Vall d'Hebron Research Institute (VHIR) is a public sector institution, located in Barcelona (Spain) that promotes and develops innovative biomedical research at the University Hospital Vall d'Hebron. VHIR is oriented towards finding solutions to the health problems of the citizens and has the will to contribute to the scientific, educational, social and economic development within its area of competence around the world.

In the Physiology and Pathophysiology of the Digestive Tract group, the gastroenterology line investigates the integrated function of the intestinal tract including secretion, motility and absorption in health and disease. It also studies the interactions of intestinal inflammation with some aspects of enteric flora in inflammatory bowel disease.

VHIR offers a position for a Research Associate in the Digestive and Liver Diseases Research Group focused on the Neurophysiology and neurophysiopathology of the digestive tract.

Main responsibilities and duties:




- Coordinate and manage the line of investigation on the development of new technologies for management of intestinal disorders by means of psychological interventions.
- Prepare and organise the interaction with the psychiatry team.
- Patients recruitment and follow-up of the intervention outcomes.
- Analyse the results of the study.
- Prepare a first version of the manuscripts.

Education and qualifications:
Required:
- Experience in performing motility studies, including barostat studies, esophageal and anorectal manometry, and pH and pHimpedance measurements.
- Fluency in Catalan, Spanish and English.

Experience and knowledge:
Required:
- Desirable:
- Strong responsibility, initiative, self-motivation and social skills.

Labour conditions:
- Working hours: Full-time (37,5 hours per week).
- Starting date: May 2026.
- Gross annual salary: Remuneration will be determined by experience, skills and responsibilities and aligned with the Collective Agreement pay scale.
- Contract type: Technical

📌 Research Associate (Barcelona)
🏢 VHIR
📍 Barcelona