Project Manager (Neurodegenerative Diseases Group and Internal Strategy Area (Impact & RRI Office))

The Vall d’Hebron Research Institute (VHIR) is seeking a Project Manager to support the management and implementation of the PAIR Project, a citizen science and social research initiative that connects people living with Parkinson’s disease and secondary school students in an intergenerational framework. The initiative has received an Honorary Mention of the European Union Prize for Citizen Science and has been awarded by the Impetus Program and the Fundació Bancaria “la Caixa”.

The project aims to assess the impact of intergenerational care and mentorship on the emotional and social well-being of people affected by Parkinson’s, while fostering positive attitudes, empathy, and scientific skills among young people.

The position involves coordinating activities between patients, students, teachers, researchers, and partner organisations, ensuring that the work plan, ethical requirements, and data protection measures are met, as well as overseeing data collection, analysis, and dissemination of results in line with Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI) principles.

The position is affiliated with the Impact and RRI Office but dedicated to the citizen science research line of the Neurodegenerative Disease Group.

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• University degree (preferably in health sciences, social sciences, education, or related fields)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in Spanish and Catalan; high level of English

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Deadline to apply : 07-10-2025

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