Psychologist Researcher (Psychiatry, mental health and addictions)

The Vall d’Hebron Research Institute (VHIR) is seeking a Psychologist Researcher to join the Psychiatry, Mental Health, and Addictions Group. The selected candidate will contribute to a research project focused on bipolar disorder (BD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and will actively participate in clinical assessments, data analysis, and scientific dissemination.

Education and qualifications:

Required:

Degree in Psychology.
Master’s Degree in General Health Psychology.
Oral and written fluency in Catalan, Spanish, English (intermediate level).

Desired:

Experience using statistical analysis software (e.g., SPSS, R, or Python).
Additional training in clinical neuropsychology or related fields.

Experience and knowledge:

Required:

Experience in clinical research.
Experience in Neuropsychology and psychiatric assessment.
Experience in conducting clinical evaluations in psychiatric populations.
Strong communication skills, motivation, and ability to work collaboratively within a research team.

Main responsibilities and duties:

To collaborate on the study: “Bridging the gap in the study of bipolar disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: impact of cognitiVE reserve and funCtioning in a newly designed treatment intervenTion for comORbidity (VECTOR)”.
To evaluate participants in research studies.
To assist the research PIs (administrative tasks related to data management).
To undertake literature searches, write papers (original articles and metanalyses). and present results at different scientific meetings.

Labour conditions:

Part-time position: 20h/week.
Starting date: immediate.
Gross annual salary: 11.411,61 euros (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: 24-03-2025

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.