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 Post-Doctoral fellow with medical background who is interested in developing the strategy and protocol for the implementation of long-term follow-up of breast cancer patients within the European IMAGEOMICS project. The overall project goal is to identify molecular, cellular and imaging signatures of breast cancer heterogeneity to improve personalized therapeutic strategies for synergistic treatment combinations. One of the ambitious goals of the project is to identify patients (with specific biomarkers) with a predicted favourable response to combined radiotherapy and immunotherapy. At ISGlobal, the candidate will be responsible for exploring and analysing public repository, databases and the literature to contribute to understand how radiotherapy influences immunogenic heterogeneity and to build a protocol for optimal patient stratification and follow-up, which will be tested in clinical environment.

The candidate will work as a member of the Medical Radiation Group lead by Dr Isabelle Thierry-Chef in close collaboration with members of the Bioinformatics Research Group in Epidemiology (BRGE) lead Juan R Gonzalez, both groups being integrated into the Environment and Health over the Lifecourse research programme that aims to conduct high-quality integrative research to expand knowledge on the causes and mechanisms of non-communicable diseases (NCDs).

This project has received funding from the European Union's European Atomic Energy Community (‘EC-Euratom’) under Grant Agreement No 101061037 — PIANOFORTE_IMAGEOMICS.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The main tasks will be to review the state of knowledge on the treatment protocols together with the current understanding of the molecular, cellular and imaging signatures of breast cancer heterogeneity to improve personalized therapeutic strategies for synergistic treatment combinations. The successful candidate is expected to participate in the development of a study protocol to identify patients with predictive positive response to combined radiotherapy and immunotherapy and to initiate long-term follow-up of the patients.

Good integration in the team environment is essential with good communication and interpersonal skills.

SPECIFIC DUTIES

• Write scientific papers in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
• Prepare project deliverables.
• Present results in scientific conferences and meetings

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

• Good interpersonal skills.
• 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 be accountable to ensure ISGlobal policies and procedures.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS

• A PhD in either Medical Sciences, Radiation Epidemiology or Radiation Protection
• Expertise in the other fields is an asset.
• Analytical and data management skills

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

• Work in medical environment with ability to communicate with patients
• Previous research on medical exposures to radiation is an asset
• Understanding doses and risks from medical exposures desirable

LANGUAGE LEVEL

• Proficiency in English.

CONDITIONS

• Duration: 18 months
• Starting date: 01/07/2025
• Contract Type: Full time
• Salary: Postdoc C (32.367€ 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.

The receipt of applications will be open until 1st of May 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.