Liver Metabolism and Infections Team and Medical Molecular Imaging Team
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Data Scientist to participate in the ARTEMIs project (AcceleRating the Translation of virtual twins towards a pErsonalized Management of fatty lIver patientS). This project aims to control this fast-growing metabolic syndrome and its cardiovascular complications by leveraging advanced liver and heart Virtual Twins.
Education and qualifications:
Required:- Master's and Bachelor’s Degree in health related sciences, statistics, biomedical engineer, or maths
- Master’s Degree in AI, Big Data, Bioinformatics and Biostatistics or similar
- Fluency in Catalan, Spanish and English
- Willingness to pursue a PhD
- Good academic and master thesis scores (desired > 8.5 of average)
Required:
- Experience in Artificial Intelligence (deep learning and machine learning) and Big Data
- Proficiency in data analysis software: R, Python, Matlab or SQL.
- Methodical, organized and with good teamwork skills
- At least 2 years of experience working with clinical data and corporative databases
- Scientific publications
- Experience in basic research (i.e. working in bioinformatics pipelines)
- Proactive attitude and ability to work independently and within a team
Main responsibilities and duties:
- Manage databases; ensure data integrity, security and availability.
- Participate directly in the development of digital tools based on artificial intelligence.
- Building AI algorithms
- Analysis of data and Images
- Communicate with researchers from various departments of the hospital and with ARTEMIs Consortium Partners.
- Preparation of reports and presentations.
- Scientific manuscripts writing.
- Attend to and participate to the unit regular activities.
- Participate in the team meetings
- Full-time: 40h/week.
- Starting date: immediate.
- Gross annual salary: Remuneration will depend on experience and skills. Salary ranges are consistent with our Collective Agreement pay scale
- Contract: Technical and scientific activities contract linked to the project activities
What can we offer?
- Incorporation to Vall d’Hebron Research Institute (VHIR), a public sector institution that promotes and develops the biomedical research, innovation and teaching at Vall d'Hebron University Hospital (HUVH), the biggest hospital of Barcelona and the largest of Catalan Institute of Health (ICS).
- A scientific environment of excellence, highly dynamic, where high-end biomedical projects are continuously developed.
- Continuous learning and a wide range of responsibilities within a stimulating work environment.
- Individual training opportunities.
- Flexible working hours.
- 23 days of holidays + 9 personal days.
- Flexible Remuneration Program (including dining checks, health insurance, transportation and more)
- Corporate Benefits: platform through which you can obtain significant discounts on travel, culture, technology, gastronomy, sports... among many others.
- Healthy Offering: choose from a variety of wellbeing focused activities to be the healthiest you.
Deadline to apply: 14-08-2025
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.