Vall d'Hebron Research Institute (VHIR) is a public sector institution, located in Barcelona (Spain) that promotes and develops innovative biomedical research at the University Hospital Vall d'Hebron. VHIR is oriented towards finding solutions to the health problems of the citizens and has the will to contribute to the scientific, educational, social and economic development within its area of competence.

We encourage and support our researchers in securing competitive research funding by identifying funding opportunities and contributing to the development of high-quality proposals (Pre-Award Unit). Once the desired funding is achieved, we provide support in managing granted funds to comply with internal policies and funding bodies regulations (Post-Award Unit).

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic candidate to join the Post-Award Unit as a Post-Award Grants Technician to strengthen the team.

Main responsibilities and duties:

The Post-Award Grants Technician’s main responsibility is to support Post-Award Research Officers in the effective management of competitive grant funding awarded to VHIR researchers, ensuring compliance with internal policies and funding body regulations. The main duties of this position will include:

Preparation of financial reports, audits, and supporting documentation for project reporting; monitoring timesheet records and project deliverables; managing amendments to legal agreements in national and international projects; and supporting project close-out activities.
Regular monitoring of executed budgets and incomes to communicate budget deviations.
Maintenance and updating of the grants database for accurate activity reports.
Manage and update administrative data related to funded projects using our internal research management software.
Organise and monitor paperwork and electronic documents related to research grants.
Interaction with funding agencies or coordinators during the project implementation for financial and administrative matters.
Any other duties related to the position as required to support the effective functioning of the Post-Award Unit.

Education and qualifications:

Required:

Bachelor’s degree (preferably in Finance, Economics, or a related field).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Catalan and/or Spanish.
Fluency in English (business level).

Desirable:

Specific training in grant financial management will be highly valuable.

Experience and knowledge:

Required:

Good command of MS Office and other computer tools.
Well organised person with very good attention to detail and the ability to work with tight deadlines.
Self-motivated, creative, proactive and results-oriented.
Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills, with strong written and verbal communication abilities.

Desirable:

Experience in post-award research management (national and/or international competitive calls).
Previous experience in health/biomedical research environment.
International work experience.

Labour conditions:

Working hours: Full-time (37,5 hours per week).
Starting date: As soon as possible or Month, Year.
Gross annual salary: Remuneration will be determined by experience, skills and responsibilities and aligned with the Collective Agreement pay scale.
Contract type: Open-ended contract linked to the project.

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