The Vall d´Hebron Institute of Oncology (VHIO) Seeks a “Junior Group Leader”.

Reference: Ref. 2024-081-01

Application deadline: Until the position is filled

Number of vacancies: 1

Job description:

Vall d´Hebron Institute of Oncology (VHIO) is a leading cancer research center associated with Vall d’Hebron University Hospital that integrates translational and clinical research to tackle the most pressing challenges in cancer research and patient care. For more information, including a description of the research programs, please visit: www.vhio.net

VHIO is now accepting applications for a Junior Group Leader position. We seek applications from outstanding early-career investigators eager to establish an independent research laboratory in computational cancer research oriented to understanding mechanisms of disease and generating insights for clinical translation in oncology. Applicants should have a PhD or MD/PhD degree, demonstrate a strong track-record of publications during their postdoc, and proven capacity to attract competitive funding.

The successful candidate will be provided with laboratory space, a competitive start-up package, and access to state-of-the-art core units and facilities to develop their research proposal. They will be expected to work within a highly collaborative and interdisciplinary environment, in close interaction with clinical researchers within the context of our transversal taskforces.

Position Highlights:

• Academic Excellence: VHIO offers an intellectually stimulating environment within one of Europe’s top academic healthcare ecosystems.
• Resources: The position includes access to state-of-the-art core facilities, high-performance computing resources, and interdisciplinary collaborations.
• Supportive Infrastructure: Competitive laboratory space, a start-up package, and administrative support are provided to facilitate the successful development of your research program.
• Collaborative Opportunities: Engage with VHIO’s transversal task forces, integrating basic, translational, and clinical research.

Requirements:

• PhD or MD/PhD degree.
• A strong publication record during PhD and postdoctoral training.
• Proven ability to attract competitive research funding.
• Commitment to collaborative and interdisciplinary research.

Application Requirements: Interested candidates should submit the following documents:

• Full Curriculum Vitae, with a detailed list of publications, funding achievements, and other relevant honors and recognitions.
• Letter of Intent describing your scientific trajectory to date and motivation for leading an independent group at VHIO.
• Research Proposal (max. 3 pages) outlining your vision and main research lines for your independent research program.
• References: Contact details of at least two references.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis by VHIO’s Internal Scientific Committee. Shortlisted candidates may be invited for an on-site or virtual interview, including a presentation of their research vision.

Additional information:

We offer:

• 📈The possibility of developing your professional career in a competitive environment.
• 🧠To be part of a centre that is constantly developing, pursuing excellence in research and collaborating with leading teams.
• 🫱🏻‍🫲🏾We offer and promote a diverse and inclusive environment, and welcome all people equally, regardless of age, disability, gender, nationality, race, religion or sexual orientation.
• 🪴We care about our environment and understand the importance of sustainability. We have the GreenVhio program, which you can be a part of.

Conditions:

• 📝Permanent contract.
• 🗓️Full-time position, 37.5 hours per week.
• 🍉Fresh fruit every tuesday.
  
• 💶Salary according to qualifications and experience following VHIO pay scales.
• 💳Flexible remuneration program (includes restaurant vouchers/cards, transport, medical insurance, and “baby daycare” voucher).
• ⏰Flexible working hours and measures to balance work, family, and personal life, and promote gender equality, as established in the VHIO collective agreement.
• 🗺️24 days of holidays and 6 personal days.
  
• 🎓Fully subsidized Catalan, Spanish, or English courses.

Vall d’Hebron Institute Oncology (VHIO) endorses the Requirements and Principles of the European Charter for Researchers, the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers promoted by the European Commission and follows Equal Opportunities policies.

On 10th April 2018 VHIO was awarded the “HR Excellence in Research” logo. Our Institute was consequently granted permission to use the HR Excellence in Research Award logo as demonstration of its stimulating and favourable work environment in line with the Charter & Code.