Centre for Genomic Regulation
Grants Manager Officers
Centre for Genomic Regulation, Villa Espana Colonia, Texas, United States
Organisation/Company Centre for Genomic Regulation Research Field Other Researcher Profile Other Profession Positions Bachelor Positions Application Deadline 23 Jan 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 38.5 Offer Starting Date 15 Jan 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
The Institute The Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG) is an international biomedical research institute of excellence, based in Barcelona, Spain, with more than 400 scientists from 44 countries. The CRG is composed by an interdisciplinary, motivated and creative scientific team which is supported both by a flexible and efficient administration and by high-end and innovative technologies. We are looking for two enthusiastic Grants Manager Officers (Post Award) to strengthen the team of the Grants Management Unit in the Finance Department. The Grants Manager’s mission is to proactively offer individualized and professional support to CRG Group Leaders and grant holders in effectively managing their external & internal funds, following internal policies and terms & conditions of the funding bodies. The post holders will be reporting to the Coordinator of the Unit and be closely working with the other members of the team and the other relevant areas of administration (e.g. People, Controlling, Accounting, Purchasing, Operations). The main duties of this position will include: Support CRG Group Leaders and grant holders with the economic and administrative management of their funds. Monitoring budget and expenditure levels on the assigned projects to provide project holders with regular follow-up in connection with expenditure control, budget deviations and budget forecasts. Update ERP funds and grants records and support accurate data for monthly and year-end closings. Acting as financial control point for approval of staff costs and equipment purchase (or their adjustment) and monitoring the time recording for EC-funded projects. Elaborating projects financial statements and providing any other information needed to ensure adherence to the applicable regulations as well as compliance during financial audits and management of budget-recovery claims. Liaising with funding bodies and project coordinators to solve administrative and financial issues. About the team The mission of the Grants Management Unit is to proactively support the CRG community in securing competitive funds for research and institute-related activities, as well as to manage the principal investigators’ core and external funding, with an individualized professional support throughout the project life cycle. The services offered by the Grants Management Unit are: To act as a liaison between the CRG community on the one side and the funding agencies or sponsors/donors on the other side. To ensure grant-management efficiency and financial sustainability, while maximizing impact of grant-funded research. To fulfil administrative and reporting requirements of the funding agencies or sponsors/donors for active grants. To manage budgets and control competitive and external funds in compliance with the applicable regulations and CRG policies. You will have the opportunity to work closely to an experienced and dynamic team, develop a career in an international atmosphere and participate to social activities and events. Whom would we like to hire? Professional experience Must Have You have a minimum three-year experience in a similar position in a research environment. You have proven experience in financial management and reporting of public and private competitive funding (e.g. Spanish and Catalan government, European Commission, private foundations). You have knowledge of ERP preferably Oracle/ SAP. Desirable but not required/ Nice to have Previous experience in a Financial Department or Audit Firm. Experience in managing FEDER and Next Generation funds. Education and training You hold a Degree in Finance or Economics related disciplines. Languages You are fluent in English and Spanish. Good knowledge of Catalan would be a plus. Technical skills You have strong office package skills (Word, Excel, Power Point). You have proven experience in using ERP/data management systems. Competences You are proactive, multi-tasking and results-oriented. You have strong numerical skills, and you can perform high level analysis and convey key points to a variety of audiences. You have the focus to work with precision and attention to detail. You have strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to interact with a diverse audience. You can work to tight deadlines. You can work collaboratively under standard and established procedures. You can build and maintain good relationships with internal and external colleagues at all levels. You have highly developed organizational skills. The Offer – Working Conditions Contract duration:
Permanent position subject to a 6-month probationary period. Estimated annual gross salary:
Salary is commensurate with qualifications and consistent with our pay scales. Target start date:
As soon as possible. We provide a highly stimulating environment with state-of-the-art infrastructures, and unique professional career development opportunities. To check out our training and development portfolio, please visit our website in the training section . We offer and
promote a diverse and inclusive environment
and welcomes applicants regardless of age, disability, gender, nationality, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity. The
CRG is committed to reconcile a work and family life
of its employees and are offering extended vacation period and the possibility to benefit from flexible working hours. Application Procedure
All applications must include: A motivation letter addressed to Mariana Morlans. Pre-selection : The pre-selection process will be based on qualifications and expertise reflected on the candidates CVS. It will be merit-based. Interview : Preselected candidates will be interviewed by the Hiring Manager of the position and a selection panel if required. Offer Letter : Once the successful candidate is identified the People department will send a Job Offer, specifying the start day, salary, working conditions, among other important details. Deadline:
The position will remain open until it is covered. Suggestions : The CRG believes in ongoing improvement and promotes a culture of feedback. This is one of the reasons we have in place, at your disposal as a candidate, a mechanism to gather your suggestions/complaints concerning your candidate experience in our recruitment processes. Your feedback really matters to us in our aim at creating a positive candidate journey. You can make a difference and help us improve by letting us know your suggestions through the following form. https://recruitment.crg.eu/webforms/recruitment-contact-form-suggestionscomplaints
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The Institute The Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG) is an international biomedical research institute of excellence, based in Barcelona, Spain, with more than 400 scientists from 44 countries. The CRG is composed by an interdisciplinary, motivated and creative scientific team which is supported both by a flexible and efficient administration and by high-end and innovative technologies. We are looking for two enthusiastic Grants Manager Officers (Post Award) to strengthen the team of the Grants Management Unit in the Finance Department. The Grants Manager’s mission is to proactively offer individualized and professional support to CRG Group Leaders and grant holders in effectively managing their external & internal funds, following internal policies and terms & conditions of the funding bodies. The post holders will be reporting to the Coordinator of the Unit and be closely working with the other members of the team and the other relevant areas of administration (e.g. People, Controlling, Accounting, Purchasing, Operations). The main duties of this position will include: Support CRG Group Leaders and grant holders with the economic and administrative management of their funds. Monitoring budget and expenditure levels on the assigned projects to provide project holders with regular follow-up in connection with expenditure control, budget deviations and budget forecasts. Update ERP funds and grants records and support accurate data for monthly and year-end closings. Acting as financial control point for approval of staff costs and equipment purchase (or their adjustment) and monitoring the time recording for EC-funded projects. Elaborating projects financial statements and providing any other information needed to ensure adherence to the applicable regulations as well as compliance during financial audits and management of budget-recovery claims. Liaising with funding bodies and project coordinators to solve administrative and financial issues. About the team The mission of the Grants Management Unit is to proactively support the CRG community in securing competitive funds for research and institute-related activities, as well as to manage the principal investigators’ core and external funding, with an individualized professional support throughout the project life cycle. The services offered by the Grants Management Unit are: To act as a liaison between the CRG community on the one side and the funding agencies or sponsors/donors on the other side. To ensure grant-management efficiency and financial sustainability, while maximizing impact of grant-funded research. To fulfil administrative and reporting requirements of the funding agencies or sponsors/donors for active grants. To manage budgets and control competitive and external funds in compliance with the applicable regulations and CRG policies. You will have the opportunity to work closely to an experienced and dynamic team, develop a career in an international atmosphere and participate to social activities and events. Whom would we like to hire? Professional experience Must Have You have a minimum three-year experience in a similar position in a research environment. You have proven experience in financial management and reporting of public and private competitive funding (e.g. Spanish and Catalan government, European Commission, private foundations). You have knowledge of ERP preferably Oracle/ SAP. Desirable but not required/ Nice to have Previous experience in a Financial Department or Audit Firm. Experience in managing FEDER and Next Generation funds. Education and training You hold a Degree in Finance or Economics related disciplines. Languages You are fluent in English and Spanish. Good knowledge of Catalan would be a plus. Technical skills You have strong office package skills (Word, Excel, Power Point). You have proven experience in using ERP/data management systems. Competences You are proactive, multi-tasking and results-oriented. You have strong numerical skills, and you can perform high level analysis and convey key points to a variety of audiences. You have the focus to work with precision and attention to detail. You have strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to interact with a diverse audience. You can work to tight deadlines. You can work collaboratively under standard and established procedures. You can build and maintain good relationships with internal and external colleagues at all levels. You have highly developed organizational skills. The Offer – Working Conditions Contract duration:
Permanent position subject to a 6-month probationary period. Estimated annual gross salary:
Salary is commensurate with qualifications and consistent with our pay scales. Target start date:
As soon as possible. We provide a highly stimulating environment with state-of-the-art infrastructures, and unique professional career development opportunities. To check out our training and development portfolio, please visit our website in the training section . We offer and
promote a diverse and inclusive environment
and welcomes applicants regardless of age, disability, gender, nationality, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity. The
CRG is committed to reconcile a work and family life
of its employees and are offering extended vacation period and the possibility to benefit from flexible working hours. Application Procedure
All applications must include: A motivation letter addressed to Mariana Morlans. Pre-selection : The pre-selection process will be based on qualifications and expertise reflected on the candidates CVS. It will be merit-based. Interview : Preselected candidates will be interviewed by the Hiring Manager of the position and a selection panel if required. Offer Letter : Once the successful candidate is identified the People department will send a Job Offer, specifying the start day, salary, working conditions, among other important details. Deadline:
The position will remain open until it is covered. Suggestions : The CRG believes in ongoing improvement and promotes a culture of feedback. This is one of the reasons we have in place, at your disposal as a candidate, a mechanism to gather your suggestions/complaints concerning your candidate experience in our recruitment processes. Your feedback really matters to us in our aim at creating a positive candidate journey. You can make a difference and help us improve by letting us know your suggestions through the following form. https://recruitment.crg.eu/webforms/recruitment-contact-form-suggestionscomplaints
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