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 seeking a research technician who is interested in taking over and managing activities of the project HABITAS-GRAN: Housing and health in older adults. The overall project goal is to measure indoor environmental quality indicators in social housing units in a sample of Barcelona senior residents, collecting data on their ventilation habits, health perceptions and wellbeing throughout different seasons and evaluating the effectiveness of a technological device for improving indoor air quality in households for this population group in particular.

This position will be covered by HABITAS-GRAN Project (23S04757-001), funded by Barcelona City Council in the framework of Pla d'Acció Emergència Climàtica 2030, 2023 call.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Direct contact with participants throughout their participation in the project.
• Duties related to the project fieldwork, including planning and execution of fieldwork.

SPECIFIC DUTIES

• Communication with participants (by phone) to set up visits and answer questions.
• Visits to homes of study to install sensors and solve potential technical problems related to the project.
• Managing environmental quality sensors (e.g. calibrate, set, reboot, download data, etc.) for the project in selected sites.
• Running the biological analysis in a selected subset of homes and common spaces.
• Data transference from paper-based or individual files to mother files for its analysis by the research team.
• Coordination with project PI and partners.

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

• Teamwork.
• Problem resolution.
• Learning capacity.
• Empathy and patience with participants.

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.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of/interest in environmental quality sensors and analysis.
• Experience in fieldwork campaigns with project participants.
• Background in environmental science/geography/sociology or related fields.

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

• Availability to work on fieldwork duties for the HABITAS-GRAN project.

LANGUAGE LEVEL

• Proficiency in Catalan and Spanish.

CONDITIONS

• Duration: 2-3 months
• Starting date: mid April - mid June 2025
• Contract Type: Part time
• Salary: According to ISGlobal internal salary scale

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.

The receipt of applications will be open until 31st of March 2025.

The interviews could be placed during the reception of 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 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.

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.