Neurologists at the Barcelonaβeta Brain Research Centre Foundation

About the employer

The Barcelonaβeta Brain Research Center (BBRC) is a research center dedicated to the prevention of Alzheimer's disease and the study of cognitive functions affected in healthy and pathological aging. It was created in 2012 by the Pasqual Maragall Foundation, with the support of the Pompeu Fabra University.

The mission of the BBRC is to provide innovative solutions to decipher and prevent biological changes and cognitive dysfunction associated with neurodegenerative diseases. Due to the aging of the world population, these diseases constitute a global challenge, since for example, dementia can reach epidemic levels in 2050, with a forecast of more than 150 million people affected, if is not found a way to prevent its appearance and development.

The BBRC received the HR Excellence in Research award (HRS4R) granted by the European Commission; a recognition that shows its adherence to the principles of the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Research Staff. The center offers a stimulating and favorable working environment in accordance with the Charter and Code, which describes the rights and responsibilities of researchers and their employers, and contributes to the creation of a transparent, attractive and open ecosystem at an international level.
Pasqual Maragall Foundation, Pompeu Fabra University and “la Caixa” Foundation are permanent members of the BBRC Board. The center is affiliated with and located in the Ciutadella Campus of the Pompeu Fabra University of Barcelona, in a building inaugurated in 2016. The BBRC headquarters has excellent technical facilities, including a 3TMR scanner dedicated to research, and spaces for conducting Clinical Trials and EEG. State-of-the-art scientific facilities, effective management and continuous high-standard peer-review evaluation are the BBRC core proceedings to ensure achieving world-class research results.

BBRC is also part of the Barcelona Biomedical Research Park (PRBB), a large research facility that hosts other seven different research institutions related to biomedical research, including the Center for Genomic Regulation (CRG), the Hospital del Mar Medical Research Institute (IMIM), the Department of Experimental and Health Sciences of the Pompeu Fabra University (CEXS-UPF), the Institute of Evolutionary Biology (IBE CSIC-UPF), the Barcelona Institute of Global Health (ISGlobal) and the Barcelona site of the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL), among others, in a multidisciplinary, collaborative and stimulating international environment in close contact with a clinical setting, thus conducive to translational research.

More information about BBRC: www.barcelonabeta.org

About the job

The Barcelonaβeta Research Center (BBRC) is looking for a full-time 2 Neurologists with the mission to supervise and coordinate the execution of various research projects conducted at the BBRC and integrate into the Neurology Service at Hospital del Mar to perform routine clinical and research visits.

Main Responsibilities

Participate in clinical projects (clinical trials and observational studies) for the prevention of cognitive decline within the BBRC:

• Conduct clinical project visits and ensure sound procedures while maintaining the participant's medical safety, controlling the protocol, and complying with GCP.
• Ensure the highest quality standards for clinical research: the candidate will act as a subject matter expert to provide guidance to internal and external investigators on methods, standards, procedures, and other advanced methodological issues.
• Be responsible for pharmacovigilance issues and closely monitor serious (and non-serious) adverse events.
• Attend research project-related meetings: selection visits, investigator meetings, initiation visits, monitoring visits, etc.
• Collaborate with the Clinical Operations Manager to ensure compliance with deadlines and the achievement of milestones throughout various studies.
• Serve as the reference neurologist for the entire operational team and be responsible for neurological medical decisions.
• Coordinate and supervise clinical visits at BBRC and manage incidental neuroimaging findings and cases of cognitive decline or other neurological conditions in different BBRC studies.
•  Coordinate regular meetings to discuss clinical cases.
•  Address BBRC's needs regarding global organizational activities, such as developing and supervising presentation materials,  roviding training, and supporting the development/implementation of standard operating procedures as needed.
   Possibility of participating in research activities linked to a Research Group:
•  Collaborate with other BBRC neurologists in developing the research infrastructure.
•  Opportunity to join existing research lines or develop new ones.
   Integrate into the activity of the Neurology Service at Hospital del Mar (routine clinical care and clinical trials):
•  Conduct routine clinical visits at the Cognitive Disorders Unit.
•  Conduct visits in the context of clinical trials.
•  Perform lumbar punctures for diagnostic and research purposes.
•  Be involved in regular clinical and research meetings.
•  Participate, when applicable, in research activities related to the Cognitive Disorders Unit.
•  On-call duties.

Required qualifications and professional experience

•   Medical degree.
•   Neurology residency (MIR) is preferred; other related specialties (e.g., Geriatrics or other medical specialties with proven expe-   rienience in cognitive decline) will also be considered.
•   Experience as an investigator or sub-investigator in national and international clinical research (industry and/or academic cli       nical trials) is highly valued.
•   Demonstrated independent medical judgment.
•   Knowledge and perfect training in GCP will be positively evaluated.
•   Excellent verbal skills in English and Spanish; Catalan will be positively considered.
    Personal skills
•   Must possess strong interpersonal skills and work effectively with a multidisciplinary team.
•   Ability to think independently and work collaboratively (empathic and focused team- worker).
•   Organizational skills: ability to initiate, manage and direct multiple tasks and projects is necessary.
•   Demonstrate the ability to solve problems.
•   Interest in joining a non-profit organization with a mission of high social impact.

We offer

•   Starting date: Immediate
•   Full-time position, 38 hours weekly.
•   Salary will depend on experience and will be in accordance to the BBRC's reward Policy and Development Plan.
•   Flexible Compensation plan (meal card, health insurance, kindergarten).
•   Holidays: 23 working days proportional to the date of hiring. Furthermore, other extra calendar days such as long weekends       and days in March-April and December.
•   We offer a very stimulating environment with infrastructure and unique opportunities for professional development.

We offer and promote a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applicants regardless of age, disability, gender, nationality, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity. We offer as well, the unique research opportunity in a highly innovative project in a multidisciplinary institution.
At BBRC we also care about developing your professional abilities and career. We evaluate the potential of our team to develop the skills necessary to achieve a high level of professional performance.

Application process

To apply, please submit a single PDF file containing the following:

•  Cover Letter: Highlighting your interests, experience, and motivation for joining the Foundation's mission. 
• Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• References: the names and contact details of up to three references will be requested as the candidacy progresses. 
  All documentation must be submitted confidentially and electronically to talent@barcelonabeta.org (please specify the position you are applying for in the subject line).