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 under the Climate, Air pollution, Nature and Urban health programme. The overall project aim is to improve an existing online tool for assessing the potential impact on health of public space measures. The tool is focused on identifying which elements of public space have a direct link to certain aspects of people’s health. The Research Technician will work on updating the scientific evidence that supports this device, based on the latest tools and published guidelines, establishing indicators and monitoring systems related to public space, and incorporating elements related to climate change and health (mitigation and adaptation). Each of the identified elements of public space related to climate change and with an impact on citizens’ health, should have established indicators as well as desirable standards or ranges, and identify the appropriate measurement instrument for each of them (observational, project document, cartography, etc.). Lastly, the specific potential health problems related to each health determinant should be assessed.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support all aspects of the project

• Work with project coordinators to ensure timely accomplishment of project´s objectives and deliverables

SPECIFIC DUTIES

• Support the development, improvement and update of an already existing online tool for local urban technicians and decision makers

• Conduct searchers to identify scientific evidence, tools, guidelines and recommendations related to the focus tool

• Establish indicators and monitoring systems of climate change elements in public space related to health aspects (mitigation and adaptation)

• Identify the potential health problems related to each of the assessed elements

• Prepare written material related to the project, ie reports

• Work with the project coordinators to create participatory science material related to the potential use of the tool

• Provide administrative support to the project

• Attend meetings related to the project and take minutes as requested

• Other duties as assigned

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.

• Capacity and motivation to learn.

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 social or biological sciences

• Graduate training in public health or related field is valued

• Previous experience in research, such as literature reviews and health communication

• Experience working in policy is valued

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to work independently and as a team member

• Attention to detail

• Excellent communication skills

• Flexibility

• Willingness to travel to within Spain

• High level of English and Spanish are required

• Familiarity with Microsoft office software, data analysis skills are valued

LANGUAGE LEVEL

• High level of English, Spanish and Catalan are required.

CONDITIONS

• Duration: until the end of the project on 31/12/25

• Starting date: 14/02/2025

• Contract Type: Full time

• Salary: Predoc B (24.933€ 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 15th of May 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.