The Vall d´Hebron Institute of Oncology (VHIO) Seeks a “Responsible of the Preclinical Imaging Platform (PIP) and Research Faculty”

Reference: 2026-055-01

Application deadline: Until the position is filled

Number of vacancies: 1

About Vall Hebron Campus

Vall d'Hebron Barcelona Campus is one of the largest and most dynamic health, research and innovation ecosystems in Southern Europe, bringing together clinical care, biomedical research, education and innovation within a unique integrated environment.

The Campus brings together leading institutions including the Vall d'Hebron University Hospital (HUVH), the Vall d'Hebron Research Institute (VHIR), the Vall d'Hebron Institute of Oncology (VHIO), the Multiple Sclerosis Centre of Catalonia (Cemcat) and the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), creating a multidisciplinary community of healthcare professionals, researchers, educators and technical experts committed to advancing human health.

Through its state-of-the-art scientific and technological infrastructures, Vall d'Hebron Barcelona Campus promotes collaborative and translational research, facilitating the interaction between basic scientists, clinicians and technology platforms to accelerate the development of innovative diagnostic and therapeutic solutions.

As a leading biomedical research environment, the Campus fosters excellence in scientific discovery, technological innovation and talent development, providing access to cutting-edge facilities and shared platforms that support high-impact research across a broad range of disciplines, from fundamental biology to precision medicine and preclinical development.

The Campus is internationally recognized for its commitment to translating scientific knowledge into tangible benefits for patients and society, strengthening collaborations with academic institutions, healthcare organizations and industry partners worldwide.

Position

The Vall d'Hebron Institute of Oncology (VHIO) is seeking an outstanding and highly motivated manager to serve as Responsible of the Preclinical Imaging Platform (PIP).

The Preclinical Imaging Platform (PIP) is one of the strategic research infrastructures of the Vall d'Hebron Campus. It is located within the shared Laboratory Animal Facility jointly operated by VHIO and the Vall d'Hebron Research Institute (VHIR) and is managed by VHIO under a shared governance model, whereby the strategic development of the Platform is jointly defined by both institutions.

The Platform provides state-of-the-art preclinical imaging modalities and technological expertise to support translational biomedical research across the Campus.

Current imaging modalities include:

• Micro-Computed Tomography (Micro-CT)

• High-Frequency Ultrasound

• Optical Imaging (Bioluminescence and Fluorescence)

• MicroPET/CT ans SPECT

The successful candidate will lead the technical and operational management of the Platform, ensuring scientific excellence, service quality, technological innovation and sustainable development.

In addition, the selected candidate will have the opportunity to collaborate on research projects related to the different disciplines covered in our Campus, providing his/ her expertise and supporting in the development of the projects, at the degree that is requested by the different research groups.

This position offers the opportunity to be in a strategic Core Facility within one of Europe's most collaborative biomedical research campuses.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead technical and operational management of the Preclinical Imaging Platform.

• Define technological roadmap of the Platform in coordination with VHIO and VHIR.

• Ensure alignment of the Platform with the strategic priorities jointly established by both institutions.

• Supervision and organization of the Radioactive Facility

• Coordinate Platform personnel, workload and operational planning.

• Ensure the delivery of high-quality imaging services to internal and external users.

• Advise researchers on experimental design, imaging protocols and quantitative image analysis.

• Develop, implement and continuously improve Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

• Back-up for image acquisition and analysis when needed

• Develop and negotiate the equipment maintenance programs, technological upgrades and quality assurance.

• Organize the image storage and transfer system with IT unit

• Promote the Platform nationally and internationally.

• Foster collaborations with academic institutions, hospitals, research infrastructures and industry.

• Monitor activity indicators (KPIs), financial performance and sustainability.

• Ensure compliance with institutional quality standards, biosafety regulations and applicable legislation.

• Act as Imaging Advisor to the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC).

• Contribute to institutional teaching and training activities.

• Participate in competitive national and international research projects.

Education and Qualifications

Required

• PhD in Life Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Veterinary Medicine, Medicine, Biology or a related discipline.

• Accreditation for Functions B, C and D according to Spanish legislation (RD 53/2013).

• Excellent written and spoken English.

Desirable

• Radioactive facility Supervisor License

• Experience working in multidisciplinary scientific environments.

Experience and Knowledge

Required

• Demonstrated expertise in preclinical imaging technologies

• Experience working in Core Facilities or shared research infrastructures.

• Experience in image acquisition, processing and quantitative analysis.

• Experience designing and conducting imaging studies using laboratory animals.

• Knowledge of imaging acquisition and analysis software.

• Knowledge of laboratory animal welfare regulations.

• Experience working under quality management systems.

• Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills.

• Strong collaborative and service-oriented mindset.

Highly Valued

• Expertise in molecular imaging (PET/CT and SPECT equipment) techniques

• Experience in a Radioactive Facility

• Previous experience leading Core Facilities or scientific infrastructures.

• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams.

• Experience obtaining competitive research funding.

• Experience managing research infrastructure budgets.

• Expertise in AI-based image analysis, radiomics or computational imaging.

Personal Competencies

• Strong organisational and project management skills.Excellent interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work across institutional boundaries.

• Commitment to service excellence. Strategic thinking.

• Collaborative approach.

• Innovation-oriented mindset.

Additional information:

We offer:

• 📈The possibility of developing your professional career in a competitive environment.

• 🧠To be part of a center 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.

• 💶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.

• 🏃‍➡️Take advantage of doing sports at great prices with WellHub.

• 🩺You’ll have access to weekly physiotherapy sessions at the office, offered at a reduced price for the team.

Why Joining Vall Hebron Campus?

Joining Vall d'Hebron Barcelona Campus means becoming part of one of Europe's leading health, research and innovation ecosystems, where biomedical research, clinical care and education converge through the collaboration of VHIR, VHIO, HUVH, Cemcat and UAB.

As Responsible of the Preclinical Imaging Platform, you will manage a strategic Campus-wide infrastructure, supporting cutting-edge research across disciplines and collaborating with internationally recognised scientists and clinicians.

This position offers a unique opportunity to combine the leadership of a state-of-the-art Core Facility with the development of an active research programme, contributing to innovation in preclinical imaging and translational biomedical research while helping advance the scientific excellence of Vall d'Hebron Barcelona Campus.

Application Process

Applicants should submit:

• Cover Letter.

• Complete Curriculum Vitae.

• Contact details of at least two professional referees.

• A Research Statement (maximum two pages) outlining previous achievements and the candidate's vision for the future development of the Preclinical Imaging Platform.

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.