The Scientific Coordination Unit, part of the Scientific Strategy Directorate at the Vall d’Hebron Research Institute (VHIR), plays a central role in strengthening VHIR’s scientific ecosystem. Our mission is to enhance the institute’s internal scientific structure, foster collaboration and strategic alliances, and strengthen scientific talent development, ensuring impact-oriented research aligned with major health challenges and institutional priorities, with the ultimate goal of improving society’s well-being.
We act as a catalyst for scientific excellence by organising and supporting the institutional scientific structure (Research Areas, Hubs, CORES and Programmes), mapping and managing the research portfolio, fostering synergies between groups to promote growth in strategic scientific priorities, and driving the identification and development of cutting-edge research lines. We also work to support scientific development and an excellent scientific talent community, and to manage institutional calls,



ensuring transparent and inclusive criteria for evaluating scientific performance, aligned with Open Science and responsible research assessment practices.
We are seeking to recruit a Scientific Coordination Officer to join the Scientific Coordination Unit and contribute to the implementation of VHIR’s scientific development strategy. The position will provide operational, analytical and organisational support to scientific development activities, helping to ensure alignment with institutional priorities and fostering a culture of scientific excellence across the institute.
The successful candidate will contribute to the development and implementation of VHIR’s scientific development and research assessment initiatives, supporting researcher career development, mentoring and talent development programmes, and institutional evaluation processes. The role will contribute to the implementation of responsible research assessment practices aligned with CoARA principles an

📌 Scientific Coordination Officer (Barcelona)
🏢 VHIR
📍 Barcelona