Postdoctoral Researcher (Growth and development)

Barcelona - Spain

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 4 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

VHIR offers a vacant position for a postdoctoral researcher in Rare Respiratory Diseases within the Paediatric Pulmonology and Cystic Fibrosis Unit (Growth and Development Research Group).

Main responsibilities and duties:

Coordinate and manage a research project on pulmonary function in patients with cystic fibrosis and primary ciliary dyskinesia using lung clearance index techniques.

Collaborate in the analysis of diagnostic tests for primary ciliary dyskinesia and in the establishment of cell cultures for the development of new therapies.

Education and qualifications:

Required:

Degree in Paediatrics
Certified training in paediatric pulmonology
PhD in rare respiratory diseases
Specialised training in cystic fibrosis and primary ciliary dyskinesia
Fluency in Catalan Spanish and English

Experience and knowledge:

Required:

At least 10 years of experience working in cystic fibrosis and primary ciliary dyskinesia.

Knowledge in performing cell cultures and high-speed video microscopy analysis.

Labour conditions:

Full-time position: 37.5h/week.
Starting date: July 2026.
Gross annual salary: Remuneration will depend on experience and skills. Salary ranges are consistent with our Collective Agreement pay scale.
Contract: Technical and scientific activities contract linked to the project activities

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 offers a vacant position for a postdoctoral researcher in Rare Respiratory Diseases within the Paediatric Pulmonology and Cystic Fibrosis Unit (Growth and Development Research Group).Main responsibilities and duties:Coordinate and manage a research project on pulmonary function in patients wit...

VHIR offers a vacant position for a postdoctoral researcher in Rare Respiratory Diseases within the Paediatric Pulmonology and Cystic Fibrosis Unit (Growth and Development Research Group).

Main responsibilities and duties:

Coordinate and manage a research project on pulmonary function in patients with cystic fibrosis and primary ciliary dyskinesia using lung clearance index techniques.

Collaborate in the analysis of diagnostic tests for primary ciliary dyskinesia and in the establishment of cell cultures for the development of new therapies.

Education and qualifications:

Required:

Degree in Paediatrics
Certified training in paediatric pulmonology
PhD in rare respiratory diseases
Specialised training in cystic fibrosis and primary ciliary dyskinesia
Fluency in Catalan Spanish and English

Experience and knowledge:

Required:

At least 10 years of experience working in cystic fibrosis and primary ciliary dyskinesia.

Knowledge in performing cell cultures and high-speed video microscopy analysis.

Labour conditions:

Full-time position: 37.5h/week.
Starting date: July 2026.
Gross annual salary: Remuneration will depend on experience and skills. Salary ranges are consistent with our Collective Agreement pay scale.
Contract: Technical and scientific activities contract linked to the project activities

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.