Clinical Researcher (Pneumology)

Vall-D; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

VHIR affiliation

Dynamic scientific environment

Flexible working hours

Annual leave + personal days

Job summary

Fundació Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron - Institut de Recerca (VHIR) seeks a Clinical Researcher focused on implementing cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia (CBT‑I), investigating insomnia phenotypes, and validating Spanish-language versions of the Munich Chronotype Questionnaire for children, adolescents and shift workers.

The role involves patient selection, supervision of CBT‑I groups, project proposal drafting, data handling, and actigraphy report preparation in a part-time

Qualifications

• Holds a degree in Medicine.
• Completion of specialist training (MIR).
• Master's Degree in Sleep Medicine. TECH University.
• Desirable: Master's Degree in Neurosciences-TECH University.
• Relevant clinical experience as a medically qualified professional.
• Experience in participation in research lines and/or projects.

Responsibilities

• Patient selection for insomnia-related projects and follow-up.
• Supervision of a cognitive-behavioural therapy group for insomnia.
• Participation in drafting of project proposals for the Sleep Unit.
• Drafting of content, database entry, and statistical analysis for conference presentations and publications.
• Review and preparation of reports based on actigraphy data.

Skills

Clinical research experience

Statistical analysis

Education

Medicine degree

MIR specialist training

Master's in Sleep Medicine

Master's in Neuroscience (Desirable)

Job description

The Multidisciplinary Sleep Unit has an established track record in research projects and clinical trials covering the full spectrum of sleep disorders, including sleep-disordered breathing, narcolepsy, idiopathic hypersomnia, restless legs syndrome, circadian rhythm disorders and insomnia.

Currently, the Unit is involved in clinical trials investigating novel treatments for narcolepsy and dual orexin receptor antagonists (DORAs), as well as research projects aimed at identifying distinct insomnia phenotypes and implementing cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia (CBT‑I), the first‑line treatment for this condition. The Unit also conducts research into circadian rhythm disorders.

We are seeking a Clinical Researcher With a particular focus on implementing cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia (CBT‑I), investigating insomnia phenotypes, and validating the Spanish‑language versions of the Munich Chronotype Questionnaire for children, adolescents and shift workers.

Main responsibilities and duties:

• Patient selection for participation in insomnia‑related projects, as well as the follow‑up of these patients.
• Supervision of a cognitive‑behavioural therapy group for insomnia.
• Participation in the drafting of project proposals for the Sleep Unit.
• Drafting of content, database entry, and statistical analysis for conference presentations and publications.
• Review and preparation of reports based on actigraphy data.

Required qualifications:

• Holds a degree in Medicine
• Completion of specialist training (MIR)
• Master's Degree in Sleep Medicine. TECH University

Desirable qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Neurosciences-TECH University

Required experience and knowledge:

• Relevant clinical experience as a medically qualified professional.
• Experience in participation in research lines and/or projects.

Note: Applicants may be required to provide evidence of their experience and achievements related to the requirements of the position during the application process through the ATS.

Labour conditions:

• Working hours: Part‑time (18 hours per week).
• Starting date: As soon as possible or Month.
• 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.
• Flexible 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: 12-11-2026

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 organisation, regardless of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, age, functional diversity or ethnicity.