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 population-level. ISGlobal's research is organized into the following themes: Malaria and Infectious Diseases; Maternal, Child and Reproductive Health; Urban Health, Child, and Environmental Health; Climate; and Non-Communicable Diseases. ISGlobal is accredited with the Severo Ochoa distinction, a seal of excellence from the Spanish Science Ministry.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR ISGlobal is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher who is interested in taking over and managing activities related to several projects in the Tuberculosis area. Under the lead of Alberto García-Basteiro (PI), the research group on Tuberculosis focuses on 4 main lines of investigation:
Determine disease burden in vulnerable populations (children, HIV-infected, pregnant)Assess the impact of innovative strategies for the active search for cases based on spatial parameters, population density and microbial load in index casesEvaluate new diagnostic tools in contexts of high prevalence of TB and HIVEvaluate new biomarkers for the diagnosis and treatment of TBIn particular, the Postdoctoral candidate will perform tasks related to vaccine trials and diagnostic evaluation studies which are being implemented by ISGlobal and CISM. For more insights into the collaborative network of the TB group and its projects, please visit: ISGlobal Tuberculosis and CISM Tuberculosis.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS A PhD in Biomedical Sciences. Medical specialization in Preventive Medicine, Internal Medicine, Respiratory Medicine, or Family Medicine will be an asset.
Minimum of 4 years of research and/or clinical experience after PhD defense. Experience in respiratory and infectious diseases.
KEY RESPONSABILITIES Implementation of Clinical Trials and Diagnostic studies in TuberculosisAssists with the design and development of research protocols and operating proceduresDesign and grant application writing for new studiesEvaluation Based on milestones agreed with supervisorPublications with the TB groupGrants acquisition (project and career development)Coordination and Communication Supervision and coordination of research studiesReporting adverse events of study participantsCommunication with sponsorsFollow up with the implementing partners for progress reportsAUXILIARY TASKS 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.
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