JOB DESCRIPTION
INTEGRA-DM1 and DM1-Hub aims to be the basis for the implementation of precision
medicine aspects in Spain for the benefit of patients with Myotonic Dystrophy type 1
(DM1), prioritizing better diagnosis and optimization in the use of soon-to-be-available
treatments. Both projects bring together a group of 130 professionals in the areas of
research and clinical monitoring of DM1. Together they form a multidisciplinary work
team with extensive experience in this pathology at the research level, which includes
predoctoral, postdoctoral and senior researchers, including renowned research groups
in the field of rare neuromuscular diseases and DM1 in particular. Specifically, the team
is made up of specialists in genomics, epigenetics, bioinformatics, biostatistics,
proteomics, applied research and scientific dissemination. In turn, the team makes up
an important network of around 70 health professionals (neurologists,
neuropediatricians, neuropsychologists and nurses), in more than 40 hospitals in 8
different Autonomous Communities, who follow up with DM1 patients in their
consultations. We are looking for a compromised enthusiastic and experience project
manager for INTEGRA-DM1 and DM1-Hub project. The project INTEGRA-DM1 is funded
through Fundación Ramon Areces.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
The project manager would be coordinating different aspect of the INTEGRA-DM1 and
DM1-Hub project:
- CEIC presentation and approval of the participating institutions
- Tools and support needed for the new personal hired for helping in the data recruitment and patients’ samples (Participation in interviews for new members recruitment)
- Coordinating the INTEGRA-DM1 and DM1-Hub team (130 participants) to achieve project objectives
- Monitoring of the correct data recruitment in the different institutions
- Organization of events for the presentations of the project
- Working in the social media together with the responsible of communication for DM1-Hub project
- Tasks of formation for the participants of DM1-Hub
- Interaction with patients’ associations and organization of workshops for them
- Assistance to national and international meetings for expanding the objectives and results of DM1-Hub among the scientific community.
- Writing scientific reports and papers of the project.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Doctorate in biomedical sciences
- Experience in project management
- Languages spoken and written: English, Spanish and Catalan
- Skills in coordinated projects management
- Skills in communication, social networks and organization of events
- skills for writing scientific reports, scientific papers and public presentations
- Experience in coordinating projects in the area of rare diseases or neuromuscular diseases will be valued.
- People management experience or certificate will be considered a plus
WHAT WE OFFER
- 1-year full-time contract, renewable depending on performance and funding availability.
- 1 of January 2027.
- 38.000 €/year.
- Flexible payment (childminding vouchers).
- 23 days holiday and 5 days for personal matters.
- Training capsules by the company.
- Be part of an excellent multidisciplinary research centre with the HRS4R badge.
- Location on the Can Ruti Campus, a first-class translational research environment in the Barcelona area, in a very stimulating scientific environment.
- The IGTP offers a supportive, friendly and collaborative ecosystem to promote professional development and help you achieve your research goals.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
https://www.germanstrias.org/es/research/neurociencias/5/grupo-de-investigacion-en-enfermedades-neuromusculares-de-badalona-grenbaHOW TO APPLY
Interested persons must attach to the application:
- Motivation letter explaining their interest in the position.
- Updated CV.
- Contact of 2-3 references.
Applications will be evaluated in accordance with the guiding principles and objectives of the supply systems, following the process described below:
- Curricular evaluation: analysis of the curriculum vitae to assess aspects related to training, professional career and experience in positions related to the job position under selection.
- Personal interview: once the résumé has been evaluated, the selected candidates will be called for a personal interview to verify and expand on the information detailed in the résumé and to evaluate aspects related to experience and professional skills.
Applications that do not meet the requirements, that are not included in the cases foreseen or that are not processed in accordance with the established procedure will not be considered in the selection process.