The Library of the Vall d’Hebron University Hospital
(HUVH) provides essential information services to the entire
campus, supporting clinical, academic and research activities. To
strengthen the services specifically addressing the needs of the
Vall d’Hebron Research Institute (VHIR), we are seeking a
Documentalist who will join the hospital’s library team while being
operationally part of the Scientific Coordination Unit (SCU) at
VHIR. In this hybrid position, the selected candidate will work
from within the HUVH Library to manage and coordinate all
VHIR‑related activities, ensuring dedicated support for VHIR
researchers in areas such as information retrieval, scientific
publishing, Open Access, Open Science, research data management and
researcher training. The role will act as a strategic link between
the Library and VHIR, contributing to the optimisation, visibility
and alignment of information services across the campus. Main
responsibilities and duties: Provide support to users by offering
personalised in person and online assistance regarding library
services and information resources. Coordinate and manage access
activation for digital information resources subscribed by HUVH and
ICS for VHIR personnel. Design and deliver training on information
resources, bibliographic tools, Open Access, ORCID, data management
and generative AI, and prepare and share the related learning
materials, communications, tutorials and guidance on APCs,
affiliations and publication workflows. Advise researchers on
publication strategies, including journal selection, Open Access
routes and compliance with funder mandates. Support on Open Access
records and deposits in the institutional repository (Scentia) and
coordinate and implement the internal workflow for depositing
accepted manuscripts, ensuring version control and compliance with
institutional policies and regulatory requirements (e.g., ISCIII).
Support and monitor the implementation of VHIR’s Open Science
Policy, ensuring institutional alignment and researcher awareness,
while collaborating in Vall d’Hebron Campus and CERCA Open Science
working groups and participating in Open Science and research
assessment initiatives, including CoARA related developments such
as narrative CV models.



Support on updating information on
transformative agreements, APC eligibility and included journals on
the VHIR website and intranet, while also contributing to the
design, updating and content maintenance of the Library and Open
Science sections to ensure accurate, accessible and up to date
information for the research community. Promote and disseminate
VHIR scientific publications on social media platforms and via
Altmetric tools to increase visibility. Organise and manage the
institutional ORCID campaign, including training sessions, video
tutorials and researcher follow up, and monitor and coordinate the
updates of ORCID related fields for all campus personnel.
Collaborate on institutional initiatives and support a variety of
library activities and community engagement initiatives to enhance
user experience and access to services. Education and
qualifications: Required: Degree in Information and Documentation
Management or Library and Information Science diploma. Desirable:
Specific training in documentation and/or digital content
management. English level B1 or higher. Catalan proficiency
certificate C1 or equivalent. Experience and knowledge: Required:
Experience in specialised bibliographic searching and management.
Experience in user training and the development of teaching
materials. Knowledge of Open Access publishing and open data
management. Advanced computer skills (Office 365). Desirable:
Knowledge of AI tools and intellectual property aspects. Labour
conditions: Working hours : Part-time position (31 hours / 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 : Open-ended contract linked to the project.
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 .
Adaptable 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: 21-04-2026 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.

📌 Documentalist (Cataluña)
🏢 VHIR
📍 Cataluña