The Vall d’Hebron Institute of Research (VHIR) is a
leading public-sector biomedical research institute embedded within
the Vall d’Hebron Campus, one of the largest and most comprehensive
healthcare ecosystems in southern Europe. VHIR is internationally
recognised for its excellence in translational research, bringing
together fundamental, clinical and population-based science to
accelerate the impact of research on patients’ lives. In alignment
with the European Research Career Framework (R1–R4), VHIR is
seeking to recruit an outstanding Recognised-Established Researcher
to establish and lead research based on circadian biology and its
implications for health and disease. This position is conceived as
a strategic entry point into VHIR’s research career pathway, with
the opportunity to progress through a competitive internal
tenure-track scheme, subject to performance, funding success and
periodic evaluation. This call is designed for ambitious,
high-potential researchers ready to take the next step towards
scientific leadership. We particularly welcome candidates with a
strong trajectory indicative of future success in highly
competitive funding schemes Main responsibilities and duties:
Establish and drive an independent and innovative research line,
aligned with VHIR’s strategic priorities Secure competitive funding
as Principal Investigator (PI), with a strong focus on prestigious
national and international programmes Deliver high-impact
scientific outputs, publishing in leading peer-reviewed journals
and advancing the frontiers of knowledge Build, lead and mentor a
high-performing research team (R1–R2), fostering talent development
and scientific excellence Engage in strategic collaborations with
leading national and international partners across academia,
healthcare and industry Oversee research activities, projects and
resources, ensuring effective management and delivery of results
Contribute to innovation, knowledge transfer and societal impact,
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