The Tropical Medicine Unit at Vall d’Hebron University
Hospital conducts clinical and research activities focused on
tropical and neglected tropical diseases, with a strong commitment
to integral health and international collaboration. Research
activities include the development and implementation of
international projects addressing tropical and neglected diseases
and broader global health challenges, particularly in low- and
middle-income countries. The group works through multidisciplinary
and international partnerships with healthcare institutions,
research centres, public health authorities, universities and
community-based organisations. The position combines scientific
research with the coordination and management of international
research projects. The successful candidate will contribute to the
design, implementation and evaluation of global health research,
with a particular focus on sexual and reproductive health, while
supporting international partnerships, capacity building,
scientific dissemination and the development of new competitive
research proposals.



Main responsibilities and duties: Coordinate
international research and cooperation projects, ensuring the
implementation of scientific, technical and operational activities
in accordance with project objectives, timelines and funding
requirements. Design and contribute to research protocols and
studies in global health, with particular emphasis on sexual and
reproductive health, adolescent health and health inequalities.
Coordinate field research activities and collaborate with local
research institutions, health authorities, healthcare
professionals, community organisations and international partners.
Provide scientific and technical support for the development,
implementation and evaluation of research interventions and
capacity-building activities. Prepare and organise project
meetings, training activities, workshops and scientific or
technical events with national and international partners. Analy

📌 International Research Projects Officer (Cataluña)
🏢 VHIR
📍 Cataluña