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 looking for a full-time TECHNICAL STAFF POSITION for the AMR initiative who is interested in taking over and managing activities involving:
-Design and develop of WAAW campaign 2025 and other scientific outreach events
-Participation in research projects to develop their dissemination and participatory strategy
-Participate in the analysis of the outcomes of the different activities defined in the initiative and interaction with partners
-Participate in the writing of the reports and materials for the initiative and others activities related to it.

The tasks will be developed within the microbiology research laboratory at Centre Esther Koplowitz (CEK) – ISGlobal Campus Clínic. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and develop the scientific outreach, citizen and participatory science contents and activities of the AMR initiative, related to the patient communication and engagement for health professionals, based on previous analysis and needs of the research groups of the same initiative. Design of citizen-oriented materials and actions on the topic.

SPECIFIC DUTIES

• Generation of the initiative’s tasks.
• Participation in the analysis of the outcomes of the initiative’s activities and resources.
• Support on the project reports within the initiative that include participatory science and scientific outreach actions.
• Participation in the project and initiative’s meetings.
• Design of potential new activities, projects and programs within the initiative.

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.
• Creativity on planning events and designing resources
• Learning capacity.
• Communication 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.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience in outreach activities in the AMR field
• Experience in Science communication and development of citizen-oriented projects in AMR.
• Experience in design of creative communicative resources.

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

• Candidate with initiative, creative, hard worker and with good teamwork skills.
• Advanced knowledge of English, Spanish and Catalan.

LANGUAGE LEVEL

• Proficiency in Catalan, English, and Spanish.

CONDITIONS

• Duration: 4 months
• Starting date: 01/09/2025
• Contract Type: Full time
• Salary: Technician I D

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 25 of August 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.