We are seeking a Clinical Researcher Specialist Cardiologist in Statistics and Clinical Trials to join the Cardiovascular Diseases Research Group. The successful candidate will contribute to investigator-initiated research projects, clinical trials, statistical coordination, and international cardiovascular research collaborations within a leading academic and clinical environment

Main responsibilities and duties:

Education and qualifications:

Required:

• Holds a degree in Medicine

• Completion of specialist training (MIR)

• Master’s degree or formal postgraduate training in Research Methodology, Clinical Epidemiology, Biostatistics, or in Heart Failure

• Fluency in Catalan and Spanish

• Advanced professional proficiency in English, including scientific writing and communication with international collaborators and sponsors

• Training and accreditation required to participate in clinical research and clinical trials according to local regulations, including Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training.

Desirable:

Experience and knowledge:

Required:

• Experience:

• Relevant clinical experience as a medically qualified professional.

• Experience in participation in research lines and/or projects.

• Minimum 1 year of experience working in international clinical or research training in a reference cardiovascular centre

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a cardiologist in a tertiary or quaternary hospital

• Proven experience in investigator-initiated cardiovascular clinical research

• Strong scientific publication record in indexed journals (preferably Q1–Q2)

• Experience in study design, database management, statistical analysis, and manuscript preparation

• Advanced knowledge of Stata for biomedical research

• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary clinical research projects and clinical trials

• Experience with REDCap and electronic clinical databases

• Knowledge of hospital electronic medical records and clinical data extraction systems

• Experience in heart failure clinical trials and cardiovascular research collaborations

• Ability to manage sensitive clinical data in compliance with GDPR and research regulations

• Experience in national and international grant-funded research projects

Note: Applicants may be required to provide evidence of their experience and achievements related to the requirements of the position during the application process through the ATS.

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: 18-06-2026

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.

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 can be found here.
Data Protection Authority: APDCAT