Project Manager position for ERC project hASTROCURE at Arranz Lab
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The Arranz Lab - Laboratory of Humanized Models of Disease at Achucarro Basque Center for Neuroscience, is seeking a Project Manager to join hASTROCURE, a project funded by the European Research Council (ref # ERC-2024-COG - 01171591). Our lab focuses on understanding the complex role of human astrocytes in Alzheimer’s disease (AD). We are part of a vibrant neuroscience research environment and collaborate closely with national and international partners. Interested? |
Summary Information
Profile for this position
- Manage project timelines, deliverables, and reporting.
- Facilitate communication/collaboration between team members, internal, and external partners.
- Assist in the preparation and submission of grant proposals, scientific reports, and manuscripts.
- Monitor budgetary aspects in coordination with admin offices.
- Organize regular team meetings, journal clubs, and collaborative workshops.
- Ensure compliance with ethical and regulatory guidelines (e.g. stem cell use, animal experimentation).
- Support onboarding of new lab members & ensure adherence to lab protocols and safety standards.
- Maintain documentation of SOPs, experimental workflows, and project progress.
Contract
The successful candidate will play a key role in managing the administrative, operational, and strategic aspects of our scientific projects. You will work closely with the PI and a multidisciplinary team of researchers, students, and collaborators. It is a full-time position, starting the 1st January 2026.
Elegibility
- Background in Neuroscience, Biomedical Sciences, Molecular Biology, or a related discipline.
- Ideally, 2–3 years of experience in project coordination/management within an academic or biomedical research setting.
- Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
- Familiar with neurodegenerative disease research or glial cell biology.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple timelines.
- Fluent in English (spoken and written).
- Desirable:
- Previous experience with stem cell-derived models or in vivo neuroscience models.
- Knowledge of grant writing and reporting (e.g. Horizon Europe, ERC, NIH).
- Experience with collaborative international research projects and transference.
Application deadline
15 Nov, 2025
Expected contract starting date
01 Jan, 2026
How to apply
Please send the following documents written in English indicating “Project Manager candidate_Surname” to arranz_lab@achucarro.org:
- A detailed CV
- A cover letter outlining your motivation and relevant experience
- Contact information for 2-3 professional references