Vall d'Hebron Research Institute (VHIR) is a public sector institution, located in Barcelona (Spain) that promotes and develops innovative biomedical research at the University Hospital Vall d'Hebron. VHIR is oriented towards finding solutions to the health problems of the citizens and has the will to contribute to the scientific, educational, social and economic development within its area of competence.

We encourage and support our researchers in the pursuit of competitive funding for research detecting opportunities and contributing to the development of quality proposals (Pre-Award Unit). Once the desired funding is achieved, we provide support in managing granted funds to comply with internal policies and funding bodies regulations (Post-Award Unit).

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic candidate to join the Post-Award Unit as a Post-Award Research Manager to strengthen the team.

Education and qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree (finance or economics preferably)
• Excellent written and oral communication in Catalan and/or Spanish and, in English
  
  

Desired:

• Specific training in grant financial management will be highly valuable
  
  

Experience and knowledge:

Required:

• Good command of MS Office and other computer tools
• Well organised person with very good attention to detail and the ability to work with tight deadlines
• Self-motivated, creative, proactive and results oriented
• Excellent teamwork with good interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
  
  

Desired:

• Experience in post-award research management (national and/or international competitive calls)
• Previous experience in health/biomedical research environment
• International work experience
  
  

Main responsibilities and duties:

The Post-Award Research Manager's main responsibility is to manage VHIR researchers’ funding obtained from competitive grants following internal policies and funding bodies regulations. The main duties of this position will include:

• Preparation of economic justifications, financial reports, and audits, timesheet records and deliverable attainment monitoring, amendments to legal agreements in national or international projects, project close-out, among others.
• Regular monitoring of executed budgets and incomes to communicate deviation.
• Maintenance and update of the grants database for accurate activity reports.
• Manage and update administrative data about funded projects using our internal research management software
• Organise and monitor paperwork and electronic documents related to research grants
• Interaction with funding agencies or coordinators during the project implementation for financial and administrative matters
  
  

Any other duties related to the job as requested to contribute to the general functioning of the Post Award Unit

Labour conditions:

• Full-time position: 37,5h/week.
• Starting date: as soon as possible
• Gross annual salary: Remuneration will depend on experience and skills. Salary ranges are consistent with our Collective Agreement pay scale.
• Contract: Open-ended contract linked to the project.
  
  

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.
• Individual training opportunities.
• Flexible working hours.
• 23 days of holidays + 9 personal days.
• Flexible Remuneration Program (including dining checks, health insurance, transportation and more)
• Corporate Benefits: platform through which you can obtain significant discounts on travel, culture, technology, gastronomy, sports... among many others.
• Healthy Offering: choose from a variety of wellbeing focused activities to be the healthiest you.
• International Mobility Support (Welcome Services): We aim to make your arrival in Barcelona smooth and pleasant by providing city information, guidance on required procedures, access to the International Welcome Desk, family recommendations, and support in finding accommodation
  
  

Deadline to apply: 12-02-2026

How We Hire:

Pre-selection: Candidates are shortlisted based on their skills, qualifications, and relevant experience as outlined in their CVs.

Interviews: Meetings may be held with Talent Acquisition and/or the hiring manager.

Practical assessment: Depending on the role, candidates may complete a case study, technical task, presentation, or written exercise, on-site or remotely.

Checks: Education, references, and other job-related verifications may be carried out.

Job offer: The selected candidate receives a formal job offer upon successful completion of the process.

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 organisation, regardless of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, age, functional diversity or ethnicity.