The Scientific Coordination Unit , part of the
Scientific Strategy Directorate at the Vall d’Hebron Research
Institute (VHIR) , plays a central role in strengthening the
institute’s scientific ecosystem. Our mission is to enhance VHIR’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 Programs),
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 build and support 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 Project
Officer to join the Scientific Coordination Unit. The successful
candidate will support the coordination and management of VHIR’s
scientific structure and contribute to the development and
implementation of the institute’s scientific strategy. The position
will provide operational, analytical and organisational support to
ensure alignment with strategic priorities and to promote
scientific projects across the institute. The selected candidate
will contribute to activities such as mapping and managing the
research portfolio; supporting the organisation and functioning of
Research Areas, Hubs, CORES and Programs; boosting internal and
external collaborative research; promoting and organising joint
initiatives and scientific activities/events; and identifying
opportunities for shared equipment and t

📌 Scientific Coordination Project Officer (Barcelona)
🏢 VHIR
📍 Barcelona