The group aim is to promote the implementation of advanced therapies and innovative therapies of high technological complexity in pediatric rare diseases, specifically in Neurological ultra-rare diseases that impact the motor development of children and adolescents.

The group aims to promote precision diagnosis and precision medicine in children with severe impairment in motor development in order to improve quality of life from early life. We focus our research in three main objectives: (1) to perform a precise genetic diagnosis of ultra-rare diseases causing disorders of motor development in childhood and adolescence; (2) to develop programs for a personalized medicine according to the clinical phenotype and genetic background of our patients; (3) to analyze digital and imaging biomarkers that predict best outcomes and select best candidates for the different therapies offered by the group.

In this call, we offer a position for a graduate in medicine to participate in the PREDICT project, which is a collaborative initiative focused on improving the diagnosis and treatment of stroke in children, a serious condition that can cause long-term disability. The goal of PREDICT is to understand the genetic causes of childhood stroke, since children do not present the typical adult risk factors, such as hypertension or arteriosclerosis. To this end, rare genetic disorders are analyzed using advanced models that combine brain imaging and artificial intelligence techniques, such as deep learning. The project will focus on four main objectives: (1) genetic research; (2) Advanced Brain Imaging; (3) 3D models of brain cells; and (4) clinical studies.

The project involves collaboration among medical doctors, patient associations, and research centers to improve the diagnosis and treatment of childhood stroke.

Education and qualifications:

Required:

Desired:

Experience and knowledge:

Required:

Desired:

• Knowledge of characteristics of strokes in pediatric patients
• Knowledge of statistics tools

Main responsibilities and duties:

• Manage the clinical and genetic database of pediatric patients who had stroke
• Keep track of all the patients included in the study
• Give support to the laboratory to manage the biological samples of the patients
• Collaborate with the statistical analysis of the results
• Contribute to the preparation of scientific manuscripts
• Take part in periodic meetings of the project team

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: 21-07-2025

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