VHIR offers a position for a biomedical engineer in cardiovascular imaging within the Cardiovascular Diseases Research group for research in aortic diseases.

We are looking for a technical researcher to join our team. The primary responsibility of this role will be to progress the research line in aortic diseases in cardiac MRI, PET-MRI and CT images.

Education and qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Physics, or related topics
• Master degree in Biomedical Engineering, Medical Imaging, Biomedical Research or related topics
• Fluency in Catalan, Spanish and English (professional level)

Experience and knowledge:

Required:

• Experience programming in Matlab, Python and RStudio (Advanced level)
• Experience in the management and analysis of large medical databases
• Previous experience in medical imaging analysis, particularly 3D CT, MRI and/or PET
• Experience in statistical analysis of clinical and imaging data
• Experience in the development of simple user interface for use by clinicians
• Experience in scientific writing

Desired:

• Previous experience in medical research
• Previous experience in generative models with artificial intelligence will be valued
• Motivation for clinical research with advanced imaging
• Motivation for pursuing a PhD

Main responsibilities and duties:

• Research in cardiovascular image analysis, with specific focus on CT, MR imaging, 4d flow and PET.
• Further development of Matlab and Python codes for the analysis of complex hemodynamics in the aorta.
• Cross-modality (PET- MRI) mapping and image registration.
• Advanced statistical analysis in RStudio.

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: 07-08-2025

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.