Neurologist

• Immediate start.
• Permanent contract.
• Remuneration according to experience and in accordance with BBRC salary bands.
• Full-time employment of 38 hours per week.
• Flexible benefits plan (restaurant vouchers, medical insurance, and childcare vouchers).
• Extended vacations and flexible hours.
• Hybrid work model (on-site and teleworking) in accordance with the Foundation's internal regulations.
• Diverse, inclusive work environment committed to equal opportunities.

The Barcelonaβeta Brain Research Center (BBRC), a research center of the Pasqual Maragall Foundation, is a pioneering center in research for the prevention of Alzheimer's disease and the study of cognitive functions affected by healthy and pathological aging. Founded in 2012 by the Pasqual Maragall Foundation, with the support of Pompeu Fabra University and the impetus of the "la Caixa" Foundation through its flagship project, the ALFA cohort, the BBRC aims to provide innovative solutions to understand and prevent the biological changes and cognitive dysfunctions associated with neurodegenerative diseases.

With an eye on the global challenge posed by the aging population, the BBRC develops cutting-edge scientific research through top-tier technological infrastructures, including a 3T magnetic resonance scanner exclusive to research and spaces dedicated to clinical trials. The quality of the research is based on efficient management and a continuous evaluation system based on independent expert review processes.

The BBRC is part of the Barcelona Biomedical Research Park (PRBB), one of the most dynamic biomedical ecosystems in Europe. The PRBB offers an international, collaborative, and multidisciplinary environment, with a close connection to clinical activity that favors translational research.

The BBRC has been recognized with the HR Excellence in Research (HRS4R) seal awarded by the European Commission, which accredits the institutional commitment to the continuous improvement of human resources policies and to an open, transparent, and merit-based working environment, aligned with the European Charter for Researchers.

Hospital del Mar, a university hospital linked to Pompeu Fabra University (UPF) and integrated into the public health system of Catalonia, provides comprehensive healthcare and actively participates in health research and prevention programs. The Hospital del Mar Research Institute (HMRIB) is the biomedical research institute of Hospital del Mar accredited by the Instituto de Salud Carlos III. Pompeu Fabra University is a public university located in Barcelona, continuously recognized among the best universities in the State and with a prominent international projection.

The BBRC, in close collaboration with leading clinical and academic institutions, offers a unique and fully integrated environment that combines clinical care, translational research, and academic innovation to advance the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative diseases.

Additionally, the BBRC is a prominent member of the Alzheimer Barcelona HUB, a pioneering initiative that brings together research centers specialized in Alzheimer's and neurodegenerative disorders, as well as the city's main hospitals, including Hospital de Sant Pau, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, Hospital del Mar, and Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron.

This project, driven with the support of the Barcelona City Council, aims to accelerate scientific progress, improve the clinical care of people affected by Alzheimer's disease, and strengthen Barcelona's leadership in the research of these pathologies.

The creation of this HUB will contribute to promoting scientific excellence, attracting investment, favoring the transfer of knowledge to clinical practice, and driving specialized training in Alzheimer's and neurodegenerative diseases.

The BBRC is looking for a highly motivated Neurologist, with experience in dementias and other neurodegenerative diseases, excellent clinical competencies, and a clear orientation toward research.

The selected person will actively participate in the execution of the different research projects developed at the BBRC and will integrate into the Neurology Service of Hospital del Mar to develop clinical activity in the Memory Unit.

• Assessment, diagnosis, and follow-up of patients throughout the entire Alzheimer's disease continuum.
• Performing and interpreting neurological and neuropsychological examinations and complementary tests.
• Multidisciplinary collaboration and effective communication with patients and families.
• Conducting clinical visits in observational studies and clinical trials related to preventive and disease-modifying therapies.
• Ensuring compliance with study protocols, participant safety, and adherence to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards.
• Participating in the coordination of studies, investigator meetings, and research activities.
• Participating in clinical projects for the prevention and treatment of Alzheimer's disease.
• Performing clinical project visits ensuring quality standards, participant safety, and compliance with protocols and GCP.
• Acting as an expert reference in clinical trial methodology, advising internal and external teams on methodological, regulatory, and procedural aspects.
• Managing pharmacovigilance activities and monitoring serious and non-serious adverse events.
• Participating in key study meetings: screening visits, investigator meetings, initiation visits, monitoring, and follow-up.
• Working jointly with the person responsible for Clinical Operations to ensure compliance with study deadlines and milestones.
• Serving as the reference neurologist for the operations team and assuming responsibility for medical decisions.
• Coordinating and supervising clinical visits at the BBRC and managing incidental findings in neuroimaging and cases of cognitive impairment or other neurological conditions detected during studies.
• Leading periodic clinical case discussion meetings.
• Supporting the center's organizational activities, including the preparation of materials, team training, and the development and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Integration into the Neurology Service of Hospital del Mar

• Performing regular clinical visits in the Cognitive Disorders Unit.
• Participating in visits linked to clinical trials.
• Performing lumbar punctures for diagnostic and research purposes.
• Participating in clinical sessions and research meetings.
• Collaborating in research activities associated with the Cognitive Disorders Unit.

• Education and experience
• Degree in Medicine.
• Specialty in Neurology (via MIR or recognized equivalent qualification).
• Demonstrable experience in dementias and cognitive impairment.
• Experience as a principal investigator or sub-investigator in national and international clinical research, both academic and industry-sponsored, will be valued.
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams in hospital and academic environments.
• Specific training and advanced knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) will be valued.
• Oral and written proficiency in English and Spanish. Knowledge of Catalan will be positively valued.

Personal competencies

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability for teamwork and collaboration in multidisciplinary environments.
• Ability to work autonomously and, at the same time, in a coordinated manner with other professionals.
• Organizational capacity to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Problem-solving orientation.
• Interest in being part of a non-profit organization with a high social impact mission.

To submit your candidacy, it will be necessary to send a single PDF document that includes:

• Cover letter describing research interests and relevant experience.
• Updated curriculum vitae.
• Name and contact details of up to three references.

Applications must be sent electronically to: talent@barcelonabeta.org Subject: Neurologist.