The Liver, Metabolism and Infection (LiVMI) team at VHIR offers a vacant position for a Clinical Researcher within the Liver Diseases Research Group. The hired person will conduct assessments of participants in clinical trials and other research projects, data analysis, conception and design of studies and preferably will complete a PhD thesis in the field of MASLD, either translational, clinical or epidemiologically oriented.

Main responsibilities and duties:

• Assess candidates for clinical trials in liver disease.

• Perform procedures in clinical trials and research projects.

• Write research proposals.

• Analise research data.

• Participate in research articles and communications to conferences.

Education and qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Medicine

• Finalised specialised clinical training recognised in Spain

• Fluency in Spanish and English (business level)

Desirable:

Experience and knowledge:

Required:

• Ability to assess and manage liver diseases

• Knowledge of experimental procedures on liver disease

Desirable:

Labour conditions:

• 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: 09-04-2026

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.