.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 (received the first accreditation in 2019 and renewed it in 2024), a seal of excellence of the Spanish Science Ministry.LugarBarcelona, Campus ClinicWHAT WE ARE LOOKING FORIn the framework of our Centre for Excellence Severo Ochoa Programme (CEX2023-001290-S), we are seeking a technician to support the coordination of the ISGlobal Implementation Science Hub.
The candidate will report to the Hub Director Caterina Guinovart.This position will be supported by funding from the "Centro de Excelencia Severo Ochoa 2024-2028" Program (CEX 2023-0001290-S) from the Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation, and the Spanish Research State Agency (MCIN/AEI/10.13039/501100011033).TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE /QUALIFICATIONSCandidates should have a PhD or equivalent degree in public health, epidemiology, or a related discipline by the position start date.Previous experience in implementation science research and a record of peer-reviewed publications in this field.Previous experience in implementation research and in policy translation in LMIC settings will be considered a positive aspect.Previous capacity leading multidisciplinary research teams including epidemiologists, economists, social scientists, statisticians, implementation scientists, field workers, clinicians, etc.Knowledge in design and analysis of mixed-methods approaches in research to evaluate the operational performance of different health interventions.Previous experience developing delivery strategies guidelines and recommendations at the national or international level.Proven experience mentoring and training researchers in implementation science methodologies.Proven experience working in diverse low-resource settings with multi-disciplinary teams and stakeholders, including close links with national health authorities.Proven success in building and maintaining partnerships with other projects, local organizations, host country governments, and international agencies.Excellent computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and a high level of data management and analysis with Stata.Candidates should be fluent in English and Portuguese