.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).Lugar BarcelonaWHAT 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 recordof publications in peer-reviewed journals; Willingness to workin 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 thinkingLANGUAGE LEVEL Good level of English (written and spoken).Other languages, especially Spanish, are valued and considered an asset