Research Technician (Research on ageing, frailty and transitions in Barcelona)

VHIR offers a research position in the REFiT-bcn Aging Research Group. The candidate will be participating in the ISMED-CLIM project, a Horizon European project aiming to test and demonstrate transformative solutions to build resilience towards health risks caused by the effects of climate change. We will bring together regions, local authorities, communities and policy makers with clinical, environmental and social scientists and information technology (IT) experts to develop and pilot a technological and digital solutions for mitigation of climate change health risks and increase healthcare system resilience in the Mediterranean biogeographical region. Then we will test the solutions in the real-world setting, by conducting a randomised clinical trial with older adults. The proposal is coordinated by the University of Cyprus and involves 37 partners within the Mediterranean region.

The candidate will be in charge of the coordination and execution of the field work of a randomised clinical trial to test solutions to protect older adults from heat waves and pollution.

Education and qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Health (Medicine, Nurse, Therapist)
• Master’s degree related to Public Health, research methodology, global health, environmental epidemiology, other related to health
• Fluency in Catalan, Spanish, English (business level)

Desired:

• Specific/Additional training in Aging research, Pragmatic clinical trials of Complex interventions

Experience and knowledge:

Required:

• At least one year experience in field work, data collection, PROMs administration, comprehensive geriatric assessment and/or testing technologies for older adults
• Organised and methodical with high motivation and initiative
• Ability to communicate with different stakeholders and in transdisciplinary settings

Main responsibilities and duties:

• Participate in the design, execution, analysis and interpretation of data of a randomised controlled trial to test the solutions developed for the protection of older adults against heat waves.
• Lead and execute the field work of the clinical trial in Barcelona.
• Engage in other projects related to aging and technology and search for new opportunities of funding in this research line.

Labour conditions:

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: 22-05-2025

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