Research Physician

VHIR-RRHH-FOR-003_vs01_

The Vall d'Hebron Research Institute

(VHIR) is a public sector institution that

promotes and develops the research,

innovation and biosanitary teaching of the

Vall d’Hebron University Hospital. Through

the excellence of our research, we identify

problems of society and we contribute to

spread them around the world.

In April 2015, the **Vall d’Hebron**

**Research Institute (VHIR) **obtained

the recognition of the European

Commission in **HR Excellence.**

This recognition proves that VHIR

endorses the general principles of the

European Charter for Researchers and

a Code of Conduct for the Recruitment

of Researchers **(Charter & Code)**.

**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, nationality, religion,**

**age, disability or race.**

**Research Physician**

**Multiple Sclerosis Centre of Catalonia - VHIR**

VHIR offers vacancy/vacant position for a research neurologist within the **Neuroimmunology research group - Multiple**

**Sclerosis (MS) Centre of Catalonia**

The main objectives of the Clinical Neuroimmunology Group through research are to improve the quality of life of multiple

sclerosis (MS) patients and attain a greater understanding of the pathogenic mechanisms, aiming to develop new and

more effective therapeutic means. Other interests in research are: therapeutic tools in MS; disease susceptibility,

diagnostic and prognostic markers in MS; study of the response to treatment in MS patients; clinical and radiological study

of primary-progressive MS; epidemiology of MS; and patient-oriented outcomes.

**JOB DESCRIPTION**

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

- **
- Degree in Medicine_
- Good spoken and written English and Spanish_

**Desired: **

Ability to work autonomously and within a miltidisciplinary health care team with different both locally and

internationally

Problem solving skills

Proactive attitude

Good organizational skills

Ability to train junior members of the team
- VHIR-RRHH-FOR-003_vs01_

The Vall d'Hebron Research Institute

(VHIR) is a public sector institution that

promotes and develops the research,

innovation and biosanitary teaching of the

Vall d’Hebron University Hospital. Through

the excellence of our research, we identify

problems of society and we contribute to

spread them around the world.

In April 2015, the **Vall d’Hebron**

**Research Institute (VHIR) **obtained

the recognition of the European

Commission in **HR Excellence.**

This recognition proves that VHIR

endorses the general principles of the

European Charter for Researchers and

a Code of Conduct for the Recruitment

of Researchers **(Charter & Code)**.

**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, nationality, religion,**

**age, disability or race.**

**Experience and knowledge:

- **

At least 2 years of experience working in multiple sclerosis
- Knowledge of databases and statistics
- Ability to work within strict deadlines

**Main responsibilities and duties: -**

Manage and develop clinical research projects

**Labour conditions: -**

Full-time: 40h/week.
- Starting date: immediate
- Gross annual salary: 36.000,00 euros /// (Remuneration will depend on experience and skills. Salary ranges are
consistent with our Collective Agreement pay scale)
- Contract**: 1 year**

**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 largest
university hospital campus in Barcelona
- A dynamic and mature scientific environment of excellence, highly dynamic, where high-end biomedical
projects are continuously developed.
- Continuous learning and a wide range of activities within a stimulating work environment.
- 23 days paid holidays + 9 addition personal days.
- Flexible Remuneration Program (including dining checks, health insurance, transportation and more).
- VHIR-RRHH-FOR-003_vs01_

The Vall d'Hebron Research Institute

(VHIR) is a public sector institution that

promotes and develops the research,

innovation and biosanitary teaching of the

Vall d’Hebron University Hospital. Through

the excellence of our research, we identify

problems of society and we contribute to

spread them around the world.

In April 2015, the **Vall d’Hebron**

**Research Institute (VHIR) **obtained

the recognition of the Europea