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.
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WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FORISGlobal is looking for an experienced physiotherapist and project manager to work as field technician and scientific coordinator 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 EXPERIENCEDoctorate in Biomedicine, Epidemiology, Public health or similarExperience in systematic and scoping reviews of the literature.Experience in coordination of local data collection of COPD patients and older adults. Experience in mobility patterns of COPD patients and older adults.Knowledge/experience about mobility limitations in the elderly Knowledge in objective health data collection using wearable devices in field studiesFamiliarity with data collected from graded exercise tests in older adults with and without respiratory diseaseKEY RESPONSIBILITIESParticipation in preparatory work of PANAMA projectProvide experience in systematic and scoping reviews of the literature.Provide experience in coordination of local data collection of COPD patients and older adults. Provide experience in mobility patterns of COPD patients and older adults.Collect objective health data at high temporal resolution using wearable devices in field studiesOrganize and coordinate extraction of retrospective data from graded exercise tests from Hospital ClinicCoordinate feedback provided to participants from data collected within the PANAMA studySKILLSCapable of working autonomously.Good verbal and written communication skills. LANGUAGE LEVELCatalan 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) 30 hoursSalary Range: Technician IB
SELECTION 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: Technician30H_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 2024 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.
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.
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