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.

INTERGEN is a multi-country research initiative designed to advance intergenerational health among forcibly displaced migrant mothers (FDMM) and their young children. Focusing on three key transitory destinations—Spain’s Canary Islands, Colombia, and Tunisia—the project will generate new evidence on maternal and early childhood health in mobility contexts, co-develop practical tools to strengthen service provision, and build a comparative, theory-driven understanding of “migration competent and nurturing care–enabling” health systems. The consortium brings together interdisciplinary teams from the University of Copenhagen in Denmark (UCPH-Project Leader), Barcelona Institute for Global Health in Spain (ISGlobal), University of Antioquia in Colombia (UdA), and the University of Sousse in Tunisia (UdS) with ONFP Tunisia and the MHPSS Collaborative as strategic partners.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

ISGlobal is seeking for a female postdoctoral researcher specialist in mixed-methods with a significant publication record in migration health for carrying out the INTERGEN project in Canary Islands. The candidate must have an interest in migration and gender studies, with a specific focus on violence against forcibly displaced migrant women.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The main tasks will be to maintain close collaborations with local stakeholders, elaborate the Ethics protocol for the Spanish context and design context-specific elements for survey and in-depth interviews using methodologies such as body mapping and photo-elicitation. The candidate will be responsible for collecting, analyzing and interpreting quantitative and qualitative data and write-up of resulting manuscripts. She will also participate in the writing-up of grants for future projects. The successful candidate is also expected to contribute to the supervision of junior members of the team (field research assistants, MFP students) and to participate in the scientific discussion of related projects. Strong motivation and passion in exploring the main fields of the research are essential. Strong motivation and passion in exploring the main fields of the research are essential.

The work will be supervised by Dr. Stella Evangelidou, assistant research professor (NTT) in migration mental health at ISGlobal.

SPECIFIC DUTIES

• Conducting mixed-methods field research with an intersectional, gender perspective and drafting original articles for publication in high-quality journals.

• Collaboration with the study teams, consortium group and external specialists.

• Contributions to periodic report preparations.

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

• Excellent communication skills, as part of the team composed of professionals working in different locations

• Strong capacity to work both independently and as part of a team

• Strong intercultural competences

• Demonstrated track record of achievement

• 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

• PhD in Translational Medicine, Psychology, Public Health.

• Experience in in-depth qualitative and quantitative methodologies.

• Experience in migration health research with a focus on intersection, gender perspective

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

• Advanced skills in R software and statistics- capacity to manage and integrate complex data using adequate packages (essential).

• Advanced skills in NVIVO qualitative research software or similar (essential).

• Previous research expertise in mixed-methods research in migration health (essential).

• High level of enthusiasm and motivation; passion for research (essential)

LANGUAGE LEVEL

• Proficiency in English, Spanish, French, Arabic.

CONDITIONS

• Duration: 3 years of initial contract, with the possibility to continue with a further 2-year contract

• Starting date: As soon as possible

• Contract Type: Full time

• Salary: Postdoc D (30.656€ 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 20th of March 2026.

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.