Barcelona Institute for Global Health
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 the following main areas, Malaria and other Infectious Diseases, Maternal, Child and reproductive Health, Urban Health and Child and environmental health, Climate & Non-Communicable Diseases. ISGlobal is accredited with the Severo Ochoa distinction, a seal of excellence of the Spanish Science Ministry.
Lugar
Barcelona – Campus Mar
What We Are Looking for
We are recruiting an enthusiastic, self-motivated post-doctoral researcher to join our dynamic team in the Urban Environment and Air Pollution research programme. The researcher will join an international team of researchers and stakeholders in the Climate Action To Advance Healthy Societies in Europe (CATALYSE) project funded by HORIZON Europe (GA 101057131). The researcher will be based in the research group of Cathryn Tonne, Associate Research Professor and coordinator of CATALYSE.
Training and experience /Qualifications
- PhD (or equivalent) in epidemiology, environmental health, biostatistics or related discipline
- Demonstrated record of scientific achievement in epidemiology or environmental health; experience with health co-benefits of climate change mitigation is an asset
- Experience with statistical analysis and managing complex data in R
- Excellent quantitative and programming skills
- Motivated, self-directed researcher capable of setting and meeting deadlines and delivering research outputs
- Strong organization and team-working skills
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency in English (written and spoken)
Key Responsibilities
Responsibilities include contributing to an integrated indicator framework to track climate change adaptation and mitigation on health; conducting research to develop and validate novel indicators to track the health co-benefits of climate change mitigation; and liaising with the Lancet Countdown for Health and Climate Change in Europe.
Specific Duties
- Coordinating large health and environmental exposure databases
- Conducting statistical analyses
- Drafting original articles for publication in high impact journals
- Disseminating findings at conferences, workshops, scientific journals, and other channels
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 assessment process .
Skills
- 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 .
Language level
- Proficiency in English (written and spoken)
Conditions
- Duration: 24 months
- Starting date: 01/09/2022
- Contract: (part or full time) : Full time
- Salary Range: According to experience and profile
During the crisis caused by COVID19, standard working conditions will be adapted to sanitary requirements.
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.
How to apply
Applicants must fill in the request form and include the following code reference position: Postdoc_CATALYSE _ July2022, 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 18th of July 2022
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 candidacies are welcome, that includes: gender, race, ethnicity, religion, age, sexual orientation, physical abilities, and political views.