Computer Programmer for database creation
Venue
Barcelona
What We Are Looking for
We are seeking one talented and highly motivated computer programmer to join the research team of Dr. Joan Ballester at ISGlobal within the framework of various research projects, mainly the ERC Consolidator grant EARLY-ADAPT (see below). The team is at the forefront of environmental epidemiology by analysing a novel database of human health in Europe, which incorporates a range of environmental, socioeconomic and demographic variables and novel digital data streams at different spatiotemporal scales.
EARLY-ADAPT (“Signs of Early Adaptation to Climate Change”, 2021-2026, Grant Agreement 865564) is a European Research Council Consolidator Grant (ERC-2019-CoG), whose overarching aim is to jointly analyse the multiple drivers of recent trends in human health. Its driving hypothesis is that societies are starting to adapt to climate change, but the effectiveness of early adaptation is heterogeneous in space and time. EARLY-ADAPT is creating a daily, continental-wide database with multiple health outcomes, climate variables, air pollutants, desert dust and winter infectious diseases. The database is being used to model the relation between health and the environment, quantify the modifying effect of the societal factors, and perform a predictability analysis to determine the most realistic adaptation scenarios for the projections of future health. The project will allow to detect, understand and quantify the inequalities in adaptation between countries, regions, cities and social groups. More information is available here.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The main duty of the chosen candidate is to contribute to the creation of a new research database.
SPECIFIC DUTIES
Towards this aim, the chosen candidate will have to:
-search for and download open access data sources,
-implement harmonization protocols for a successful integration of data,
-write and run scripts to transform the data into a common data format, and
-interact with the scientists of the group to adapt the data to their scientific needs.
Additionally, the chosen candidate will contribute to other research lines of the group, such as the development of operational health early warning systems driven by real-time weather forecasts. The candidate is expected to closely interact with all the other members of the team, in order to better design and update the database, and address any need in terms of data, programming and specialized software. The candidate is not requested to contribute to scientific research, but any interest in that regard will be taken into consideration.
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 asessment process.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE /QUALIFICATIONS
The chosen candidate is requested to have good programming skills in R.
In addition, it is desired that the chosen candidate meets as many of the following criteria as possible:
-have experience with Linux environment and scripting;
-have experience with Shiny, Python and/or NetCDF;
-have experience with Shapefiles and geospatial data;
-have experience with the management and analysis of climate and/or health data;
-have a good level of English;
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
-be willing to work in an inter-disciplinary team within a highly collaborative research institute.
LANGUAGE LEVEL
Fluent in spoken and written English
SKILLS
Teamwork.
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 accountable to ensure ISGlobal policies and procedures.
CONDITIONS
Duration: 6 Months
Starting date:ASAP
Contract: Full time
Salary Range: 20K
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants must fill in the request form and include the following code reference position: Programmer_EARLYAD_Mar24 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 30/03/2024.
Applications will be accepted until 17.00 CET of the closing date.
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.
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 pass. 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.