Biostatistician for the TB – Trials of Excellence in Southern Africa III (TESA III)
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. ISGlobal is accredited with the Severo Ochoa distinction, a seal of excellence of the Spanish Science Ministry.
Venue
BARCELONA
What We Are Looking for
ISGlobal is looking for a Biostatistician to join our young, dynamic team in TB research. As a biostatistician, you will provide statistical support to statistical needs of TESAIII; provide onsite support to young African scientists doing an internship at ISGlobal under the TESA project; oversee basic and advanced statistics courses under TESA; prepare statistical analysis plans for the different projects of the TB group.
Training and experience /Qualifications
Higher education in statistics or related topics
Sound knowledge of theoretical and applied statistics
Experience in processing and managing of complex data, large datasets, and big data Previous experience in epidemiological, medical or laboratory sciences an advantage
Specific Requirements
Programming skills with main data management and statistical tools, preferably in R or STATA
Specific Duties
Provide statistical support to statistical needs of TESAIII.
Provide onsite support to young African scientists doing an internship at ISGlobal under the TESA project
Oversee basic and advanced statistics courses under TESA.
Prepare statistical analysis plans for the different projects of the TB group
Perform statistical analysis in the TB group.
Skills
Teamwork.
Problem resolution.
Learning capacity.
Language level
English proficiency
Conditions
Duration: 12 months
Starting date: As soon as possible.
Contract: Full time (40 hours/week)
Salary Range: According to experience and qualifications
How to apply
Applicants must fill in the request form and include the following code reference position: Statistician_TB_Oct22, 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 until the position is filled.
Only the applications submitted through the request form will be considered.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The interviews could be placed during the reception candidatures period.