The Group of Psychiatry, Mental Health and Addictions
is seeking a motivated Research Technician to join the Psychiatric
Genetics Unit, dedicated to understanding the genetic basis of
neurodevelopmental disorders and identifying disease biomarkers.
The candidate will work alongside our scientists on genetic and
molecular studies, with a particular focus on statistical genetics,
computational biology, gene and microRNA expression, and
epigenetics. Main responsibilities and duties: Develop and apply
computational methods and algorithms for the analysis and
integration of multi-omics data, including GWAS, RNA-seq,
microarrays, and methylation data. Develop and maintain databases
and data-management workflows for genomic, clinical, and molecular
data. Work in an interdisciplinary biomedical research environment,
collaborating with researchers from different scientific
backgrounds. Contribute to the preparation and publication of
scientific articles and other research outputs in indexed journals.
Education and qualifications: Required: Degree in Biological,
Health or Basic sciences (Biology, Genetics, Mathematics, etc).
Master’s Degree in Bioinformatics. Experience and knowledge:
Required: At least 4 years’ experience working in Statistical
Genetics, Biostatistics, Computational Biology, Bioinformatics or a
similar field Programming skills (particularly R, Unix/ Linux) Good
communication skills and fluency in written and spoken English
Desirable: Authorship of scientific publications. High motivation.
Proactive and motivated person, capable of setting and meeting
deadlines and delivering outputs to the required standard. Strong
organisation and team-working skills. 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 : Technical and
scientific activities contract linked to project activities 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 . Adaptable
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: 17-09-2026 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. Information on Personal Data Protection: Data
Controller: Fundació Hospital Universitari Vall d’Hebron Institut
de Recerca -VHIR-. Purpose: Personnel selection. Legal Basis: Your
consent. Data retention period: One year. If you are selected, as
long as the employment relationship is in force and legal
responsibilities may arise. Data sharing: Does not occur, except
for communications necessary to fulfill the purpose and those
required by law to public and private bodies. Rights: You can
access, rectify, delete, object to, and limit the processing of
data, as well as request data portability where applicable, by
contacting [email protected] . DPO: [email protected] . More
information: www.vhir.org Data Protection Authority:
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📌 Research Technician (Psychiatry, Mental Health andAddictions) (Cataluña)
🏢 VHIR
📍 Cataluña