Project Manager Alzheimer’s Research
- Application Deadline: Oct. 5, 2026
- Nijmegen
- Hybrid
Job description
We are seeking a project manager to support our research on genomics, brain ageing and Alzheimer’s disease. The project manager will work closely with the project principal investigator, Dr. Sourena Soheili-Nezhad, and will be embedded within the research group of Dr. Emma Sprooten in the Medical Neuroscience Department at Radboudumc.
Our team collaborates with the Department of Human Genetics and academic partners in Groningen (ERIBA), London (UCL), Leiden (LUMC), and other global organisations. The programme begins in November 2026 under the scheme of the Dementia Frontiers Fund for a duration of two years, subject to successful annual assessments.
Responsibilities include:
- Monitoring key milestones and progress, and identifying and tackling procedural and administrative bottlenecks.
- Supporting the team in preparing deliverables and annual reports.
- Coordinating research service requests from third parties, overseeing correct payments, and liaising with the department’s budget control team for budget oversight.
- Preparing project paperwork, such as Material Transfer Agreements (MTAs), contracts, and coordinating material and data transfer across participating study centres.
- Coordinating annual Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) activities in collaboration with Radboudumc Alzheimer Centrum.
- Ensuring adherence to the award’s requirements and communicating with our funders — Alzheimer’s Research UK.
Place of work
This is an opportunity to work at the Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour in Nijmegen, a leading neuroscience research centre in Europe. Nijmegen is a vibrant city with a unique combination of historic character and a green environment.
Skills & Requirements
Profile
This role would suit a highly organised and proactive project manager who is interested in joining a fast-paced and ambitious research team. Previous experience with human resource management, project administration, wet-lab, neuroscience, immunology or genetics is desirable.
This role requires a Master’s degree related to any of the above fields, as well as a good command of both English and Dutch. For an interested candidate there will also be ample opportunities to gain knowledge on brain ageing mechanisms and human genetics research.
Good to know
- This position requires a Certificate of Conduct (VOG).
We are recruiting for this position ourselves. Unsolicited marketing is not appreciated, but do feel free to share the vacancy in your network!
About the company
Welcome to Radboud university medical center (Radboudumc), where our research groups strive for innovative solutions that make impact on health and healthcare. We challenge the status quo to overcome current and future health challenges. Our goal is to shape the future of healthcare for generations to come. Our focus is on prevention, sustainability, and meaningful care, which we achieve through our in-depth understanding of disease mechanisms, clinical science, public health research, medical technology and data science. Our approach is centered on breakthroughs that can truly enhance personalized healthcare and public health.
At Radboudumc, a comprehensive range of research programs provide the compass for our research efforts. Each program has a clear goal, where collaboration within and outside our organization is highly valued. We integrate care, education and research in partnership with our patients to ensure that our research programs have significant impact on health and healthcare. We invite you to join us in our mission to create a healthy future for all.
Sourena Soheilinezhad | Contact Person
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