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 highly motivated and experienced technician for a full-time, temporary engagement in the Fundación Carasso funded project Environmental nutrition: from a novel methodology to integrate healthiness and environmental impact of foods, to the first Spanish nLCA database. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with experienced researchers in the fields of nutrition, dietetics, and dietary sustainability. The candidate should have a genuine interest in Nutrition, specifically in dietary sustainability.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Refine the protocol, materials and tools for implementing a dietary intervention project based on a previous pilot study, under the supervision of a senior researcher
• Assist on the creation of an environmental nutrition dataset.

SPECIFIC DUTIES

Assist with a number of tasks related to desing of a clinical trial to promote sustainable healthy diets, including, for example:

• Co-design with supervisor and team leader the trial.
• Create new materials for the intervention (recipes, dietary questionnaires…)
• Identify app developers to develop our app-based intervention

Support the development of an environmental nutrition database, including, for example:

• Extracting nutritional composition of foods from food composition database
• Identify packaging materials or cooking practice commonly used in the Spanish food system.

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
• Excellent learning capacity
• Excellent organisational skills
• Excellent time management
• Problem resolution
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Excellent spoken and written skills in Spanish

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

• Undergraduate degree in nutrition is preferred
• Background in dietary sustainability will be an asset
• Experience (at least 2 year) with diet-related questionnaires and clinical trials design
• Experience with food composition databases
• Experience with digital interventions will be an asset

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Attention to detail
• Good level of Spanish and English are required
• Quantitative data management and analysis skills are highly valued
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software

LANGUAGE LEVEL

• Proficiency in English and Spanish.

CONDITIONS

• Duration: 3 months
• Starting date: 01/06/2025
• Contract Type: Full time
• Salary: According to internal salary scales

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 24th of April 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.