The Vall d’Hebron Research Institute’s (VHIR) Stroke and Interventional Neuroradiology Research Group is looking for a Research Technician to support and coordinate research projects focused on neurovascular diseases, embolization techniques and advanced neuroimaging. Main responsibilities and duties: Provide support to TRAMMAV-BCN project, aimed at developing and evaluating an in vivo model of molecular embolization for brain arteriovenous malformations. The role will include supporting experimental embolization procedures involving the rete mirabile and acquiring the technical skills required for their performance. Specific responsibilities will include: assisting during embolization procedures recording and organising procedural imaging data in DICOM format performing quantitative image-based analyses to assess the percentage of rete mirabile embolized, embolization speed, vascular penetration, reflux, radiopacity, and distribution of the embolic agent. Coordinate and manage the NAIF 2.0 – COGNIFY Project, focused on assessing glymphatic system function in patients with intracranial dural arteriovenous fistulas through diffusion MRI. Main responsibilities will include: processing and analysis of multimodal MRI data, with particular emphasis on diffusion MRI, using FSL, MRtrix and 3D Slicer software as well as the development and application of an image-processing pipeline for the registration of volumetric multiphase angiographic datasets to structural and diffusion MRI; identification and quantitative analysis of brain parenchyma corresponding to abnormal venous drainage territories. Analysis of pre
- and post-embolization imaging data, comparison of quantitative MRI biomarkers and the assessment of their association with clinical characteristics and patient-reported symptoms Education and

qualifications:
Required:



Master’s degree in Medicine and Surgery Specialist qualification, or completion of specialist training, in Radiology Advanced training and clinical experience in Neuroradiology Professional fluency in Spanish and English Knowledge of Catalan Desirable: Specific training in neurovascular imaging and advanced MRI techniques Experience and knowledge: Required: At least three years of clinical training and experience in neuroradiology Experience in the acquisition and interpretation of brain MRI. Experience in acquiring advanced MRI techniques data, specifically diffusion tensor imaging. Knowledge of neurovascular imaging and neurovascular disorders, including participation in VASCERN educational programs Experience in multimodal medical image analysis and image-processing workflows. Practical experience with dedicated neuroimaging software 3D Slicer, FSL, MRtrix. Experience in scientific research, including literature review, data analysis, preparation of scientific manuscripts and presentation of research findings at national and international conferences. Ability to work within multidisciplinary clinical and research teams and to collaborate in an international academic environment. Desirable: Research experience in cerebrovascular and neurovascular imaging. Knowledge of statistical analysis and experience with IBM SPSS Software. Experience with RIS/PACS systems and clinical radiology workstations.



Scientific publication record in peer-reviewed journals in the fields of neuroradiology, neurovascular imaging and diffusion MRI. Experience presenting original research at national and international scientific meetings. Familiarity with research methodology, systematic reviews and quantitative analysis of imaging biomarkers Labour

conditions:

Working hours
Part-time (30 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 Duration: 4 months 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 . Flexible

working hours
. 23 days of annual leave plus 9 personal days . Adaptable 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

📌 Research Technician (Cataluña)
🏢 VHIR
📍 Cataluña