Research in spinal surgery

VHIR offers a vacant position for a Study Coordinator within the Spine Research Unit (Unitat de Recerca de la Columna Vertebral) to carry on the research study in the Adult Spinal Deformity area, and colllaborate as part of the European consortium European Spine Study Group (ESSG).

More information about our group can be found here: https://vhir.vallhebron.com/ca/recerca/unitat-de-recerca-de-la-columna-vertebral#1

Education and qualifications:

Required:

Master’s Degree in Life Sciences, Biomedicine, Biology or another related scientific discipline.
Fluency in Catalan and Spanish.

High level of English is essential (written and spoken).

Experience and knowledge:

Required:

At least 1-2 years of experience in laboratory environment (sample processing, ability to work in sterile environments)
At least 2 years of experience in data management
Ability to work autonomously and sense of responsibility
Teamwork and leadership skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Used to working with strict deadlines and fast paced environments

Desired:

At least 1 year of experience working in clinical research
Knowledge of SAP software (Hospital EMR), RedCap, Medidata
Additional training in data processing software (Rstudio, etc)
Knowledge of Spine anatomy and radiographic measurements.

Main responsibilities and duties:

Patient data collection, ensuring adherence to study timelines and maintaining quality of the data
Database maintenance and statistical analysis of patient data
Patient sample collection and basic sample processing. The candidate will have to work closely with the Tissue Bank Facilities and Pathological Anatomy from Vall d’Hebron.
Management of Clinical Trial, including communication with stakeholders, documentation management and audit organisation.
Design of new research projects (including ethics committee submissions, applications to competitive and non-competitive research grants)
Scientific article publication and abstract submission to national and international conferences.

Labour conditions:

Full-time position: 37,5h/week.
Starting date: immediate.
Gross annual salary: 30.000 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: 08-02-2026

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.