VHIR's Associate Professor

VHIR; Barcelona; Presencial; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

A prominent research institute in Barcelona is seeking an experienced professor for the Master in Translational Biomedical Research. The role involves teaching, mentoring students, contributing to curriculum development, and conducting research in Liver Diseases. Applicants should hold a PhD, be fluent in Catalan, Spanish, and English, and have at least 5 years of teaching experience. This part-time position offers flexibility in hours and the potential for renewal over four academic years.

Formación

• Hold a PhD or equivalent experience in related field.
• At least 5 years of university-level teaching experience.
• Postdoctoral research experience of more than three years.

Responsabilidades

• Contribute to the curriculum development of the master program.
• Give lectures and supervise students.
• Participate in academic coordination meetings.

Conocimientos

Fluent in Catalan

Fluent in Spanish

Fluent in English

Excellent communication skills

Strong leadership

Educación

PhD in a relevant field

Descripción del empleo

VHIR is seeking a highly motivated and experienced professional to join the teaching staff of the Master in Translational Biomedical Research.

JOB DESCRIPTION

VHIR associate professors are involved in teaching activities, academic coordination, student evaluation, and mentoring tasks. Professors are also responsible for designing teaching contents and materials, learning methodologies, and evaluation methods, ensuring quality standards and the acquisition of the required knowledge and expected skills by the students.

In particular we are offering 1 position for an experienced researcher and professor in the field of Liver Diseases.

This position is offered under a service agreement. It does not constitute an employment or labour contract.

Education and qualifications

Required :

• Hold a PhD in a field related to the subject they teach. If not, candidates with postgraduate studies and a minimum proved experience of 8 years in the field that they teach can also be considered
• Fluent in Catalan, Spanish and English

Experience and knowledge

Required :

• At least 5 years of proven experience as lecturer or professor in graduate and/or postgraduate courses at the University or equivalent higher education institutions
• Be employed at Campus Vall dHebron

Main responsibilities and duties

• Contribute to the development of the curriculum and syllabus of the master programme
• Give lectures
• Invite and supervise lessons of invited lecturers
• Supervise contents and teaching materials of their lessons and ensure they are available for the students
• Participate in the design of the exams and other evaluation tests as well as in their development and the assessment of their results
• Mentor between 2 and 4 Masters students per year
• Participate in academic coordination meetings and give support to the Modules Coordinator
• Take part as evaluator in the Masters Thesis Evaluation Committees
• Take part in the teaching quality evaluation survey

Evaluation Criteria

Applicants shall demonstrate a proven research and teaching capacity. All applicants’ research and teaching merits to date, abilities in research management and administration as well as other general merits will be assessed. The assessment criteria are as follows:

Professional experience (40%)

• Have a postdoctoral research experience of more than three years. Have a competitive research contract
• Special consideration: Miguel Servet, Joan Rods, or Ro Ortega. Candidates with no scientific career must demonstrate approximately five years of experience in the subject they teach
• Clinical experience and/or involvement in clinical research
• Publications and transfer of research results
• Hold a PI position
• Foreign experience
• Technology transfer patents, utility models
• Training activity (40%)

Training activity (40%)

• Demonstrable skill and experience
• Involvement in the teaching of graduate and/or postgraduate courses. Previous teaching experience in the Master in Translational Biomedical Research will be specially considered
• Experience in the supervision and follow-up of Master and Doctorate students
• Experience in the assessment of Masters Degree Final Projects and Doctoral Thesis
• Previous experience in academic coordination and teaching management tasks
• Proven accreditation of tenure-track lecturer, researcher, or advanced research by AQU (or the equivalent accreditations by ANECA)
• Knowledge of the Catalan University System and general understanding of teaching quality processes and policies

Soft skills (20%)

• Excellent communication, pedagogical, and training skills
• Self-motivated and positive minded
• Strong leadership and hands-on attitude that emphasizes teamwork and encourages individuals to learn and grow

Conditions

• Part-time position: 20-30 hours/year approximately
• Starting date: October 2025
• Service Agreement Length: 4 academic courses (renewable annually)

Deadline to apply

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.

Key Skills

AI, Genetics, Clinical Trials, Pharmacy Residency, Research Experience, Teaching, Higher Education Teaching, Curriculum Development, Grant Writing, Program Development, Mentoring, Research Laboratory Experience

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1