VHIR is seeking a Research Assistant in Clinical and Biomedical Sciences to collaborate in the development of the research project “WHY AM I A BAD WEIGHT LOSS RESPONDER? LOOKING FOR NEW CLINICAL PHENOTYPES IN OBESITY” (PI24/00852; I.P.: Albert Lecube). This project includes the participation in patient recruitment, management of collected samples, and data management. Additionally, the selected candidate will collaborate in other competitively funded projects and in the Research Group’s lines of work, particularly those focused on obesity and diabetes
Coordinate and manage activities related to research projects on obesity, diabetes, and associated comorbidities
Give support in the preparation of research protocols, ethics submissions, and project documentation
Collaborate with the research team in data collection, database management, and quality control
Prepare and contribute to scientific manuscripts, presentations, and grant Applications
Analyse clinical and research data, including statistical interpretation
Bachelor’s Degree in Sciences
Training in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Clinical trial methodology
Fluency in Spanish and English
Additional training in Project management and coordination in research environments;
Knowledge of biomedical databases and reference managers (e.g., PubMed, EndNote, Mendeley);
Basic understanding of regulatory affairs and ethics in biomedical research; (iv) Experience with data visualisation and presentation tools;
Problem-solving and adaptability in multidisciplinary teams
Fluency in Catalan.
Experience working in biomedical or clinical research projects
Knowledge of obesity and/or metabolic diseases (e.g., diabetes, metabolic syndrome, associated comorbidities)
Ability to conduct data collection, management, and basic statistical analysis
Ability to contribute to the preparation of scientific manuscripts and reports
Experience in scientific writing
Skills in statistical analysis and data interpretation
Advanced use of Microsoft Office and digital tools like Python and SPSS
Teamwork, creativity, empathy, and communication skills.
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
Knowledge of clinical trial procedures and regulatory aspects
Knowledge of advanced statistical methods and/or bioinformatics tools
Ability to perform literature searches and critically appraise scientific evidence
Ability to support the development of new research proposals and grant Applications
Strong motivation to contribute actively and grow within ongoing and future research projects
Labour conditions:
Working hours Full-time (37,5 hours per week).
Starting date As soon as possible.
Gross annual salary €28,568.00 – 31,000.16 Remuneration will be determined by experience, skills and responsibilities and aligned with the Collective Agreement pay scale.
Contract typeTechnical and scientific activities contract linked to project activities
Incorporation into the Vall d’Hebron Research Institute (VHIR), a public sector institution that promotes and develops biomedical research, innovation and teaching at Vall d’Hebron University Hospital (HUVH), the largest hospital in Barcelona and the largest within the Catalan Institute of Health (ICS)
A dynamic scientific environment of excellence, where cutting-edge biomedical projects are continuously developed.
Continuous learning and career development pathways
Flexible working hours
23 days of annual leave plus 9 personal days
Flexible remuneration programme, including meal vouchers, health insurance, transport and more.
Corporate benefits platform, offering significant discounts on travel, culture, technology, gastronomy, sports and more.
Healthy offering– “Feel Good, Feel VHIR” VHIR’s wellbeing programme offers a variety of activities to help staff thrive—physically, mentally, and socially. Through four pillars—Feel Well, Feel Connected, Feel Empowered, Feel Welcomed—it fosters health, growth, and community.
International mobility support (Welcome Services) we aim to make your arrival in Barcelona smooth and pleasant by providing city information, guidance on required procedures, access to the International Welcome Desk, family support and assistance with finding accommodation.
Deadline to apply: 01-07-2026
Pre-selection: Candidates are shortlisted based on their skills, qualifications, and relevant experience as outlined in their CVs.
Interviews: Meetings may be held with Talent Acquisition and/or the hiring manager.
Practical assessment: Depending on the role, candidates may complete a case study, technical task, presentation, or written exercise, on-site or remotely.
Checks: Education, references, and other job-related verifications may be carried out.
Job offer: The selected candidate receives a formal job offer upon successful completion of the process.
VHIR embraces Equality and Diversity. As reflected in our values we work toward ensuring inclusion and equal opportunity in recruitment, hiring, training, and management for all staff within the organization, regardless of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, age, functional diversity or ethnicity.
Information on Personal Data Protection:
Data Controller: Fundació Hospital Universitari Vall d’Hebron Institut de Recerca -VHIR-. Purpose: Personnel selection. Legal Basis: Your consent. Data retention period: One year. If you are selected, as long as the employment relationship is in force and legal responsibilities may arise. Data sharing: Does not occur, except for communications necessary to fulfill the purpose and those required by law to public and private bodies. Rights: You can access, rectify, delete, object to, and limit the processing of data, as well as request data portability where applicable, by contacting lopd@vhir.org DPO: dpd@ticsalutsocial.cat More information: www.vhir.org
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We are a public sector institution that promotes and develops the biomedical research, innovation and teaching at Vall d'Hebron University Hospital, the hospital of Barcelona and the largest of Catalan Institute of Health (ICS). The members of our Board of Trustees are the Catalan Ministry of Health, the Catalan Ministry of Economy and Knowledge (we are a CERCA center), Vall d'Hebron University Hospital, Bank of blood and tissues, the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB), of which we are an accredited research institute, and the Vall d'Hebron Institute of Oncology (VHIO), which together with VHIR is part of Accredited Institute of Campus Vall d’Hebron Institute by the Institute of Health Carlos III (ISCIII).
Since its creation in 1994, VHIR works to find solutions to the health problems of society, and contribute to spread them around the world. In more than 20 years we have achieved leadership in biomedical research at hospitals in our country, and we want to be recognised in 2020 as an excellent and competitive European Institute leader in clinical and traslational research linked to a university hospital.
In our institute are working more than 1,300 people, of which over 1,200 doing research and others, around 100, help to do it or transfer it to the society once made, whether in the form of projects, technology transfer and innovation, communication or fundraising, among others.
The best of our institution and its research staff is doing research to solve people’s health problems. Our task is not only basic or translational, we are leaders in clinical research. We have the beds of the hospital separated in less than 50 meters of laboratories and our patients will benefit from our research. In this we believe, and our efforts are focused on it. This is understood by industry leaders who are committed to our hospital, making it a world reference for its first clinical trials.
