The Nephrology and kidney transplantation Research Group is part of the University Hospital Vall d’Hebron (VHUH) located in Barcelona, a Tertiary referral public center for Catalunya and many other areas of Spain. The HUVH is integrated by a WomenChildren, General, and Trauma-Orthopedics Teaching Hospitals providing a multidisciplinary care involving all pediatric and adult medical and surgical sub-specialties. We also work closely with the Paediatric Urology Service, which is accredited as national reference service for complex urologic surgeries in children and adolescents.

Furthermore, we are part of the Renal Physiopathology Group at the Vall d'Hebron Research Institute (VHIR). https://vhir.vallhebron.com/ca/recerca/fisiopatologia-renal. Our research is focused in the field of Inherited Tubulopathies (Dent disease, Familial hypomagnesemia with hypercalciuria nephrocalcinosis), and rare kidney diseases. In the clinical research field, we are fully committed with the development of new therapies in pediatric patients and thus, we participate in several international clinical trials and academic research projects focused on chronic kidney disease in children and rare kidney diseases.

Education and qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology
• Master's Degree in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
• Education in pediatric chronic diseases
• Fluency in Catalan, Spanish, English (business level)

Desired:

• Additional training in Paediatrics

Experience and knowledge:

Required:

• At least 10 years of experience working in Paediatric Hospital
• At least 10 years of experience working in Paediatric Psychology
• At least 10 years of experience working in Research
• At least 5 years of experience working in Paediatric Nephrology

Desired:

• Highly organized and methodical, with strong motivation and initiative
• Excellent communication skills

Main responsibilities and duties:

• Application of validated tools for neuropsychological assessment
• Acting as a specialist in family psychological interventions in paediatric chronic illnesses
• Implementation of tools for bereavement intervention

Labour conditions:

• Part-time position: 20h/week
• Starting date: Immediate
• Gross annual salary: 35.972,19
• 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: 18-12-2024

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.