Clinical Researcher (Childhood Cancer And Blood Disorders)

VHIR offers a vacancy for a Clinical Researcher within the Childhood Cancer & Blood Disorders Group.

The Paediatric Haematology and Oncology Division of Vall d’Hebron Hospital treats around 120 children and adolescents with cancer per year as well as up to 500 new patients with haematological conditions and performs 50 stem cell transplants. The unit is part of the European Innovative Therapies for Children with Cancer (ITCC) consortium and has an ambitious clinical research program including early and late phase trials, a personalised medicine programme and multiple lines of research in stem cell transplants, sarcomas, neuroblastoma, CNS tumours and non-malignant haematology. All research is conducted by the Childhood Cancer & Blood Disorders Group of VHIR. There are 30 early-phase and 18 late-phase clinical trials ongoing.

Education and qualifications:

Required:

• Degree in Medicine
• Specialist training in Paediatrics (via MIR or equivalent)

Experience and knowledge:

Required:

• At least 2 years of experience in Paediatric Haematology

Desired:

• Training in biomedical research, good clinical practice, stem cell transplantation, palliative care, advanced life support
• Experience in Research in Paediatric Haematology, Oncology and Stem Cell Transplantation
• Good communication skills and good team player
• Knowledge of medical English terminology
• Experience in Clinical Trials in Paediatric Haematology and Oncology, particularly early phase

Main responsibilities and duties:

• Participation in recruitment and trial-related activities of patients with haematological malignancies enrolled in early/late-phase clinical trials (Paediatric Haematology).
• Communication with sponsors.
• Participation in the development of academic clinical trials, our personalised medicine programme and research projects led by the unit in the field of paediatric hematologic malignancies, in close collaboration with ITCC Prepare/Organize.

Labour conditions:

• Part-time position 25h/week
• Starting date: Immediate
• Gross annual salary: Remuneration will depend on experience and skills. Salary ranges are consistent with our Collective Agreement pay scale.
• Contract: Permanent linked to project

What can we offer?

• Incorporation to Vall d’Hebron Research Institute (VHIR), a public sector institution that promotes and develops the biomedical research, innovation and teaching at Vall d'Hebron University Hospital (HUVH), the biggest hospital of Barcelona and the largest of Catalan Institute of Health (ICS).
• A scientific environment of excellence, highly dynamic, where high-end biomedical projects are continuously developed.
• Continuous learning and a wide range of responsibilities within a stimulating work environment.
• Individual training opportunities.
• Flexible working hours.
• 23 days of holidays + 9 personal days.
• Flexible Remuneration Program (including dining checks, health insurance, transportation and more)
• Corporate Benefits: platform through which you can obtain significant discounts on travel, culture, technology, gastronomy, sports... among many others.
• Healthy Offering: choose from a variety of wellbeing focused activities to be the healthiest you.

Deadline to apply: 16-12-2024

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.