Descripción: 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.
Lugar: Barcelona
What We Are Looking for: We are seeking one talented and highly motivated scientist to join the research team of Dr. Joan Ballester at ISGlobal within the framework of the project INSPEnCaT.
INSPEnCaT aims to isolate this impact of climate change on air pollution in Catalonia with respect to other European regions.
The analysis will be extended to associated changes in health impacts considering the confounding effects of ozone, nitrogen dioxide and particulate matter on human health.
As a final goal, INSPEnCaT will inform policy-makers about possible future needs for more ambitious mitigation actions to achieve the Zero pollution objective in Catalonia.
Field research: Computer science, Environmental science
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS: - PhD or MsC in biostatistics or related discipline; - experience in the modelling of the environmental, socioeconomic and/or demographic drivers of human health; - experience in common programming languages, with particular focus on R; - experience with the management and analysis of large datasets, particularly climate and health data.
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS: Be willing to work in an inter-disciplinary team within a highly collaborative research institute.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: The epidemiological analyses and the health impact assessment will be done at the regional level for a large ensemble of Mediterranean and European regions, in order to assess and compare the health impacts in Catalonia in relative terms with the Mediterranean and European climates.
Health impacts of the climate penalty will be quantified, both in present-day and future regional air pollutant emissions.
SPECIFIC DUTIES: Quantification of the health burden attributable to the different air pollutants (mainly O3, but also NO2, PM2.5 and PM10) according to the simulations in the different scenarios.
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.
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 be accountable to ensure ISGlobal policies and procedures.
LANGUAGE LEVEL: Fluent in spoken and written English
CONDITIONS: - Duration: 22 Months; - Starting date: ASAP; - Contract: Full time; - Salary Range: 25-30K depending on qualifications and experience.
HOW TO APPLY: Applications will be accepted until 17.00 CET of the closing date.
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 passed.
A Psychological Competency Evaluation Test will be required for the structural or transversal positions.
In ISGlobal we are committed to maintaining and developing a work environment in which the values and principles of our organization are respected and equal opportunities between women and men are promoted in each of the areas in which we operate, not tolerating discrimination based on criteria such as age, gender, marital status, race, ethnicity, functional diversity, political leanings, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
We confirm our commitment towards the value of the diversity of our staff and student population and seek to promote peace, equity, diversity and inclusion as essential elements in contribution to improving health worldwide.
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