Research Technician Vacancy in Stroke Research at VHIR – Apply by June 17, 2025

Location: Vall d’Hebron Research Institute (VHIR), Barcelona, Spain
Position: Research Technician – Stroke Research Group
Contract Type: Full-time (40 hours/week)
Starting Date: July 2025
Application Deadline: June 17, 2025
Project: CPP2022-009778 (NexTOLL), funded by MICIU/AEI and the European Union NextGenerationEU / PRTR

🌟 Join One of Europe’s Leading Biomedical Research Environments

Are you passionate about improving stroke treatment through cutting-edge translational biomedical research? The Stroke Research Group at the Vall d’Hebron Research Institute (VHIR) is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Research Technician to support impactful research initiatives on ischemic stroke therapies and clinical outcomes.

This opportunity places you at the forefront of neuroscience and translational research at Barcelona’s largest public hospital and Catalonia’s premier health research hub.

🎓 Education and Qualifications

✅ Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biotechnology, Biomedical Sciences, or a related field
  
• Master’s Degree in Translational Biomedical Research or equivalent
  
• Fluency in Spanish
  

✅ Desired:

• Training or certification in Stroke Research
  
• Fluency in Catalan and English
  

💼 Experience and Knowledge

✅ Required:

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a biomedical or clinical research role
  
• Solid understanding of ischemic stroke treatment protocols
  
• Strong organizational and communication abilities
  

✅ Preferred:

• Experience with data management and biostatistics
  
• At least 1 published or submitted research article or conference abstract
  

🔬 Main Responsibilities

As a Research Technician, your daily duties will include:

• Collecting, processing, and managing clinical and laboratory data
  
• Ensuring accurate and compliant study documentation and data entry
  
• Monitoring participant engagement and protocol adherence
  
• Collaborating across multidisciplinary teams—clinicians, researchers, and engineers
  
• Participating in team meetings and contributing to protocol optimization
  

🤝 Why Join VHIR?

✨ We Offer:

• Full integration into VHIR, a globally recognized biomedical research institute
  
• Access to top-tier scientific projects in a dynamic, collaborative environment
  
• Ongoing professional development and individual training opportunities
  
• Flexible work schedule, with 23 days of vacation plus 9 personal days
  
• Health and wellness initiatives, from healthy meal programs to wellbeing activities
  
• Access to employee benefits platform with discounts on travel, technology, fitness, and more
  
• Participation in the Flexible Remuneration Program (dining, insurance, transport, etc.)
  

💼 Contract & Compensation

• Contract Type: Technical and scientific activities contract linked to the NexTOLL project
  
• Salary: Based on experience and consistent with the VHIR Collective Agreement
  

🌍 Equal Opportunity Employer

At VHIR, diversity and inclusion are core values. We welcome candidates of all backgrounds, regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or disability status. We are committed to equality of opportunity in hiring and career development.

📅 How to Apply

If you meet the qualifications and are eager to work in an innovative, purpose-driven environment, don’t miss this opportunity to apply.

📆 Deadline to apply: June 17, 2025

🔗 Apply Here