ISGlobal is looking for a motivated postdoctoral researcher to work on the INCHILDHEALTH project (Identifying Determinants for Indoor Air Quality and their Health Impact in Environments for Children: Measures to Improve Indoor Air Quality and Reduce Disease Burdens). INCHILDHEALTH has received funding from the European Commission (101056883) under the call HORIZON-HLTH-2021-ENVHLTH-02 “Indoor air quality and health”. The postdoctoral researcher will work on linking indoor air pollution exposure at schools and other environments with respiratory and cognitive health in children. In particular, the researcher will be in charge of designing and coordinating citizen science activities at schools to achieve the project goals.

• Design citizen science activities at schools to link indoor air pollution and health parameters
• Coordinate the fieldwork of the citizen science part
• Write manuscripts with the project results
• Be involved in other scientific parts of the project

This job description reflects the present requirements of the post but may evolve at any time in the future as duties and responsibilities change and/or develop providing there is appropriate consultation with the post-holder. 

This job description is not a definitive or exhaustive list of responsibilities but identifies the key responsibilities and tasks of the post holder. The specific objectives of the post holder will be subject to review as part of the individual professional assessment process.

• Experience in citizens science
• Experience in environmental health
• Experience in coordinating fieldwork, especially in studies involving schools.

• Teamwork.
• Problem resolution.
• Learning capacity.

The post holder will adhere to ISGlobal principles contained in People management policy, including Equity, diversity and health safety. The post holder will respect, and accountable to ensure ISGlobal policies and procedures.

• Fluent in Catalan, Spanish and English

• Duration: 2 years  
• Starting date: 01/06/2023
• Contract: part-time
• Salary Range: depending on the experience of the candidate

The selection process is designed in two phases:
1- Interview phase of a technical nature, with the team that requires the incorporation. To assess the person's skills and CV.
2 - Meeting with HR with the finalist(s) to finish assessing the profile and discuss contractual and institutional issues.

If needed any technical test could be pass. A Psychological Competency Evaluation Test will be required for the structural or transversal positions.

In accordance with the OTM-R principles, a gender-balanced recruitment panel is formed for every vacancy at the beginning of the process. After reviewing the content of the applications, the panel will start the interviews, with at least one technical and one administrative interview. A profile questionnaire as well as a technical exercise may be required during the process.

Applicants must fill in the request form and include the following code reference position: i_Postdoc_INCHILDHEALTH_May23, attach the CV and a Cover Letter. Each attached document must be named with the candidate name and surname. 

The receipt of applications will be open until 31/05/2023

Applications will be accepted until 17.00h CEST of the closing date.

Only the applications submitted through the request form will be considered.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The interviews could be placed during the reception candidatures period.
Diverse candidacies, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, age, sexual orientation, physical abilities, and political views, are encouraged to apply.  

In ISGlobal we are committed to maintaining and developing a work environment in which the values and principles of our organization are respected and equal opportunities between women and men be promoted in each of the areas in which we operate, not tolerating discrimination based on criteria such as age, gender, marital status, race, ethnicity, functional diversity, political leanings, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

ISGlobal supports the initiative #ScienceforUkraine. Therefore, to sustain Ukraine’s presence in the European Research Area and international scholarly community, candidates from Ukraine on all levels of scholarly career are welcome: students, PhD candidates, early career researchers and senior scholars.

We confirm our commitment towards the value of the diversity of our staff and student population and seek to promote peace, equity, diversity and inclusion as essential elements in contribution to improving health worldwide.