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RESEARCH AREA_BRAIN, MIND & BEHAVIOUR · Barcelona

Research Technician (Neurovascular diseases)

VHIR's offers a position as a Research Technician within the Neurovascular Research Group. Our lab focuses on stroke research and dementia from both basic and translational perspectives. The group is composed of a highly motivated team of researchers and neuroscientists. This position will give support to several experimental studies related to stroke disease within the PReDICT Project to investigate the genetic basis of paediatric stroke and participating in a multicentre consortium.

Main responsibilities and duties:

  • Perform cell culture and 3D in vitro models.

  • Collect, process, and store samples for downstream analyses.

  • Conduct molecular biology experiments, including ELISA, Western blotting (WB), immunofluorescence and other molecular and cellular biology techniques.

  • Analyse data, including statistical evaluation using GraphPad Prism, SPSS, or equivalent software.

  • Prepare scientific reports interpreting experimental results.

  • Collaborate effectively within a research team, contributing to experimental planning and troubleshooting.

Education and qualifications:
Required:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Neuroscience, Health Sciences or similar (Biology, Biomedicine, Pharmacology, etc.)

  • Master’s degree in Neuroscience or Biotechnology.

  • Fluent English

Experience and knowledge:
Required:

  • Proven experience with cell culturing techniques including BBB models and brain endothelial cells.

  • Expertise in conducting BBB transport and permeability assays.

  • Previous experience in a biomedical research laboratory (excluding practicum or curricular internships), with a minimum of 12 months.

  • Organisational and teamwork skills: Strong organisational and methodological abilities, proactive attitude, and proven ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Desirable:

  • Computer and statistical skills, proficient in statistical analysis using GraphPad Prism, SPSS, or equivalent software.

Labour conditions:

  • Working hours: Full-time (37,5 hours per week).

  • Starting date: Mid-June.

  • Gross annual salary: 22.000-25.000€ (Remuneration will be determined by experience, skills and responsibilities and aligned with the Collective Agreement pay scale)

  • Contract type: Technical and scientific activities contract linked to project activities

    • Duration until 31/12/2026.

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: 23-04-2026

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.

Information on Personal Data Protection:
Data Controller: Fundació Hospital Universitari Vall d’Hebron Institut de Recerca -VHIR-. Purpose: Personnel selection. Legal Basis: Your consent. Data retention period: One year. If you are selected, as long as the employment relationship is in force and legal responsibilities may arise. Data sharing: Does not occur, except for communications necessary to fulfill the purpose and those required by law to public and private bodies. Rights: You can access, rectify, delete, object to, and limit the processing of data, as well as request data portability where applicable, by contacting lopd@vhir.org. DPO: dpd@ticsalutsocial.cat. More information: www.vhir.org
Data Protection Authority: APDCAT

Department
RESEARCH AREA_BRAIN, MIND & BEHAVIOUR
Role
Graduate Technician – Degree Holder
Locations
Barcelona
Employment type
Full-time
RESEARCH AREA_BRAIN, MIND & BEHAVIOUR · Barcelona

Research Technician (Neurovascular diseases)

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