Psychologist (Infection and immunity in pediatric patients)

The research group Infection and Immunity in pediatric patients is offering a position for a graduate in Psychology for the project “No estic sol”. Maternal and Child Hospital.

Education and qualifications:

Required:

Degree or Grade in Psychology.
Postgraduate in “Psicólogo general sanitario” or PIR formation.

Desired:

Candidates with family and child-young therapy training will be prioritized.

Experience and knowledge:

Required:

Family therapy training.
Experience in working with children with diverse pathologies and their families.
Experience in working in multidisciplinary teams and coordinated networks.
Experience in management of non-profit foundation: awareness campaigns, communication activities and social events.

Desired:

Knowledge of immunodeficiency disease
Experience in voluntary work
An organized and methodological person with high motivation and initiative
Previous experience working with the group will be valued

Main responsibilities and duties:

Psychological support to paediatric patients and their families. “No estic sol” program
Coordinate educational activities for patients and their environment (schools, families…)
Coordinate and manage awareness campaigns, communication activities and social events for the PID-Foundation BCN.
Prepare and submit competitive and non-competitive grant proposals (prepare application related documents, ensure proposals meet formal sponsor requirements, submit and follow-up the proposal application)

Labour conditions:

Full-time position: 40h/week.
Starting date: 15 December 2025.
Gross annual salary: 31.000 - 34.000 euros (Remuneration will depend on experience and skills. 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: 17-11-2025

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.