Project Manager - DynamiCity Project

REF. 26-121_MS_PJ

About the research group

The Nutrition and Cancer Research Group (UNAC) is part of The Cancer Epidemiology Research Programme (PREC) at ICO and The Epidemiology, Public Health, Cancer Prevention and Palliative Care Research Programme at the IDIBELL. The group comprises 18 members, including senior investigators, postdoctoral researchers, doctoral candidates, technical staff and clinical collaborators. The group's activity is structured into four highly interconnected domains that cover the entire cancer continuum, from primary prevention to long-term prognosis:

1. Cancer Prevention and Lifestyle Epidemiology, focusing on diet, bioactive compounds, physical activity, body composition and exposure assessment in large prospective cohorts, including EPIC;
2. Molecular and Hormonal Determinants of Cancer, integrating molecular epidemiology, endocrine and inflammatory pathways, and objective nutritional biomarkers — including lipid metabolism biomarkers — to elucidate mechanisms linking lifestyle and carcinogenesis;
3. Cancer Prognosis and Survivorship, addressing the role of lifestyle, diet, physical activity and body composition in recurrence, disease progression and quality of life, including intervention-based research;
4. Methodological Innovation, Participatory and Implementation Research, strengthening advanced epidemiological methodologies and translation of evidence into prevention and public health strategies.

About the role

IDIBELL is looking for a highly motivated and experienced Project Manager to coordinate the participation of the Catalan Institute of Oncology (ICO) in the Horizon Europe project DynamiCity (“Empowering walking, cycling and micro-mobility for cancer prevention and cleaner, healthier and better-connected cities”).

The successful candidate will contribute to the implementation of research activities focused on active mobility, physical activity and cancer prevention, while coordinating ICO’s scientific and operational activities within an international consortium. The role combines project management, implementation research, stakeholder engagement and scientific dissemination.

To learn more about the DynamiCity project, please visit this project overview.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the day-to-day operational management of the work packages and tasks assigned to ICO/IDIBELL, ensuring that milestones and deliverables are achieved on time.
• Act as the primary liaison between the local research team and the international project consortium, ensuring effective communication and coordination.
• Monitor project progress and indicators, and contribute to the preparation of administrative and financial documentation for EU project reviews.
• Coordinate the implementation of study procedures, including participant recruitment, data collection, quality assurance and data management across local study sites.
• Contribute to the dissemination of project results through the preparation of scientific manuscripts, abstracts and presentations for international conferences.
• Contribute to the development of the Exercise and Cancer research line within the Nutrition and Cancer Unit (UNAC), fostering collaboration with clinicians, researchers and international partners.
• Engage with healthcare professionals, community organisations and other relevant stakeholders to support the implementation and dissemination of project activities.
• Contribute to activities aimed at maximising the scientific, clinical and societal impact of the project outcomes.

Job requirements

Professional experience

• Experience in the design, implementation or evaluation of non-pharmacological intervention studies, preferably including physical activity, exercise, active mobility or other lifestyle interventions.
• Knowledge of epidemiology, study design and research methodology, preferably in cancer prevention or public health
• Strong understanding of clinical research processes, ethical guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated experience in writing skills (publications, grant proposals, etc).
• Experience working in European collaborative research projects (e.g. Horizon Europe, Horizon 2020 or other international consortia) will be considered an asset.
• At least 4 years of experience in research

Education and training

•  Degree in Health Sciences, Biological Sciences, or equivalent.
•  Training in epidemiology or public health. 

Technical & soft skills

• Strong organisational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage multi-disciplinary stakeholders.
• Experience coordinating multicentre research projects and working with multidisciplinary teams.

Languages

• Good command of the English language

We will value, but not required

• A Master’s degree and/or PhD in a relevant field will be highly valued.
• Experience in participatory and community-based research projects.
• Experience or interest in digital health tools, mHealth, or wearable technologies.
• Experience in organising workshops, webinars, or creating dissemination materials for stakeholders and the general public.
• Knowledge of behaviour change theories and implementation science.
• Knowledge of the Catalan Health System.
• Experience in cancer research. 

What do we offer

•  No. of positions: 1

•  Estimated start date: 02/11/2026

•  Contract duration: Permanent linked to a project

•  Estimated annual gross salary: Remuneration will be determined by experience, skills and responsibilities and aligned with the Collective Agreement pay scale

•  You will be part of a multicultural team. We have a fun loving and friendly international work environment.
• Flexible working schedule - We know you have a life outside of work and we will work with you to make sure it's kept that way.

•  Possibility to work some days in remote -Teleworking

•  26 working days of holiday per year
• System of accumulated hours for employees, from 88 to 104 hours depending on the year (11 to 13 working days), to attend to personal matters.
• Paid leave package

•  Benefits of constant training are offered

•  We offer and promote diverse and inclusive conditions. Applicants are made free from any discrimination. Specifically IDIBELL works to improve gender equality in all areas with the aim of achieving gender balance, but maintaining the most scrupulous respect to any choice at the level of gender identity. Please express yourself freely, safely and non-binarily, if that's the case.

Deadline: Please submit your application by  30/09/2026

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Our institute

IDIBELL is a research center that integrates the biomedical research of the Bellvitge University Hospital (HUB), the Catalan Institute of Oncology (ICO), and the University of Barcelona in the Bellvitge Campus (UB), and the Viladecans Hospital (HV). The research focuses of IDIBELL are cancer, neuroscience, translational medicine and regenerative medicine. Research, innovation and society are the pivots on which researchers work every day in order to improve the quality of life of citizens.

Observations:

The 'HR Excellence in Research' award represents IDIBELL’s commitment to the implementation of Human Resources policies, which oversee the attracting and development of talent in an open, transparent, and based on personal merit, in alignment with the principles of the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment Researchers (Charter and Code).

IDIBELL is committed to the principles of the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers of the European Commission and the implementation of open, transparent and merit-based recruitment (OTMR).

The project leading to this labour contract has received funding from Horizon Europe, under the project code 101270042.