Research Physiotherapist (Physical medicine and rehabilitation)
The Cardiorespiratory Rehabilitation and Lymphedema research line at VHIR conducts multidisciplinary clinical research on functional assessment, therapeutic exercise and rehabilitation in complex patient populations. We are seeking a physiotherapist to support clinical research activities within the OncoReHub research project, including participant assessments, protocol-defined rehabilitation interventions, follow-up and research data collection.
Main responsibilities and duties:
Perform and document functional and physical performance assessments for participants in the OncoReHub project, in accordance with the approved study protocol.
Support protocol-defined therapeutic exercise and rehabilitation interventions within the OncoReHub project.
Collaborate with rehabilitation physicians, physiotherapists, nurses and other members of the multidisciplinary research team.
Coordinate OncoReHub participant research visits, prepare assessment materials and maintain study documentation.
Collect, enter and check OncoReHub clinical and functional research data, ensuring quality and confidentiality.
Monitor OncoReHub participant attendance, adherence, safety and follow-up in accordance with the approved study protocol.
Education and qualifications:
Required:
University degree in Physiotherapy.
Training or demonstrable knowledge in clinical functional assessment and therapeutic exercise.
Proficiency in Catalan and Spanish; English sufficient for research documentation (level to be confirmed).
Desirable:
Postgraduate training in cardiorespiratory rehabilitation, exercise prescription or clinical research.
Experience and knowledge:
Required:
Clinical experience in physiotherapy and/or participation in clinical research.
Knowledge of functional outcome measures, exercise prescription and safe monitoring of patients.
Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams, communicate with participants and accurately record study data.
Desirable:
Experience with cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, chronic respiratory disease, transplantation, obesity or lymphedema.
Experience with standardised functional tests, digital data collection and hybrid or tele-rehabilitation programmes.
Labour conditions:
Working hours: Part-time (10 hours per week).
Starting date: As soon as possible.
Gross annual salary: Remuneration will be determined by experience, skills and responsibilities and aligned with the Collective Agreement pay scale.
Contract type:Temporary contract
Duration: 4 months
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: 29-10-2026
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
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- Department
- RESEARCH AREA_CHRONIC & PREVALENT DISEASES
- Role
- Graduate Technician – Degree Holder
- Location
- Barcelona
- Employment type
- Part-time