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 highly motivated postdoctoral researcher with leadership skills and experienced in project management to work on the HEAT (Housing Equity and Adaptation for Tenants (HEAT): An International Climate and Housing Justice Research Collective dedicated to seniors, tenant rights, and the principle that climate justice starts at home) project. The HEAT project has received funding from the Canadian Government and its New Frontiers in Research Fund (2023 International Joint Initiative for Research in Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation). HEAT is a multi-country, multidisciplinary effort with data collection hubs in Vancouver/Canada, New York/USA, and Barcelona/Spain. In all three cities, HEAT aims to better understand the interplay between the health, housing and climate crises for older individuals. In Barcelona, New York City, and Vancouver, HEAT pursues four aims:

a. To measure indoor environmental quality and its impact on health;
b. To implement and evaluate in-building communal ‘climate safe’ rooms;
c. To monitor the unintended outcomes of climate adaptation and mitigation policies on tenancy;
d. To identify mechanisms that may lead to climate-related rent increases or displacement.
The postdoctoral researcher will manage and support the work conducted out of Barcelona, Spain, and will closely work with the Principal Investigators Margarita Triguero-Mas and Sarah Koch to oversee the overall scientific and technical progress of the project. 

The job is funded through the Canadian Government and its New Frontiers in Research Fund.

KEY RESPONSABILITIES

• Co-lead the analysis of unintended health outcomes of climate adaptation/mitigation policies (and their mechanisms)

• Coordinate the communication and collaboration with community research partners in Barcelona (i.e. active role in the establishment and maintenance of the participatory action research side of the project)

• Participate in multi-country meetings (with Canada and the US) to collaborate in the identification and analysis of how health is affected by climate change, housing and aging.

• Assist supervision of project field workers and student assistants, including overseeing and coordinating - if needed - their work in all research aims.

• Lead and participate in data analyses and manuscript writing

• Participate in project dissemination and communication activities

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS

• PhD in Geography, Public Health, Sustainability/Environmental sciences, Environmental Justice or related disciplines.

• Experience in transdisciplinary/interdisciplinary work (particularly bridging the gap between social sciences and medical sciences).

• Experience in participatory action research

• Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative analyses

• Experience in co-leading/co-supervising/co-coordinating research work

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 assessment process .

SKILLS

• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) in English, Spanish, and Catalan

• Leadership skills to motivate and guide local partners.

• Ability to plan and coordinate scientific activities with flexibility to adjust

• Problem solving skills.

• Team player, yet capable of working autonomously; rational thinker.

• Eager to learn and be proactive.

• Excellent organization skills.

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 be accountable to ensure ISGlobal policies and procedures.

LANGUAGE LEVEL

• Proficiency in Catalan, English and Spanish.
  

CONDITIONS

• Duration: 3 years
• Starting date: as soon as possible
• Contract Type: Full time
• Salary: Postdoc B (34.000€ gross annual)

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants must fill in the request form and attach the CV and a Cover Letter. Each attached document must be named with the candidate name and surname. 

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

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 passed. 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 are 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 contributing to improving health worldwide.