Biomedical Data Intelligence Unit (BIDU)

The mission of this position is to act as a hands-on technical reference in medical imaging, clinical data and applied biostatistics within BIDU.

The role is primarily focused on technical execution, ensuring the correct extraction, anonymisation, transformation, validation and delivery of biomedical datasets and imaging data, as well as the execution of applied biostatistical and data analysis tasks.

The position operates under defined service scopes and project frameworks, contributing technical expertise to BIDU services while ensuring compliance with GDPR and institutional data governance policies.

Education and qualifications:

Required:

• University degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, AI, Bioinformatics, Biomedical Engineering, Biostatistics or related fields.

• Professional proficiency in Catalan, Spanish and English.

Desired:

Experience and knowledge:

Required:

• Proven hands-on experience (3–4 years) in biomedical data or imaging environments.

• Direct experience with ETL pipelines, anonymisation and medical imaging data.

• Practical knowledge of Python and/or R.

• Experience working in Linux/Unix environments.

• Familiarity with REDCap or similar EDC systems.…

Desired:

Main responsibilities and duties:

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.

• 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: 25-02-2026

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 organisation, regardless of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, age, functional diversity or ethnicity.