Statistics and Bioinformatics Unit

The Statistics and Bioinformatics Unit (UEB) opens a selection process to incorporate a Biostatistics Technician for a parental leave cover. The role of the UEB is to support basic and clinical researchers, mainly from the Campus Vall d’Hebron, in their research. This is done primarily through data analysis services, participation in clinical trials, and data management services, and bioinformatics data analyses. The unit also offers advice and training on statistics and bioinformatics. The selected person will be responsible of the development of appropriate advice and services in biostatistics for all the biomedical researchers especially from VH Campus.

The position offered is ideal for someone combining high technical and scientific skills and knowledge of biostatistical data management with vocation for service/support and, especially, good capabilities to deal with biomedical researchers.

Education and qualifications:

Required:

• Higher university degree in Maths, Statistics, Health Sciences or related field

Desired:

Experience and knowledge:

Required:

• Experience in the biostatistics and/or data management
• Complementary background in data management
• Experience in biostatistics applied to biomedical research
• Experience in Statistics for clinical trials and observational studies
• Experience in design of Statistical Analysis Plan and Reports
• Knowledge and experience in data management and software analysis (R, Stata, REDCap, etc)

Desired:

Main responsibilities and duties:

• Provide biostatistics and data management services to the Vall d’Hebron Campus or external research groups, including:
  • Attend to and participate in UEB regular activities
  • Assure that the activities are done according to the Unit quality system
  • Provide training according to the Unit's Training Plan
  • Provide support for all the activities in the area of biostatistics
  • Participate in start-up meeting with researchers requesting database building or management and understand the requirements of the study
  • Write the proposal and budget for the required services
  • Perform the statistical analysis and write the report results
  • Participate in the review of other analysis made in the unit
  • Lead the meeting when delivering report results to researchers

Labour conditions:

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: 27-03-2025

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.