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

We are seeking a full-time Data Manager and Web Developer to join the Biostatistics and Data Management Unit (UBIOESGD) at ISGlobal. The successful candidate will contribute to data management and technical development across diverse research projects within the institution.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in Computer Engineering or Engineering with a high programming component
• Previous experience in data management and use of data repositories.
• Experience in the process and management of research data, preferably RedCap
• Experience with programming languages, preferably R and/or Python.
• Experience in programming web applications with Shiny
• Experience working with health-related data.
• Organizational and work capacity in interdisciplinary groups.
• Ability to work by objectives, adjusting to established delivery times.
• Good written and oral communication skills.

KEY RESPONSABILITIES

• Data Management: Draft Data Management Plans, set up and maintain data collection systems and projects (e.g., REDCap), and perform data cleaning during project execution.
• Data Curation: Support data curation, preservation, and publication in ISGlobal’s repository.
• Technical Contributions: Contribute to web development, web scraping, machine learning, and data visualization tasks.

The candidate will consistently work closely with the UBIOESGD team and researchers to provide effective support for assigned projects.

AUXILIAR TASKS

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 .

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 .

CONDITIONS

• Duration : Permanent contract
• Starting date: as soon as possible
• Contract: Full time
• Salary Range: According to internal salary scales

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants must fill in the request form. Each attached document must be named with the candidate name and surname.

The receipt of applications will be open until the position is filled.

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.