Research Technician; Psychiatry, Mental Health and Addictions

The Group of Psychiatry, Mental Health and Addictions is seeking a motivated Research Technician to join the Psychiatric Genetics Unit, dedicated to understanding the genetic basis of neurodevelopmental disorders and identifying disease biomarkers. The candidate will work alongside our scientists on genetic and molecular studies, with a particular focus on statistical genetics, computational biology, gene and microRNA expression, and epigenetics.

• Develop and apply computational methods and algorithms for the analysis and integration of multi-omics data, including GWAS, RNA-seq, microarrays, and methylation data.
• Develop and maintain databases and data-management workflows for genomic, clinical, and molecular data.
• Work in an interdisciplinary biomedical research environment, collaborating with researchers from different scientific backgrounds.
• Contribute to the preparation and publication of scientific articles and other research outputs in indexed journals.

• Degree in Biological, Health or Basic sciences (Biology, Genetics, Mathematics, etc).
• Master’s Degree in Bioinformatics.

• At least 4 years’ experience working in Statistical Genetics, Biostatistics, Computational Biology, Bioinformatics or a similar field
• Programming skills (particularly R, Unix/ Linux)
• Good communication skills and fluency in written and spoken English

• Authorship of scientific publications.
• High motivation.
• Proactive and motivated person, capable of setting and meeting deadlines and delivering outputs to the required standard.
• Strong organisation and team-working skills.

• Working hours:
  
  Full-time (37.5 hours per week).
• Starting date:
  As soon as possible.
• Gross annual salary:
  Remuneration will be determined by experience, skills and responsibilities and aligned with the Collective Agreement pay scale.
• Contract type:
  Technical and scientific activities contract linked to project activities

• 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.
• Flexible working hours.
• 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.

17-09-2026

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.

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