The Vall d´Hebron Institute of Oncology (VHIO) Seeks a “Junior Academic & Training Officer”

Reference: 2025-057-01

Application deadline: Until the position is filed

Number of vacancies: 1

Job description

We are seeking to recruit a “Junior Academic & Training Officer” to work in the VHIO Academy (Maternity Leave cover, e.g., 6–9 months). 

The Junior Academic & Training Officer will play a key role in supporting the planning, coordination, implementation, and monitoring of activities related to VHIO Academy's Scientific Training and Academic Programmes. 

The post-holder will work closely with the Research Culture & Development Officer and the Academic Officer to ensure the smooth delivery and continuous improvement of educational, training and international talent attraction initiatives. 

Tasks: 

The main responsibilities (although not exclusive) for this position will include:

• Support the Research Culture & Development Officer in all the scientific educational initiatives organized for young researchers, in particular doctoral and postdoctoral researchers.
  
• Training support: To provide support in the organization and development of training activities promoted by the Area (course registration, expedition of certificates, support in compiling training and academic indicators, etc.).
  
• Support the Academic Officer in the coordination of international talent attraction actions.
  
• Recruitment assistance: To support the Head of the Unit and the Academic Officer with recruitment processes.

As our ideal candidate, you will be expected to work with a high degree of autonomy and to pro-actively handle all the tasks. You will also enjoy contributing to dedicated projects in line with the future strategic development of the VHIO Academy. 

The candidate must have the following requirements:

• A university degree.
• At least one-year experience in the management of educational affairs.
• Experience in the management of educational programmes will be a plus.
• Proven experience in a research institute will be an asset.

Languages:

• Very good command (spoken and written) of English, Spanish and Catalan

Computer skills:

• Strong IT knowledge (user level)

Competences:

• Demonstrated effective organizational skills and the ability to work in an independent and proactive manner
• Excellent interpersonal skills are essential for this position, as is the ability to establish effective channels of communication with a large variety of stakeholders
• High degree of service orientation

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:

• 📝Maternity Leave cover, e.g., 6–9 months
• 🗓️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 Urban Sports Club.
• 🩺You’ll have access to weekly physiotherapy sessions at the office, offered at a reduced price for the team.

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.