The Small Biosystems Lab is seeking a lab and group manager to work with his PI Prof. Felix Ritort to run
all lab activities and obligations of Prof. Ritort. Candidates should be ready to provide the technical,
organizational, and operational conditions that allow researchers to conduct their experiments
effectively. We seek a proactive, organized, and independent professional to coordinate the
administrative and operational activities of an experimental biophysics laboratory. The successful
candidate will provide administrative and management support for ongoing research projects funded
by the Spanish government, AGAUR (ICREA Academia and SGR 2025), the EU Marie
Sklodowska-Curie Doctoral Network MECHANISM, the Human Frontier Science Program
(HFSP), and an ERC Advanced Grant 2025.
Main responsibilities: Manage laboratory tasks, from supplies handling and purchasing, and
maintenance; support the Principal Investigator (PI) in all administrative tasks; organize
scientific visits and travel arrangements; assist in recruitment and preparation of employment
contracts; and coordinate with UB research administration.
Required skills: Excellent organizational and communication abilities, autonomy, initiative,
attention to detail, and good knowledge of Spanish, Catalan and English. Documented
experience and studies in administration/research management, post-secondary education or
professional training in the scientific environment.
Job conditions: Part-time job 20-25 hours/week; Gross annual salary: 22500-28500 Euros. Initial
six-month contract, renewable annually subject to satisfactory performance. Negotiable parttime
and salary conditions. Expected start date: February–April 2027 (early availability
preferred).
If you are interested, please send an email with CV and motivation letter to ritort@ub.edu,fritort@gmail.com and i.pastordelcampo@gmail.com.
This offer will be open until filled.
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