Clinical Researcher; Cardiovascular Diseases Research Group

Organisation/Company Fundació Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron
- Institut de recerca Department Research Department Research Field Medical sciences Researcher Profile Other Profession Positions Bachelor Positions Final date to receive applications 3 Aug 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Andorra) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 37.5 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Other EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

VHIR offers a position for a medical doctor specialising in cardiology in the Cardiac Imaging Unit within the Cardiovascular Diseases Research Group. We are a successful multidisciplinary group including cardiologists, technical researchers, radiologists and biostatisticians who work together to develop and implement advances in cardiovascular image analysis in clinical practice

We are seeking a Clinical Researcher to join our team. The main responsibilities of this role will be to annotate and validate echocardiograms, cardiac MRI scans and CT scans, include patients in various research projects, and contribute clinical expertise to the Cardiac Imaging Unit.

Main responsibilities and duties:

• Identification and inclusion of patients into the different research projects of the group
• Collection of clinical and demographic data and coordination of the performance of the various medical tests
• Clinical aspects related to bioengineering and data science work, including post-processing and analysis of different cardiac imaging studies.
• Strict collaboration with the technical researchers of the cardiovascular imaging unit.
• Fluency in Catalan, Spanish and English (business level)
• Specialisation in Cardiology
• Additional training in cardiac imaging

Experience and knowledge:

Required:

• Experience:
• Relevant clinical experience as a medically qualified professional.
• Experience in participation in research lines and/or projects.
• Experience with cardiac imaging techniques (Echocardiography, Cardiac MRI and Cardiac CT).
• Proficiency in using digital tools and software for medical imaging.
• Research experience in cardiology or related fields
• Experience in scientific writing

Note:

Applicants may be required to provide evidence of their experience and achievements related to the requirements of the position during the application process through the ATS.

• Experience presenting in conferences

• 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
  .
• 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.

Selection 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 organisation, regardless of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, age, functional diversity or ethnicity.

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- Institut de recerca Country Spain Geofield