Vall d’Hebron Institute of Research
Research Technician (Maternal and Foetal Medicine Research Group)
🇪🇸Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain15 hours ago
€27,596 – €27,596EntryFull Time
VHIR offers a vacancy for a Research Technician specialised in in Maternal, Foetal and Infant Health to join the Maternal and Foetal Medicine Research Group. The selected candidate will support and coordinate innovative clinical and translational research projects focused on improving maternal and child health outcomes.
Participate in the design, implementation, and coordination of clinical research studies related to maternal, foetal, and infant health.
Provide methodological, scientific, and statistical support for ongoing research projects within the group, including study design, protocol development, database planning, and data interpretation.
Collaborate in statistical analysis planning and interpretation of study findings.
Coordinate administrative, ethical, and regulatory aspects of clinical trials and observational studies, including submissions to Ethics Committees and regulatory bodies.
Ensure compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), institutional policies, and study protocols.
Coordinate participant follow-up and study logistics when required.
Contribute to data quality control, monitoring, and research documentation.
Prepare annual scientific and activity reports summarising the research conducted within the group.
Participate in manuscript preparation, scientific publications, conference presentations, and dissemination activities.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including clinicians, psychologists, statisticians, and research coordinators.
Support grant applications and research funding initiatives when required
Degree in Health Sciences, including Medicine, Nursing, Psychology, or related disciplines.
MSc in research, biomedicine or similar.
Advanced training in biostatistics and research methodology.
Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training.
Experience in research in the field of maternal, foetal, or infant health > 2 years.
Training and experience in the administration of infant neurodevelopmental assessment tools, including Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development (Bayley) and similar standardised instruments.
Specialty in obstetrics and gynaecology
Proven experience in clinical or translational research projects in the field of maternal, foetal, and infant health.
Strong scientific publication record in the field, including at least 10 peer-reviewed publications and a minimum of 2 first-author publications in Q1 journals.
Experience in clinical trial or observational study participation, including regulatory and ethics-related procedures.
Advanced knowledge of statistical and data analysis software, including R, Python, and/or MATLAB.
Experience in database management and research data quality control.
Excellent organisational, communication, and multidisciplinary teamwork skills.
Fluency in Catalan and Spanish; good command of English, both written and spoken.
Demonstrated experience in the administration and interpretation of psychological and neurodevelopmental tests.
Labour conditions:
Working hours: Full-time (37,5 hours per week). Monday to Friday, with 1 hour for lunch break.
Starting date: As soon as possible.
Gross annual salary: €27,596.00.
Contract type: Technical and scientific activities contract linked to project activities.
Duration: 9 months.
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: 29-05-2026
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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