The Childhood Cancer & Blood Disorders group at VHIR is composed of clinical, translational and basic researchers. The group has three laboratories (Sarcomas lab, Neural Tumours lab and Rare Anaemia Disorders lab) and three research programs (Personalised Medicine, Clinical Trials Unit and Stem Cell & Advanced Therapies).

The candidate will join the Childhood Cancer & Blood Disorders team to work on the project “SEHOP-PENCIL Study – Personalised Medicine for Cancer in Children in Spain”. We are seeking a Project Officer to coordinate the overall project. The person in this role will be responsible for coordinating collaboration among all project partners and leading project set-up across participating hospitals. Key responsibilities include coordinating WES/RNA-seq–based sequencing activities within the programme, as well as overseeing data collection and statistical analysis activities. Furthermore, the successful candidate will support other ongoing personalised medicine projects within the group.

Main responsibilities and duties:

• Coordinate collaboration and communication among all project partners.

• Lead project set-up and implementation across participating hospitals.

• Coordinate WES/RNA-seq–based sequencing activities within the programme.

• Oversee project timelines, deliverables and overall project progress.

• Coordinate data collection processes across participating centres.

• Supervise data management and ensure data quality and consistency.

• Coordinate statistical analysis activities in collaboration with scientific and biostatistics teams.

• Support regulatory, ethical, and administrative aspects related to project implementation.

• Prepare project reports and contribute to scientific and technical documentation.

• Provide organisational and operational support to other ongoing personalised medicine projects within the group.

• Participate in laboratory outreach activities.

Education and qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Science (Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmacy, Biotechnology, Genetics, Medicine, etc.)

• Master’s degree in Science

• Fluency in Spanish and English

Desirable:

Experience and knowledge:

Required:

• At least 5 years of experience working in paediatric solid tumours.

• At least 5 years of proven expertise in managing data registries (preferably related to Biomedicine or Health).

• Experience in translational and/or clinical research (research projects or clinical trials).

• Knowledge of childhood cancer genomics and the biology of paediatric cancers.

• Knowledge of REDCap database.

• Knowledge of next-generation sequencing, whole exome sequencing & RNA sequencing techniques.

Desirable:

Labour conditions:

What can we offer?

• Incorporation into the Vall d’Hebron Research Institute (VHIR), a public sector institution that promotes and develops biomedical research, innovation and teaching at Vall d’Hebron University Hospital (HUVH), the largest hospital in Barcelona and the largest within the Catalan Institute of Health (ICS).

• A dynamic scientific environment of excellence, where cutting-edge biomedical projects are continuously developed.

• Continuous learning and career development pathways.

• Flexible working hours.

• 23 days of annual leave plus 9 personal days.

• Flexible remuneration programme, including meal vouchers, health insurance, transport and more.

• Corporate benefits platform, offering significant discounts on travel, culture, technology, gastronomy, sports and more.

• Healthy offering– “Feel Good, Feel VHIR”: VHIR’s wellbeing programme offers a variety of activities to help staff thrive—physically, mentally, and socially. Through four pillars—Feel Well, Feel Connected, Feel Empowered, Feel Welcomed—it fosters health, growth, and community.

• 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 support and assistance with finding accommodation.

Deadline to apply: 26-03-2026

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.