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 three main areas, Malaria and other Infectious Diseases, Child and Maternal Health, and Urban Health, Climate & Non-Communicable Diseases. ISGlobal is accredited with the Severo Ochoa distinction, a seal of excellence of the Spanish Science Ministry. Lugar Barcelona, Campus Mar What We Are Looking forISGlobal is looking for an experienced physiotherapist to work as field technician in the PANAMA project a project funded by ANSES (n° 130 012 024 00183). PANAMA aims to introduce the concept of the inhaled dose of air pollution into research on older adults with and without chronic respiratory disease (including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma).Training and experience /QualificationsDegree in PhysiotherapyExperience in data collection in clinico-epidemiological researchExperience with geriatric patientsKnowledge/experience about mobility limitations in the elderly Experience in recruitment of older adults with and without respiratory disease for observational research studyExperience of objective health data collection using wearable devices.Key ResponsibilitiesData collection of mobility and clinical data from patients with COPD from a tertiary hospital in the Barcelona areaParticipation in internal research meetingsRespond to study related questions from study participantsCoordinate study appointments Maintenance of study equipment including wearable devices used for data collectionProgramming of devices prior to data collection and data storage organization following data collectionSkillsCapable of working autonomously.Good verbal and written communication skillsCatalan and Spanish – to be able to communicate with patients. Intermediate-high level of English (at least B2).ConditionsDuration: 1 yearStarting date: 1 July 2024Contract: (part or full time) Full time, Salary Range: Technician IIASelection processThe 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 pass. A Psychological Competency Evaluation Test will be required for the structural or transversal positions.In accordance with the OTM-R principles, a gender-balanced recruitment panel is formed for every vacancy at the beginning of the process. After reviewing the content of the applications, the panel will start the interviews, with at least one technical and one administrative interview. A profile questionnaire as well as a technical exercise may be required during the process.How to applyApplicants must fill in the request form and include the following code reference position: TechnicianFulltime_PANAMAProject _ May24, 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 12th of June 2024Applications 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. 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 be 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.ISGlobal supports the initiative #ScienceforUkraine. Therefore, to sustain Ukraine's presence in the European Research Area and international scholarly community, candidates from Ukraine on all levels of scholarly career are welcome: students, PhD candidates, early career researchers and senior scholars.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.#J-18808-Ljbffr
