VHIR offers a vacant position for a researcher with a bachelor's and a master's degree within the Clinical Neuroimmunology Group. The Clinical Neuroimmunology Group at the Vall d'Hebron Research Institute (VHIR) specialises in clinical care, rehabilitation, and research on multiple sclerosis (MS). It is a national and international reference centre for MS care. The group's research combines clinical and basic studies with a focus on improving patients' quality of life through a deeper understanding of the disease and developing new therapies.

Education and qualifications:

Required:

• BSc in the field of biosciences, medicine, or biology
• MSc in the field of bioinformatics, biostatistics, or data science
• Proficiency in English (written and spoken)

Experience and knowledge:

Required:

• Experience in biostatistics and bioinformatics, particularly in analyzing “omics” data and computational genomics

Desired:

• Laboratory experience, including basic immunology techniques (ELISA, flow cytometry, etc.)

Main responsibilities and duties:

• Analyse biological data (SNP arrays, transcriptomics, protein biomarkers) using statistical and bioinformatics tools.
• Conduct laboratory experiments for biomarker measurement.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to interpret data and provide insights for ongoing research.

Labour conditions:

• Full-time position: 40h/week
• Starting date: Immediate
• Duration: 36 months
• Gross annual salary: 22.823,22 euros (Salary ranges are consistent with our Collective Agreement pay scale)
• Programme: Fortalece
• 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: 11-12-2024

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.