Research Associate (Physiology and pathophysiology of the digestive tract)

Job description

Vall d'Hebron Research Institute (VHIR) is a public sector institution, located in Barcelona (Spain) that promotes and develops innovative biomedical research at the University Hospital Vall d'Hebron. VHIR is oriented towards finding solutions to the health problems of the citizens and has the will to contribute to the scientific, educational, social and economic development within its area of competence around the world. In the Physiology and Pathophysiology of the Digestive Tract group, the gastroenterology line investigates the integrated function of the intestinal tract including secretion, motility and absorption in health and disease. It also studies the interactions of intestinal inflammation with some aspects of enteric flora in inflammatory bowel disease. VHIR offers a position for a Research Associate in the Digestive and Liver Diseases Research Group focused on the Neurophysiology and neurophysiopathology of the digestive tract. Main responsibilities and duties: Coordinate and manage the line of investigation on the development of new technologies for management of intestinal disorders by means of psychological interventions. Prepare and organise the interaction with the...