Clinical researcher (Infectious diseases)

The Infectious diseases Group is a multidisciplinary research team that collaborates in the development of new antibiotics, new treatments for HIV and treatments for tuberculosis through participation in clinical trials and research projects to improve the quality of life of patients with infectious diseases.

VHIR offers vacancy/vacant position for a Clinical Investigator within the Infectious Diseases Group.

Education and qualifications:

Required:

Medicine degree
Specialist in Internal Medicine
Clinical training in Infectious Diseases (at least 2 years)
Experience in the diagnosis and treatment of nosocomial infections

Desired:

Good level in spoken and written English (C1 level).
Good computer skills (Word, Excel, Access, SPSS or similar, webpage, webmail).

Experience and knowledge:

Required:

Experience in the diagnosis and treatment of nosocomial infections
Experience in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular infections
Knowledge of antibiotic use optimization programs (PROA) and nosocomial infection surveillance in Catalonia (VINCaT)
Knowledge of control infection measures
Experience in clinical trials and clinical research
Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
Motivation for clinical research
High motivation and initiative

Desired:

Methodical and well-organized
Good communication skills

Main responsibilities and duties:

Development of a research project leading to the preparation of a doctoral thesis
Selection, inclusion and follow-up of patients in clinical trials regarding nosocomial infections and cardiovascular infections
Clinical assessment of hospitalized patients with community acquired infections, nosocomial infections and cardiovascular infections developing consulting tasks regarding clinical management at both diagnostic and therapeutic level
Participation in the multidisciplinary clinical case discussion committees in which the Infectious Diseases Service participates
The candidate will participate in the daily activities of the hospitalization area of infectious diseases and in the nosocomial infection section. The candidate will be involved in antibiotic optimization policies and programs for monitoring and prevention of multidrug-resistant microorganisms nosocomial transmission.
Participation in the meetings and activities of the Research Group of Infectious Diseases

Labour conditions:

Part-time position: 28h/week.
Starting date: october 2025.
Gross annual salary: 19.518,50 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: 09-09-2025

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.