Paediatric Cardiology Group

VHIR is looking for a Postdoctoral Researcher within the Group of Paediatric Cardiology.

Education and qualifications:

Required:

Doctor Degree in physiotherapy or medicine
Fluency in Catalan, Spanish, English (business level)

Desired:

Knowledge in design of databases and data entry

Experience and knowledge:

Required:

Experience in Exercise testing and exercise prescription in pediatric patients with cardiac diseases
Experience in clinical research
At least 3 years of experience working exercise testing in children
Ability to help with exercise prescription and promotion of health in children

Desired:

Knowledge in design of databases and data entry

Main responsibilities and duties:

Collaborate with a cardiovascular health promotion clinic
Give support in exercise testing tests in children
Design and Analise data of this cardiovascular health promotion program and exercise testing in children.

Labour conditions:

Part-time position: 10h/week.
Starting date: immediate
Gross annual salary: 9.028,71 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.
International Mobility Support (Welcome Services): We aim to make your arrival in Barcelona smooth and pleasant by providing city information, guidance on required procedures, access to the International Welcome Desk, family recommendations, and support in finding accommodation

Deadline to apply: 08-01-2026

How We Hire:

Pre-selection: Candidates are shortlisted based on their skills, qualifications, and relevant experience as outlined in their CVs.

Interviews: Meetings may be held with Talent Acquisition and/or the hiring manager.

Practical assessment: Depending on the role, candidates may complete a case study, technical task, presentation, or written exercise, on-site or remotely.

Checks: Education, references, and other job-related verifications may be carried out.

Job offer: The selected candidate receives a formal job offer upon successful completion of the process.

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.