The Infection and Immunity in pediatric patients research group is a multidisciplinary pediatric research group made up of health professionals involved in translational research in the field of pediatric infectious diseases and immunodeficiencies, two related fields in terms of pathophysiology and clinical implications. It is a consolidated research group recognized by the AGAUR and is the only one with the accreditation of the Jeffrey Modell Foundation in research in the field of primary immunodeficiencies throughout the state.
The group was officially created in 2010, belongs to the area of Infectious Diseases and participates in the transversal programs of Advanced Translational Immunology and Rare Diseases and actively participates in national and international competitive projects, carries out multiple academic and industry-linked clinical trials and has increased the number and quality in recent years. In addition, it has its own laboratory specially dedicated to advanced immune studies.
Education and qualifications:
Required:
- Graduate in Health Sciences. Priority will be given to applications with specialized training in the clinical and health fields and previous similar experience.
- Good command of English, Spanish and Catalan is also required.
Desired:
- Specific training in Clinical Trial Monitoring will be valued.
Experience and knowledge:
Required:
- Experience in Database Management and Data Entry.
- Experience in providing support to CRAs activities and managing lab samples.
- Experience in coordinating local, national and international Research Projects.
Desired:
- Experience in Research Institutions and/or in Project Management within biotech and/or scientific environments.
- Experience within the research area of the group.
Main responsibilities and duties:
- Support to national and international research projects and management of competitive research calls, proactively seeking to attract new research funding opportunities.
- Data entry of clinical trials.
- Support the research group with the management of technical and administrative tasks.
- Link between the research group and the administrative structure of the Institution.
Labour conditions:
- Full-time position: 40h/week.
- Starting date: immediate
- Gross annual salary: 38.000 - 40.000 euros (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: 24-08-2025
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.
