Clinical Researcher

VHIR-RRHH-FOR-003_vs01_

TheVall 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 **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, religion, age, disability**

**or race.**

**Clinical Researcher**

**Neurodegenerative Diseases Group**

The **Neurodegenerative Diseases Group** is a translational multidisciplinary research team that collaborates in research
activities and the development of new drugs through participation in clinical trials phases I, II, III and IV, and clinical
research projects to improve the quality of life of patients with **Parkinson´s Disease and other Movement Disorders**

The research conducted in our group is geared toward identifying genetic risk, elucidating the molecular mechanisms of
neuron cell death occurring in Parkinson's disease (PD), a common neurodegenerative disorder, in order to develop new
therapeutic strategies aimed at blocking neuronal dysfunction/degeneration in this disabling, currently incurable disease.

The Neurodegenerative Diseases Group at Vall d'Hebron Hospital wants to incorporate to its team a Clinical Researcher
in Neurodegenerative Diseases to give support on research tasks.**_ _**

**JOB DESCRIPTION**

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

**Medical Degree (mandatory)**
- Residency in Neurology completed by the Spanish Minister of Health program.
- Good communication skills and fluency in spoken and written English.
- Computer user level (Office package, SAP, etc).
- Organized and methodical person with high motivation and initiative.
- Interest in clinical research in Movement Disorders

**Desired: -**

Papers, articles, abstract submissions to national or international congresses or impact factor journals will be

highly evaluated.
- VHIR-RRHH-FOR-003_vs01_

TheVall 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 **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, religion, age, disability**

**or race. -**

Demonstrated previous experience on clinical assessment on Movement Disorders (Parkinson´s Disease,

Atypical Parkinsonism, Dystonia, Huntington´s Disease) are highly appreciated (certification on scale such a

UPDRS, PDQ-39 are highly appreciated).
- Knowledge of statistical packages such as SPSS, Stata, R and other databases are desirable.

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

Experience with SAP management program.
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
- Ability to work with new information and communication technologies (e.g APPs, wearable devices, remote

monitoring)***

**Desired: -**

Experience in clinical trials**
**Main responsibilities and duties: -**

Give support to the clinical and basic research teams in active Research Projects, mainly VHIP cohort.
- Participate as sub-investigator in Movement Disorders clinical trials.
- Biosamples collection and management
- Stratification of Risk of PD in carriers of mutations linked to PD
- Perform laboratory assays such as ELISA, HLPC etc
- Assist the research team in the tasks necessary for the development of studies.** -**
Manage trials patients’ agendas (treatment, medical procedure, in patient hospitalization).** -**
Write projects in collaboration with the physician and technician teams that might help the improvemen