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 the following main areas: Malaria and other Infectious Diseases, Maternal, Child and reproductive Health, Urban Health and Child and environmental 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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ISGlobal is seeking a research and policy technician who is interested in taking over and managing activities of the following projects: Exploring Tipping Points and Their Impacts Using Earth System Models AND Impact Pathway From: Climate Data, via Climate Information, to Climate Action. The overall project goal is to lead and organize the stakeholder engagement, co-design sessions and other dissemination activities for two European projects.
KEY RESPONSABILITIESTo contact project relevant stakeholdersTo organize co-design workshops with selected stakeholdersTo co-organize EU-level stakeholder engagement eventsTRAINING AND EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONSBachelor or Masters Degree in social science or environmental sciences+2 years experience in research translation, dissemination and/or policy translation and user engagementSPECIFIC REQUIREMENTSExcellent writing and proofreading abilities, with a strong attention to detailExcellent communication and presentation skillsAbility to work independentlySKILLSTeamworkProblem resolutionLearning capacityAbility to work independentlyThe 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 LEVELFluency in English and Spanish is requiredCONDITIONSDuration: 17 monthsContract: full timeHOW TO APPLYApplicants must fill in the request form and include the following code reference position: ResearchTechnician_Policy_Nov23, 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 26th of November. 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.
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 passed. 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.
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. 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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