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
We are looking for a full-time postdoctoral researcher to join our new group led by Prof. Anna Roca (https://www.isglobal.org/en/our-team/-/profiles/18628). The candidate will conduct secondary analysis on data already collected as part of clinical trials and epidemiological studies conducted in low-and-middle-income-countries. It is expected that the candidate will apply for fellowships during the course of this postdoctoral opportunity. S/he will write peer review manuscripts with the data generated and will generate new hypotheses on implementations to decrease neonatal mortality in the study settings.

SPECIFIC DUTIES
- Conducting analysis and drafting original articles for publication in high quality journals
- Some data cleaning may be required
- Support to PI in writing large scale proposals
- Support to Junior scientists in writing manuscripts
- Disseminating findings at conferences, workshops, and through the study website
- Collaboration with the study teams and external specialists
- Supervision of master and PhD students

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
- Experience in implementing or conducting research in LMIC
- Experience in processing and managing of complex and large datasets, as well as in statistical packages, preferably R and STATA
- Motivated researcher capable of setting and meeting deadlines and delivering research outputs to the required standard
-Strong organization and team-working skills
- Professional attitude with attention to details
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency in English (written and spoken)
- Team player, yet capable of working autonomously, rational and critical thinkeramwork.

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 statistics, epidemiology, medical microbiology or related discipline (strong statistical skills required)
- Peer review publications (at least one as first author desirable)

LANGUAGE LEVEL
- Proficiency in English.
- Catalan and/or Spanish desirable.

CONDITIONS
- Duration: 2 years (with an evaluation after the first 6 months)
- Starting date: as soon as possible
- Contract Type: Full time
- Salary: According to ISGlobal internal salary scale