.The Vall d'Hebron Research Institute (VHIR) is a public sector institution that promotes and develops the research, innovation, and biosanitary teaching of the Vall d'Hebron University Hospital.
Through the excellence of our research, we identify problems of society and contribute to spreading them around the world.
In April 2015, the Vall d'Hebron Research Institute (VHIR) obtained the recognition of the European Commission HR Excellence.
This recognition proves that VHIR endorses the general principles of the European Charter for Researchers and a Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers (Charter & Code).
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, religion, age, disability, or race.
Biostatistician - Rare Anemias Disorders Research Line The University Hospital Vall d'Hebron is highly specialized in rare diseases on a regional, national, and international level with its incorporation as a full member of 20 of the 24 European Reference Networks (ERN).
The Rare Anemia Disorders (RHD) research line is led by Dr. Mañú Pereira, head of the Rare Anemia Disorders research lab within the "CANCER Y ENFERMEDADES HEMATOLOGICAS INFANTILES" group.
Our research strategy is focused on the development and validation of innovative methodological approaches for better characterization of patients affected by rare anemia disorders according to their individual features to allow personal risk profiles and personalized medicine.
Within the ERN-EuroBloodNet and in line with the strategy at the European level, the team is leading several projects on European patients' registries for rare haematological diseases, aiming at avoiding fragmentation of data by promoting the standards for patient registries' interoperability.
In this context, we are looking for a highly motivated, self-driven, and committed Biostatistician who will support the delivery of our projects and: Give support in statistical tasks and database management.
Prepare periodic statistical reports.
Coordinate IT tasks.
Minimum Requirements Education and Qualifications: Required: Bachelor's Degree in Statistics or Computer Science or Bachelor's Degree in Science with a Master's Degree in Statistics or Bioinformatics.
Experience with data collection software (experience with REDCap will be a real plus).
Knowledge of programming language (everyday use): R or Python.
Fluency in English (We are working at European level and have frequent meetings in English).
Desired: Knowledge or training in IT (servers, data hosting, etc.)
to be able to communicate and/or coordinate the technical aspects of the actions between institutions and departments