PhD Researcher

Barcelona - Spain

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

VHIR is looking for a PhD candidate position for the group of neurodegenerative diseases.

Education and qualifications:

Required:

Bachelors Degree in Biochemistry Biomedicine or a related field. Please attach your academic records
Masters degree of Science in Translational Biomedical Research or a related discipline. Please attach your academic records
Languages: English (professional proficiency)

Desired:

Publications. Please include authors title and DOI
Fluency in Catalan and Spanish

Experience and knowledge:

Required:

Relevant Experience: Prior work in research centers laboratories or industries related to this position. Please specify the duration and describe your main responsibilities
Previous knowledge in the field of medical research
Ability to work in a team-oriented environment
Excellent communication skills

Desired:

Experience and knowledge of histological laboratory techniques
Experience with specialised software for image and data analysis
Scientific Contributions: Participation in or attendance at conferences and workshops. Please provide details including authors title of your contribution conference name and date

Main responsibilities and duties:

Participation as a PhD student in the research project Interaccion patogénica entre la acumulación de neuromelanina y factores de susceptibilidad a la enfermedad de parkinson: rol en el inicio y progresión de la enfermedad

Labour conditions:

Full-time position: 40h/week
Starting date: February 2026
Gross annual salary: 20 000 - 24.300 euros as specified in the call for pre-doctoral contracts associated with a Knowledge Generation project 2025
Contract: Predoctoral
Duration: 4 years maximum according to public call

What can we offer

Incorporation to Vall dHebron Research Institute (VHIR) a public sector institution that promotes and develops the biomedical research innovation and teaching at Vall dHebron University Hospital (HUVH) the biggest hospital of Barcelona and the largest of Catalan Institute of Health (ICS).
A scientific environment of excellence highly dynamic where high-end biomedical projects are continuously developed.
Continuous learning and a wide range of responsibilities within a stimulating work environment.
Individual training opportunities.
Flexible working hours.
23 days of holidays 9 personal days.
Flexible Remuneration Program (including dining checks health insurance transportation and more)
Corporate Benefits: platform through which you can obtain significant discounts on travel culture technology gastronomy sports... among many others.
Healthy Offering: choose from a variety of wellbeing focused activities to be the healthiest you.
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 recommendations and support in finding accommodation

Deadline to apply:

How We Hire:

Pre-selection: Candidates are shortlisted based on their skills qualifications and relevant experience as outlined in their CVs.

Interviews: Meetings may be held with Talent Acquisition and/or the hiring manager.

Practical assessment: Depending on the role candidates may complete a case study technical task presentation or written exercise on-site or remotely.

Checks: Education references and other job-related verifications may be carried out.

Job offer: The selected candidate receives a formal job offer upon successful completion of the 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 organization regardless of gender civil status family status sexual orientation gender identity and expression religion age functional diversity or ethnicity.

VHIR is looking for a PhD candidate position for the group of neurodegenerative diseases.Education and qualifications:Required:Bachelors Degree in Biochemistry Biomedicine or a related field. Please attach your academic recordsMasters degree of Science in Translational Biomedical Research or a relat...

VHIR is looking for a PhD candidate position for the group of neurodegenerative diseases.

Education and qualifications:

Required:

Bachelors Degree in Biochemistry Biomedicine or a related field. Please attach your academic records
Masters degree of Science in Translational Biomedical Research or a related discipline. Please attach your academic records
Languages: English (professional proficiency)

Desired:

Publications. Please include authors title and DOI
Fluency in Catalan and Spanish

Experience and knowledge:

Required:

Relevant Experience: Prior work in research centers laboratories or industries related to this position. Please specify the duration and describe your main responsibilities
Previous knowledge in the field of medical research
Ability to work in a team-oriented environment
Excellent communication skills

Desired:

Experience and knowledge of histological laboratory techniques
Experience with specialised software for image and data analysis
Scientific Contributions: Participation in or attendance at conferences and workshops. Please provide details including authors title of your contribution conference name and date

Main responsibilities and duties:

Participation as a PhD student in the research project Interaccion patogénica entre la acumulación de neuromelanina y factores de susceptibilidad a la enfermedad de parkinson: rol en el inicio y progresión de la enfermedad

Labour conditions:

Full-time position: 40h/week
Starting date: February 2026
Gross annual salary: 20 000 - 24.300 euros as specified in the call for pre-doctoral contracts associated with a Knowledge Generation project 2025
Contract: Predoctoral
Duration: 4 years maximum according to public call

What can we offer

Incorporation to Vall dHebron Research Institute (VHIR) a public sector institution that promotes and develops the biomedical research innovation and teaching at Vall dHebron University Hospital (HUVH) the biggest hospital of Barcelona and the largest of Catalan Institute of Health (ICS).
A scientific environment of excellence highly dynamic where high-end biomedical projects are continuously developed.
Continuous learning and a wide range of responsibilities within a stimulating work environment.
Individual training opportunities.
Flexible working hours.
23 days of holidays 9 personal days.
Flexible Remuneration Program (including dining checks health insurance transportation and more)
Corporate Benefits: platform through which you can obtain significant discounts on travel culture technology gastronomy sports... among many others.
Healthy Offering: choose from a variety of wellbeing focused activities to be the healthiest you.
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 recommendations and support in finding accommodation

Deadline to apply:

How We Hire:

Pre-selection: Candidates are shortlisted based on their skills qualifications and relevant experience as outlined in their CVs.

Interviews: Meetings may be held with Talent Acquisition and/or the hiring manager.

Practical assessment: Depending on the role candidates may complete a case study technical task presentation or written exercise on-site or remotely.

Checks: Education references and other job-related verifications may be carried out.

Job offer: The selected candidate receives a formal job offer upon successful completion of the process.