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 in collaboration with MASK-Air are looking for a telecommunication engineer with experience in digital health. This position is for a 6 months part time project to develop a strategy for automatic systematic search of health Apps. The project will focus on rhinitis and asthma and open the way for its extension to Apps for fall prevention. The candidate will be part of an international team including ISGlobal, MASK-Air, Charite Hospital and Porto University.

Responsibilities include reviewing previous work done in MASK-Air, developing automatization opportunities, developing software solutions and contribution to scientific articles.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop a protocol for full automatization of Apps search in asthma and rhinitis.

Implement the protocol and conduct all the analytical processes.

Report to project supervisors

Exploring business development opportunities

Contribute to scientific manuscripts in international peer-reviewed journals.

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 in an international environment.

Interact with experts in the field.

Understand the relevant academic literature related to the project.

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
Engineer in Telecommunications

Experience in patenting solutions

Experience in digital health

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS
Previous experience conducting market research in digital health

Previous experience as co-author in peer-reviewed journals

LANGUAGE LEVEL
Proficiency in English and Spanish.

CONDITIONS
Duration: 6 months

Starting date: January 2026

Contract Type: Part time (Full time could be eventually considered)

Salary: According to the characteristics of the candidate and the ISGlobal internal salary scale

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 30th of January 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.