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 research technician to cover the technical work in a research project on The healthy ageing and urban spaces (HAUS) project - urban environments for active and healthy ageing in the era of climate change is funded by Velux Stiftung

The overarching aim of this study is to examine the contributions and interactive effects of exposure to a wide range of features of the home, neighbourhood and regional environments on healthy ageing indicators in the context of pandemics and heat waves using, respectively, the COVID-19 pandemic and hot weather conditions as natural experiments. Residential environments, and people’s interactions with them, are key determinants of healthy ageing. In the era of climate change and urbanisation, it is important to understand how features of urban environments, encompassing one’s home, neighbourhood and region, support healthy ageing in general and in the context of climate-change-related events, such as animal-borne pandemics and heat waves. Yet, despite people typically performing their daily activities in all three settings (home, neighbourhood and region), knowledge about their joint and interactive effects on healthy ageing is lacking, especially in the context of climate change. These are significant knowledge gaps that need to be promptly addressed to inform multisectoral (e.g., housing, city planning, environmental protection and public health) interventions aimed at mitigating the impact of climate change on older urban dwellers.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• We are looking for a person to conduct and arrange the fieldwork

SPECIFIC DUTIES

• Arranging the participant’s visits
• Interviews with the participants
• Data entry and data transfer.
• Carrying out cleaning, quality control, and documentation of the databases used.
• Participating in the logistics required by the study.
• Coordination with the lead centre (ACU)

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

• Learning capacity
• Proactive and motivated, capable of solving problems
• Strong organization and team-working skills.
• Team player, yet capable of working autonomouslywork.

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

• Previous experience in research studies, interviewing study participants, data collection and/or database processing will be valued, as well as knowledge in environmental epidemiology.

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

• We are looking for a person with high communication skills, as well as a professional attitude towards study participants, with attention to details. 
• Moreover, we are looking for a person with high organization and teamwork skills, capable of working autonomously, proactively and motivated, with good verbal and written communication. 
• Flexibility of schedules will be highly valued as interviews may be in the afternoon.

LANGUAGE LEVEL

• Proficiency in Catalan, English, and Spanish.

CONDITIONS

• Duration: 3 years
• Starting date: May 2025
• Contract Type: Part time
• Salary: According to 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 29th 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.