The Biostatistics Unit at the Germans Trias i Pujol Research Institute (IGTP) provides a full range of statistical services to IGTP campus researchers and external public andprivate organisations. We support researchers throughout the entire research process,from study design and planning to data analysis and interpretation of results. Ourmission is to improve the quality and rigour of biomedical research by providing expertbiostatistical guidance. Our team consists of six highly qualified statisticians andmathematicians with extensive experience in health research.
We are seeking a Data Manager to support the development, administration, andquality management of research data systems using REDCap (Research Electronic DataCapture) across the IGTP campus. The successful candidate will work closely withinvestigators, statisticians, project managers, and research teams to design andmaintain REDCap databases, establish data-management procedures, monitor dataquality, and prepare datasets for analysis and reporting.
The role will also contribute to the standardisation and continuous improvement ofdata-management practices, promote the effective use of REDCap, and supportresearch teams throughout the data lifecycle.
We are looking for a proactive, organised, and collaborative professional with strongdata-management skills and a commitment to data quality, reproducibility, security, andgood research practices in biomedical research.
The selected candidate will be responsible for managing REDCap projects and also supporting data quality across unit projects. Key responsibilities include:
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REDCap Database Development and Administration: Design, develop,maintain, and administer REDCap databases and data collection toolsaccording to study and project requirements.
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Data Management and Quality Assurance: Ensure data accuracy,completeness, consistency, and quality through validation checks, datacleaning, and documented data-management procedures.
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Data Extraction, Reporting, and Analysis Support: Prepare, extract, anddocument high-quality datasets and reports to support statistical analysis,monitoring, and research activities.
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Data Security and Compliance: Ensure appropriate data access,confidentiality, security, and compliance with institutional policies, researchprotocols, and applicable data-protection requirements.
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Training and User Support: Provide training, guidance, and technicalsupport to research teams on the effective and appropriate use of REDCap.
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Project Coordination: Collaborate with investigators, statisticians, projectmanagers, and other stakeholders to ensure efficient implementation andmanagement of research data systems.
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Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Management, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Public Health, Health Informatics, Computer Science, Information Systems, Statistics, or a related field.
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At least 3 years of experience developing and managing databases using REDCap.
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At least 3 years of experience in data cleaning, validation, quality assurance, and database documentation.
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Strong proficiency in R for data management; experience with additional statistical or programming software such as Stata, SAS, SPSS, SQL, or Python would be considered an asset.
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Proficiency in English.
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Strong interpersonal skills, adaptability, and a collaborative approach to teamwork.
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Knowledge of relevant regulatory guidelines, such as ICH-GCP, would be considered an asset.
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Permanent contract under the Science Law 14/2011.
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Full-time working schedule.
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Date of incorporation: October-November 2026.
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Gross remuneration according to the candidate’s qualifications and experience between 25000 - 35000€.
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Flexible payment (childminding vouchers).
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23 days holiday and 5 days for personal matters.
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Training capsules by the company.
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Be part of an excellent multidisciplinary research centre with the HRS4R badge.
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Location on the Can Ruti Campus, a first-class translational researchenvironment in the Barcelona area, in a very stimulating scientific environment.The IGTP offers a supportive, friendly and collaborative ecosystem to promoteprofessional development and help you achieve your research goals.
https://www.germanstrias.org/ca/technology-services/biostatistics/
Interested persons must attach to the application:
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Motivation letter explaining their interest in the position.
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Updated CV.
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Contact of 2-3 references.
Applications will be evaluated in accordance with the guiding principles and objectives of the supply systems, following the process described below:
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Curricular evaluation: analysis of the curriculum vitae to assess aspects related to training, professional career and experience in positions related to the job position under selection.
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Personal interview: once the résumé has been evaluated, the selected candidates will be called for a personal interview to verify and expand on the information detailed in the résumé and to evaluate aspects related to experience and professional skills.
Applications that do not meet the requirements, that are not included in the cases foreseen or that are not processed in accordance with the established procedure will not be considered in the selection process.
The call for applications will be from 8th September to 25th September.
The Germans Trias i Pujol Research Institute (IGTP) is a public research centre located in Badalona. Its main objective is to increase scientific knowledge in order to transform it into solutions to improve the health and medical care of patients and the community.
The Institute is associated with one of the major university hospitals in the Barcelona area, the Germans Trias i Pujol Hospital, and is part of the Can Ruti biomedical campus. IGTP is a CERCA centre and is also accredited as a centre of excellence by the Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII) and is in charge of coordinating the management and scientific strategy of the campus, working in close collaboration with the other centres.
The Germans Trias i Pujol Research Institute carries out research within 9 areas:
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Cancer
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Cardiovascular and Respiratory Diseases
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Community Health
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Diseases of the Liver and Digestive Tract
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Endocrine and Diseases of the Metabolism, Bones and Kidneys
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Immunology and Inflammation
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Infectious Diseases
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Neuroscience
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Science of Behaviour and Substance Abuse
Scientists working in these areas publish an average of over 900 papers a year, contribute to improved treatment and healthcare protocols, produce patents and set up spin-off companies in order to improve the lives of patients.
The following video is a bird's eye view of Campus Can Ruti a top-tier translational research environment in the Barcelona area, in a very stimulating scientific environment. The IGTP offers a supportive, friendly and collaborative ecosystem to promote professional development and help you achieve your research goals.
The IGTP, in its commitment to equal opportunities, guarantees equal treatment between candidates and persons with a degree of disability equal to or greater than 33 per 100, as accredited by the Spanish Autonomous Regions or the State Administration, or who have been declared to have a total permanent disability in a different profession through a resolution of the National Institute of Social Security, while retaining functional capacity for the completion of the tasks of the post will be positively considered.
