VHIR offers a vacant position for technicians with a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Image Analysis/Deep learning analysis within the Clinical Neuroimmunology and Neuroradiology Research groups.

Education and qualifications:

• BSc in the field of biosciences, medicine, biology, informatics, physics, data science, mathematics, or engineering
• MSc in the field of informatics, physics, data science, mathematics, or engineering

Experience and knowledge:

Required:

• Experience in image analysis
• Experience in deep learning methods
• Proficiency in English (spoken and written)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, etc.)
• Strong sense of responsibility, initiative, self-motivation, and teamwork abilities
• Strong academic drive

Desired:

• Experience in other artificial intelligence methods apart from deep learning
• Knowledge of Spanish (B1 level or above)
• Excellent academic records
• Outstanding reference letters
• Scientific publications in peer-reviewed journals
• Conference abstracts in international conferences

Main responsibilities and duties:

• Imaging data manipulation
• Pre-processing of neuroimaging data
• Image analysis
• Building of deep learning models
• Organizing follow-up meetings with supervisors 
• Writing of conference abstracts and scientific papers
• On-site work (≥80%)
• Absolute respect for supervisors, colleagues, staff, fellows, students and patients

Labour conditions:

• Full-time position: 40h/week
• Duration: 36 months
• Starting date: Immediate
• Gross annual salary: 22.823,22 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
• Flexible hours but ≥80% of the working time will be at the office (on-site)
• The worker will have a multidisciplinary panel of supervisors and a desk with a computer to carry out all the expected work
• Attendance at scientific conferences will be offered conditional upon results and attitude towards the project, allowing the worker to enjoy a very fruitful scientific environment

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: 31-10-2024

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.