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 managing the administrative and technical aspects of part of the collaborative agreement on urban health with the DIBA. The is a long standing collaboration that uses knowledge translation of scientific evidence to provide technical support to municipalities in the DIBA region to improve population health in urban environments.
The specific project centres on the application of the ISGlobal Healthy Urban Design Index (HUDI) to three municipalities in the DIBA region. This position will support the co-creation process among the cities, DIBA and ISGlobal to explore the validity and relevance of the HUDI as an urban planning and health tool in these contexts.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate the co-creation process among the DIBA, ISGlobal and 3 municipalities to evaluate the HUDI in each city.

SPECIFIC DUTIES

• Organization of meeting with the project partners
• Technical participation in the meetings to understand the relevance of HUDI
• Preparation and dissemination of meeting reports
• Assist cities with retrieval of additional data sources
• Assist with the running of additional HUDI analysis based on new data
• Preparation of final report for the DIBA

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.
• Health impact assessment (HIA) modelling
• Geospatial analysis (GIS)
• Air pollution epidemiology

The post holder will adhere to ISGlobal principles contained in People management policy, including Equity, diverpsity and health safety. The post holder will respect, and be accountable to ensure ISGlobal policies and procedures.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS

• We are looking for a research technician who is familiar with health impact assessment (HIA) methodologies and co-creation processes to work with the DIBA and cities to evaluate the application of HUDI to these specific contexts.

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

• Knowledge and experience in health impact assessment (HIA) and co-creation processes Experience with retrieval, combination, analysis and communication of environmental exposure, population and health data.

LANGUAGE LEVEL

• Proficiency in Catalan, English, and Spanish.

CONDITIONS

• Duration: 3-5 months
• Starting date: 15/09/2025
• Contract Type: Part time (20 hours per week)
• Salary: Technician II B (26.588€ gross annual full time equivalent). The actual salary will be adjusted to the part-time dedication (50%), i.e. approx. 13,294 € 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 11th of September 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.