Research Projects Manager

Position: Projects Manager (part-time, 50%)
Location: Donostia/San Sebastián
Deadline: 30 November| Contact: Mónica Moreno · monica.moreno@polymat.eu
The Basque Center for Macromolecular Design and Engineering, POLYMAT Fundazioa (www.polymat.eu), is seeking a Project Manager to oversee and manage research projects, with a particular focus on European programmes. The successful candidate will join the Projects Office and work with researchers, administrative staff and international partners.
The position is linked to GPE2026, supported by the Spanish State Research Agency (Agencia Estatal de Investigación) under its programme for the preparation and management of European projects and the attraction of international talent.
Responsibilities
• Funding acquisition: Identify and pursue funding opportunities at European, national and regional levels.
• Project formulation: Coordinate proposal preparation, including project planning, partner selection, budgets, documentation and submission processes.
• Project management: Support the coordination of administrative management of international projects, act as a liaison between project teams, partners and funders, and oversee reporting, deadlines and milestones.
• Financial oversight: Manage project budgets, monitor expenditure and prepare financial reports and supporting documentation in coordination with the administration team.
• International talent: Contribute to the activities for attracting and integrating international talent included in GPE2026.
Required background
• Education: University degree or equivalent qualification. A PhD in Polymer Science is preferred.
• Experience: Experience in research project management, consulting or related roles, with the ability to coordinate projects and work independently. Knowledge of European funding programmes, particularly Horizon Europe, will be valued.
• Languages: Proficiency in written and spoken English and Spanish. Knowledge of Basque will be considered an asset.
• Skills: Strong organisational, communication and time management skills; proficiency in office software, particularly spreadsheets; and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
What we offer
• Contract: Temporary position at 50% of full-time working hours, linked to GPE2026. The contract will cover the remaining project execution period in force at recruitment (until 31 December 2028)
• Starting date: Flexible, to be agreed during 2027.
• Salary: Salary commensurate with experience.
• Work environment: An international, interdisciplinary research centre, with opportunities for training and professional development.
Applications
Please submit a single PDF containing your CV and a cover letter through this link 30 November 2026. Please indicate your availability to start during 2027.
POLYMAT holds the HR Excellence in Research award and is committed to fair, transparent recruitment and to continuously improving its human resources practices.