Psychologist Post-Doctoral Researcher position (Neurotraumatology and Neurosurgery Research Unit (UNINN))

VHIR offers a vacancy/vacant position for Post-Doctoral Researcher within the Neurotraumatology and Neurosurgery Research Unit (UNINN) group.

The Neurotraumatology and Neurosurgery Research Unit (UNINN) is a translational research group fully integrated into the European research community and accredited as a Consolidated Research Group since 2005. The UNINN conducts both basic and clinical research, with the aim of transferring bench-side discoveries to the bedside. We have robust intramural synergies, national collaborations with basic scientists, and international collaborations and alliances with researchers from multiple countries and institutions with whom we share common research goals. Our research unit participates in multinational clinical trials funded by the pharmaceutical industry and the European Union (EU). Our research unit is highly focused on developing and using new technologies to improve clinical outcomes assessment, incorporating quality-of-life measures, and patient-reported outcomes. We also maintain an important collection of brain tissue samples, serum, LCR, and microdialysates from the cerebral extracellular space of neurocritical patients. To achieve this, the UNINN has established a patient-centered Translational Research Program to conduct research on clinically relevant questions focused on neurocritical patients and to translate research findings into developing new therapeutic strategies.

Education and qualifications:

Required:

Psychology Ph.D.

Desired:

Experiences in analyzing different types of research data
A demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary and diverse team
Proven experience in data management, databases maintenance, and statistics
Proficiency in SPSS, SAS, R or Python

Experience and knowledge:

Required:

Applicants should demonstrate knowledge and interest in clinical psychology, health psychology, or behavioral health and have a demonstrated record of research productivity.
Applicants should be experienced in statistical analysis and manuscript preparation.
Proactive, dynamic, and outstanding organizational skills are required.
Good communication skills and fluency in spoken and written English (minimum level in English: C).
Strong sense of responsibility, initiative, and self-motivation.
A demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary and diverse team.

Main responsibilities and duties:

• The candidate will be responsible for conducting data analysis, preparing grant proposals and manuscripts, and supervising junior research students.
• Neuropsychological evaluations
• Monitoring of data
• To assist with the development of research objectives and proposals
• To conduct individual and collaborative research projects under the direction of the Principal Investigator or Grant-holder
• To work with the Principal Investigator or Grant-holder and other colleagues in the research group, as appropriate, to identify areas for research, develop new research methods, and extend the research portfolio
• To engage in continuing professional development by participating in undergraduate or postgraduate teaching programs

Labour conditions:

Full-time position: 40h/week.
Gross annual salary first year: 26.000 €
Gross annual salary for second and third years: 28.000 €
Contract: The contract is part of the project “Non-invasive photonic platform for bedside detection of intracranial hypertension and other cerebrospinal fluid dynamics abnormalities” code PLEC2022-009290, funded by MCIN/AEI/10.13039/501100011033 and by the European Union “NextGenerationEU”/PRTR”.
Length of contract: 1 year. Future job positions can be discussed depending on the achieved results.

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: 29-04-2025

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.