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 the following main areas, Malaria and other Infectious Diseases, Maternal, Child and reproductive Health, Urban Health and Child and environmental health, Climate & Non-Communicable Diseases. 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 research technician to cover the technical work in a research project on cognitive function and urban environment in the adult population in the framework of the iMAP study Barcelona “The international Mind, Activities and urban Places in Barcelona study (iMAP Barcelona study): Building the evidence base on the relationships between environment, active living and cognitive health”. The overarching aim of this study is to examine the extent to which, how, and for whom aspects of the urban environment influence brain health and cognitive health in 600 mid-aged and older (50-79 years) community dwellers living in Barcelona, Spain.
Field research
Environmental science
Neurosciences
Key Responsibilities
We are looking for a person to arrange and interview the study participants, set the study devices, download and introduce the data into a dataset.
Specific Duties
Arranging the participant’s visits
Preparation of the devices for the study measurements.
Interviews with the participants
Data entry and data transfer.
Carrying out cleaning, quality control, and documentation of the databases used.
Participating in the logistics required by the study.
Auxiliar task
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.
Training and experience /Qualifications
Previous experience in research studies, interviewing study participants, data collection and/or database processing will be valued, as well as knowledge in environmental epidemiology.
Specific Requirements
We are looking for a person with high communication skills, as well as a professional attitude towards study participants, with attention to details. Moreover, we are looking for a person with high organization and teamwork skills, capable of working autonomously, proactively and motivated, with good verbal and written communication. Flexibility of schedules will be valued.
Skills
Learning capacity
Proactive and motivated, capable of solving problems
Strong organization and team-working skills.
Team player, yet capable of working autonomously
Language level
Catalan and Spanish. Knowledge of English will be highly valued.
Conditions
Duration: At least 6 months until June 2024.
Starting date: September 15th 2023.
Contract: full time
Salary Range: According to internal salary scales
How to apply
Applicants must fill in the request form and include the following code reference position: ResearchTechnician_IMAP_Jul23, 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 07/09/2023.


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 candidacies, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, age, sexual orientation, physical abilities, and political views, are encouraged to apply.