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:

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.