Clinical Researcher

The Infectious diseases Group is a multidisciplinary research team that collaborates in the development of new antibiotics, new treatments for HIV and treatments for tuberculosis through participation in clinical trials and research projects to improve the quality of life of patients with infectious diseases.

VHIR offers vacancy/vacant position for a Clinical Investigator within the Infectious Diseases Group.

**Education and qualifications**:
**Required**:

- Medicine degree
- Specialist in Internal Medicine
- Clinical training in Infectious Diseases (at least 2 years)
- Experience in the diagnosis and treatment of nosocomial infections

**Desired**:

- Good level in spoken and written English (C1 level).
- Good computer skills (Word, Excel, Access, SPSS or similar, webpage, webmail).

**Experience and knowledge**:
**Required**:

- Experience in the diagnosis and treatment of nosocomial infections
- Experience in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular infections
- Knowledge of antibiotic use optimization programs (PROA) and nosocomial infection surveillance in Catalonia (VINCaT)
- Knowledge of control infection measures
- Experience in clinical trials and clinical research
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
- Motivation for clinical research
- High motivation and initiative

**Desired**:

- Methodical and well-organized
- Good communication skills

**Main responsibilities and duties**:

- Development of a research project leading to the preparation of a doctoral thesis
- Selection, inclusion and follow-up of patients in clinical trials regarding nosocomial infections and cardiovascular infections
- Clinical assessment of hospitalized patients with community acquired infections, nosocomial infections and cardiovascular infections developing consulting tasks regarding clinical management at both diagnostic and therapeutic level
- Participation in the multidisciplinary clinical case discussion committees in which the Infectious Diseases Service participates
- Participation in the meetings and activities of the Research Group of Infectious Diseases

**Labour conditions**:

- Part-time position: 28h/week.
- Starting date: october 2025.
- Gross annual salary: 19.518,50 euros (Salary ranges are consistent with our Collective Agreement pay scale)
- Contract**:Technical and scientific activities contract linked to the project activities

**What can we offer?**:

- Incorporation to Vall d’Hebron Research Institute (VHIR), a public sector institution that promotes and develops the biomedical research, innovation and teaching at Vall d'Hebron University Hospital (HUVH), the biggest hospital of Barcelona and the largest of Catalan Institute of Health (ICS).
- A scientific environment of excellence, highly dynamic, where high-end biomedical projects are continuously developed.
- Continuous learning and a wide range of responsibilities within a stimulating work environment.
- Individual training opportunities.
- Flexible working hours.
- 23 days of holidays + 9 personal days.
- Flexible Remuneration Program (including dining checks, health insurance, transportation and more)
- Corporate Benefits: platform through which you can obtain significant discounts on travel, culture, technology, gastronomy, sports... among many others.
- Healthy Offering: choose from a variety of wellbeing focused activities to be the healthiest you.

**Deadline to apply: 09-09-2025**
- 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._