The Vall d’Hebron Research Institute (VHIR) is
offering a position for a Data Engineer/Bioinformatics Technician
within the Group of Physiology and Pathophysiology of the Digestive
Tract, Exocrine Pancreas Research Unit. The Bioinformatics
Technician will work in an interdisciplinary biomedical
environment, contributing to the completion of the project titled
"Nueva herramienta basada en Inteligencia Artificial y
Biomarcadores para el diagnóstico precoz no invasivo del cáncer
de páncreas: AI-Early PanC ” “ New tool based on Artificial
Intelligence and Biomarkers for early non-invasive diagnosis of
pancreatic cancer: AI-Early PanC”funded by the Ministerio de
Ciencia e Innovación Code: CPP2022-009592 under the call “ayudas a
proyectos de colaboración público-privada 2022. Main
responsibilities and duties: Participate in initial meetings with
researchers to understand bioinformatics analysis requirements and
study needs. Harmonise, anonymise and prepare data for AI training
and/or validation. Perform data management tasks, including
curation, transformation, validation, and documentation. Prepare
technical reports and analysis documentation. Support researchers
in interpreting and communicating results. Ensure compliance with
quality standards, data governance principles and institutional
procedures. Education and qualifications: Required: Degree in
Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial
Intelligence, or a related field. Desirable: Postgraduate
qualification (Master’s degree or equivalent) in relevant
disciplines. Experience and knowledge: Required: At least two years
of experience (or equivalent) in bioinformatics or biomedical data
analysis. Proven experience in bioinformatics data analysis,
including: Pre-processing and analysis of biological datasets,
Execution of bioinformatics workflows and pipelines. Strong
practical knowledge of computational and bioinformatics
environments, including: Scripting and analytical programming using
Python, SQL, and/or R. Experience working with and harmonising
different types of sensitive data, such as: Sociodemographic
information. Clinical history (including diagnoses).



Medical
imaging. Laboratory test results and biopsy data. Ability to
produce technical reports, document analyses, and communicate
results clearly. Desirable: Experience working in collaborative
biomedical research groups, with direct interaction with
researchers. Familiarity with electronic data capture (EDC) systems
(e.g. REDCap or similar platforms). Experience with ETL tools and
workflows (data extraction, transformation and loading),
particularly in biomedical or research settings. Strong practical
knowledge of computational and bioinformatics environments. Labour
conditions: Working hours : Full-time (37,5 hours per week).
Starting date : As soon as possible. Gross annual salary : €38,000
Contract type : Open-ended contract linked to the project.
Duration: 4-8 months 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 . Flexible
working hours . 23 days of annual leave plus 9 personal days .
Versátil 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: 21-05-2026 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 (Exocrine Pancreas Research Unit /Physiology and Pathophysiology of the Digestive Tract) (Cataluña)
🏢 VHIR
📍 Cataluña