research Institute and the Institute of Research Sant Joan de Déu is seeking a Research Project Manager to oversee cross-functional scientific activities and operational procedures.
Main Responsabilities
• Support the research coordinator in grant management, including assisting with grant proposals drafting, budget management, and reporting requirements.
• Coordinate administrative tasks, including ethical review boards, research collaborative networks, suppliers, and external research facilities.
• Facilitate program activities, including meeting organization, agendas, recruitment processes, and interviews.
• Engage in research discussions and activities within the Research Program and the Grants Office to ensure alignment.
• Contribute to supervision of projects and mentoring of trainees at various levels.
• Coordinate the setup and optimization of laboratory infrastructure and best practices, ensuring the efficient use of research equipment, data systems, and resources.
Requirements
• PhD in Life Sciences, preferably with prior research experience in cancer, immunology, and/or animal models.
• Extensive experience with National and European grant systems (e.g., ERC, Horizon Europe), including drafting proposals, preparing and managing budgets, and maintaining timesheets.
• Proven experience in preparing ethical review board applications including both institutional proposals and animal experimentation.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise trainees and foster teamwork, creating strong cohesion among team members.
• Expertise in budget management, liaising with suppliers, and overseeing equipment maintenance contracts.
• Exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to communicate effectively, establish cross-functional collaborations, and prioritize tasks while working autonomously.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, with experience in complex workflows involving diverse stakeholders.
• In-depth knowledge of the local research center ecosystem, with a strong professional network among these centers being highly valued.
• High proficiency in spoken and written English is essential, with fluency in Spanish and Catalan required.
• Advanced competence in MS Office tools and willingness to learn content management systems (CMS); experience in database management is valued.
What we offer
• Initial 5-year contract, renewable based on future funding.
• Full-time position at the Sant Joan de Déu Pediatric Cancer Centre.
• Start date: Q2-Q3 2025.
• Competitive salary aligned with the candidate’s qualifications and experience.
• Access to a global network of hematology-oncology researchers and physicians.
• Opportunity to participate in training activities organized by the Josep Carreras Institute.
• A dynamic, multidisciplinary, and stimulating environment at IJC-SJD, with additional benefits including language lessons, mindfulness and well-being sessions, and a subsidized on-site cafeteria.
