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 Data
Engineer-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: Specific knowledge and
expertise: 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 : 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 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 . Versátil 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: 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.

📌 Data Engineer-Bioinformatics Technician (Physiology andPathophysiology of the Digestive Tract) (Cataluña)
🏢 VHIR
📍 Cataluña