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Job offer: Predoctoral or Postdoctoral Researcher - INTERCAMBIO-Horizon Europe Project

Description

The Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) is a cutting-edge institute addressing global public health challenges through research, translation into policy and education. ISGlobal has a broad portfolio in communicable and non-communicable diseases including environmental and climate determinants, and applies a multidisciplinary scientific approach ranging from the molecular to the population level. Research is organized in five programs: Climate, Air Pollution, Nature and Urban Health; Environment and Health over the Lifecourse; Global Viral and Bacterial Infections; Malaria and Neglected Parasitic Diseases and Maternal Child and Reproductive Health. ISGlobal is accredited with the Severo Ochoa distinction, a seal of excellence of the Spanish Science Ministry.
 

What We Are Looking for

ISGlobal is looking for a motivated Predoctoral or Post Doctoral Researcher to work on the INTERCAMBIO Project (Interventions to promote mental and physical health in changing working environments due to climate change, sustainable work practices, and in green jobs). 


INTERCAMBIO has received funding from the European Commission (101137149) under the call HORIZON-HLTH-2023-ENVHLTH-02-02 - “Evidence-based interventions for promotion of mental and physical health in changing working environments (post-pandemic workplaces)”.

 

The predoctoral researcher will work on a project that will assess exposure to heat in outdoor workers, evaluate the associated health effects, co-design with workers interventions to prevent those health effects, and implement and evaluate the effectiveness of the intervention. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Prepare the research protocols for the study, including the design of questionnaires and other data collection tools.
  • Coordinate and participate in the fieldwork in workplaces with outdoor workers.
  • Participate in cleaning the data.
  • Perform statistical analysis to address the epidemiological research questions.
  • Write scientific papers describing the results leading to a doctoral thesis.
  • Participate in project meetings and present project results in scientific conferences.
     

AUXILIAR TASK

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 asessment process.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE /QUALIFICATIONS

  • Master in Public Health, Epidemiology, Environmental Sciences, Statistics or similar areas.
  • Experience in fieldwork in epidemiology studies and experience in citizen science and co-creation activities are also of value.
  • Self-motivation, eagerness to grow professionally and commitment to self-development.
  • Ability to establish and maintain a good working relationship with people of different national and cultural backgrounds. 
     

SKILLS

  • Ability to work effectively both as a team member and independently.
     

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 .

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

  • Experience in working in international environments.
  • Proficiency with electronic communications and Microsoft office.

LANGUAGE LEVEL

  • Spanish and Catalan.
  • Proficiency in English (written and spoken).
     

CONDITIONS

  • Duration: 3 years     
  • Starting date: May/June 2024
  • Contract: Full time
  • Salary Range: According to internal salary scales
     

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants must fill in the request form and include the following code reference position: PredocResearcher/Intercambio_Apr24, 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 31st May, 2024.


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.


Diverse candidatures are encouraged, that includes: gender, race, ethnicity, religion, age, sexual orientation, physical abilities, and political views.

SELECTION PROCESS

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.
 

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.