PROJECT MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

The Izmir Biomedicine and Genome Center (IBG, Turkey) is looking for a full-time Project Management Specialist to support the administrative and financial coordination of EU FP and international projects and other activities of the Project Management Office.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Candidates must have;

• Min. Bachelor’s degree,
• A minimum of 3 years of Project Management experience in the context of EU Framework Programmes and other international projects,
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills both in English and Turkish,
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management software such as PMP, IPMA, etc.,
• Skills including but not limited to good team player, solution-oriented, investigative, advanced organization skills, strong communication and interpersonal skills.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The main tasks for this position would include:

• Supporting the project coordinator of EU FP and other international projects in realizing the activities specified in the Grant Agreements,
• Ensuring all project documentation is accurate and uploaded into internal and external claims systems,
• Monitoring project budget and preparing periodic financial reports to be submitted to the European Commission,
• Organizing periodic project meetings and preparing meeting minutes,
• Contributing to the planning and development of projects,
• Coordinating with different departments to ensure projects are completed on time.

Applications should be sent directly to rareboost@ibg.edu.tr and include (i) a detailed curriculum vitae, and (ii) a letter of motivation.

FINANCE/ACCOUNTING AND PROCUREMENT OFFICER

The Izmir Biomedicine and Genome Center (IBG, Turkey) is looking for a full-time Finance/Accounting and Procurement Officer to support the financial aspects of EU FP and international projects and other activities of the Finance Unit.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Candidates must have;

• Min. Bachelor’s degree,
• A minimum of 2 years of Finance/Accounting and Procurement experience in the context of EU Framework Programmes and other international projects,
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Turkish,
• Experience in operating financial/accounting management software,
• Skills including but not limited to good team player, solution-oriented, investigative, advanced organization skills, strong communication and interpersonal skills.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The main tasks for this position will include:

• Monitoring the project budgets and preparing financial statements for projects,
• Contributing to the preparation and timely submission of project reports to the EU Commission,
• Ensuring compliance with EC Financial Regulations and implementing rules on financial/accounting principles and procurement activities at national and international levels,
• Contributing to the planning, monitoring, and implementation of the IBG’s annual budget in line with relevant regulations,
• Preparing purchase orders, order forms, and specific contracts for projects,
• Applying internal controls, support and contributing to audits related to the area of responsibility,
• Undertaking other finance, procurement, and budget-related tasks at IBG as required and appropriate.

Applications should be sent directly to rareboost@ibg.edu.tr and include (i) a detailed curriculum vitae, and (ii) a letter of motivation.

ADMINISTRATIVE RESEARCH ASSISTANT

The Izmir Biomedicine and Genome Center (IBG, Turkey) is looking for a full-time Administrative Research Assistant to support the Principal Investigators at IBG.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Candidates must have:

• A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in providing senior-level administrative support in a corporate or academic environment,
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office,
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills both in English and Turkish,
• Ability to efficiently manage time and prioritize tasks,
• Skills including but not limited to good team player, solution-oriented, investigative, advanced organization skills, strong communication and interpersonal skills.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The main tasks for this position will include:

• Supporting the project coordinators of EU and other internationally funded projects in realizing the activities specified in the Grant Agreements,
• Establishing and maintaining accurate documentation of all project-related processes and ensuring confidentiality,
• Organising periodic project meetings and preparing meeting minutes
• Managing travel arrangements (domestic/international),
• Undertaking other project-related duties as required and appropriate.

Applications should be sent directly to rareboost@ibg.edu.tr and include (i) a detailed curriculum vitae, and (ii) a letter of motivation.

OTHER POSITIONS

In the context of RareBoost, we anticipate the following positions to open up in the near future:

Post-doctoral fellows: Qualified candidates with a strong background in various areas of biomedical sciences and a solid motivation to advance rare disease research will be invited to apply

Ph.D. students: MSc holders in biomedical sciences with interest in working on various areas of rare diseases will be invited to apply

Research technicians or laboratory managers