ISGlobal is seeking a Research Technician who is interested in supporting activities in several projects under the Urban Planning, Environment and Health-UPEH Initiative. The overall objective is to translate evidence into practice to generate impact in society and policy and contribute to healthy, sustainable and just cities. 
The UPEH currently has multiple research projects, that examine how to improve health through interventions in schools around Barcelona and through development of tools, and translation of scientific evidence for diverse audiences. The Research Technician will support these projects through diverse activities, working closely with the project leader and the UPEH initiative coordinator. 

The technician will participate in tasks related to the project PROTEGIM LES ESCOLES, which is being conducted with the Ajuntament of Barcelona to evaluate the impacts on air pollution, use and perception of public space as the result of structural interventions around the streets of primary schools in Barcelona. The selected candidate will also participate in tasks related to other projects developed at the UPEH. ISGlobal is conducting the monitoring and evaluation on implemented interventions, including data collection and analysis. 

• Undergraduate degree in environmental, biological sciences is preferred
• Experience (at least 1 year) in developing fieldwork, fieldwork coordination support, data collection and descriptive analysis 
• Experience with questionnaires administration
• Experience with systematic observation tools, participatory process and qualitative methods will be an asset

• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills 
• Flexibility 
• Willingness to travel to research sites (in Barcelona)
• Good level Spanish, Catalan and English are required
• Quantitative data management and analysis skills are highly valued
• Experience or familiarity with qualitative data transcription and management
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software 

• Support all aspects of the school environment research projects within the Urban Planning, Environment and Health Initiative
• Work with the project coordinator to ensure timely accomplishment of project´s objectives and deliverables

• Participate in environmental instruments installation, data collection, management and analysis for the projects in schools in Barcelona
• Management and maintenance of measurement instruments and related fieldwork material
• Give support to analysis of data from the resident’s questionnaire 
• Assist in data analysis and presentation
• Assist in literature searches and compilation of reports 
• Participate in the writing of the project results report 
• Participate in drafting scientific manuscripts 
• Work with the UPEH coordinator and in collaboration with the project leader 
• Assist in the design and preparation of presentations 
• Provide general administrative support to including scheduling and preparation of events and meetings
• Attend meetings with project partners including taking of meeting minutes
• Other duties as assigned

• Teamwork
• Problem resolution
• Learning capacity

• High level of Catalan and Spanish and English, are required

• Duration:4 months
• Starting date: June 2023
• Contract: Full Time
• Salary Range: According to internal salary scales

Applicants must fill in the request form and include the following code reference position: RT_PROTEGIM_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 May 30th 2023.

Applications will be accepted until 17.00 CET 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.

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.