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.
The Public Health Liver team is cross-cutting and addresses both NCDs (principally steatotic liver disease) and infectious diseases (principally viral hepatitis).
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WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR ISGlobal seeks a Research Associate to contribute to ongoing and future projects within the Public Health Liver Team. The ideal candidate will have experience in liver disease research and public health policy, with demonstrated expertise in project management, research proposal development, and strategic alignment of funding initiatives.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS The candidate is expected to meet as many of the following criteria as possible:
Master's degree in public health, global health, medical sciences, or a related field; PhD is an advantage;
Expertise in liver health with specific knowledge of steatosis liver disease;
A good track record of publications in peer-reviewed journals;
Willingness to work in an inter-disciplinary team at a highly collaborative research institute.
KEY RESPONSABILITIES Conduct research on steatotic liver disease and common comorbidities;
Develop funding proposals that align with team goals and strategic research directions;
Support and manage current projects under the guidance of the team lead, including the Global Think-tank on Steatotic Liver Disease and the 2025 Metabolic Roundtable Series;
Perform public health and policy research in MASLD and MASH, including developing a policy index;
Ensure alignment with ISGlobal's multidisciplinary approach and foster collaborative work with international stakeholders.
SKILLS Highly motivated by a deadline-driven mindset;
High-quality standards, a keen eye for detail, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to manage different tasks/projects simultaneously;
Thrives in a team but can work independently;
Good interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills;
Problem resolution;
Critical thinking
LANGUAGE LEVEL Good level of English (written and spoken).
Other languages, especially Spanish, are valued and considered an asset.
CONDITIONS Duration: 12 months
Starting date: Mid-December 2024
Contract: Full-time
Salary Range: According to ISGlobal salary scale based on qualifications and experience
HOW TO APPLY Applicants must fill in the request form and include the following code reference position: Researcher_Livergroup_Nov24 , attach the CV and a Cover Letter. Each attached document must be named with the candidate's name and surname.
The receipt of applications will be open until 05/12/2024.
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 candidatures are encouraged, that includes: gender, race, ethnicity, religion, age, sexual orientation, physical abilities, and political views.
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 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 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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