VHIR is seeking a Bioinformatics Technician to join
the Microbiome Research Group. Our group aims to investigate the
role of the microbiota in health and disease. Its secondary
objectives include developing molecular as well as bioinformatics
tools to characterise the microbiome structure and function,
discovering micro-biomarkers for diagnosis and prognosis,
investigating how faecal microbiota transplantation could be used
as a therapeutic strategy, and evaluating the impact of diet on the
gut microbial ecosystem The Microbiome Lab is a multidisciplinary
team, composed of molecular biologists, bioinformaticians, and
physicians. The group tackles several clinical fields including
inflammatory bowel diseases, diabetes, liver diseases, pre-term
birth, and critical illness. Main responsibilities and duties:
Perform microbiome analysis using bioinformatics tools. Website
maintenance. Provide support to PhD students and postdoc fellows.
Collaborate with group members, hospital clinicians, and external
collaborators. Education and qualifications: Required: Bachelor or
Master in Bioinformatics. Fluency in Catalan, Spanish and English.
Desirable: Interested in applying for a PhD fellowship. Experience
and knowledge: Required: Capacity to work independently with
complex tasks. Good team work skills. Labour conditions: Working
hours : Part-time (28,13 hours per week). Starting date :
September, 2026. 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.
What can we offer? 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 . Adaptable
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. Deadline to apply: 05-08-2026 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. Information on Personal Data Protection: Data
Controller: Fundació Hospital Universitari Vall d’Hebron Institut
de Recerca -VHIR-. Purpose: Personnel selection. Legal Basis: Your
consent. Data retention period: One year. If you are selected, as
long as the employment relationship is in force and legal
responsibilities may arise. Data sharing: Does not occur, except
for communications necessary to fulfill the purpose and those
required by law to public and private bodies. Rights: You can
access, rectify, delete, object to, and limit the processing of
data, as well as request data portability where applicable, by
contacting [email protected] . DPO: [email protected] . More
information: www.vhir.org Data Protection Authority:
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📌 Bioinformatics Technician (Microbiome research) (Cataluña)
🏢 VHIR
📍 Cataluña