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.
Lugar Barcelona, Campus Mar WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR ISGlobal is looking for a predoctoral researcher to work in the SUSTAIN-MOBILISE-D project, a 2-year private-public consortium aiming to measure and validate digital mobility outcomes in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, and hip fracture.
MAIN DUTIES AND TASKS Perform statistical analysis of clinical cohort data of people with neurological and respiratory diseases.
Perform statistical analysis of high-resolution mobility data (e.g., body sensors data).
Interpret and discuss the results with other SUSTAIN-MOBILISE-D members.
Provide statistical support to the researchers of the team.
Participate in protocol writing and statistical analysis plan elaboration.
SECONDARY TASKS Contribute to data cleaning and management.
Contribute to scientific publications, reports, and grant applications.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE Degree in Biostatistics, Biomedicine, or similar.
Training in Biostatistics and Bioinformatics.
Experience in biomedical data analysis.
Experience in neurologic or respiratory diseases.
Experience in R and Python will be an asset.
SKILLS Team player, yet capable of working autonomously; rational thinker.
The post holder will adhere to ISGlobal principles contained in the People management policy, including equity, diversity, and health safety.
The post holder will respect and be accountable to ensure ISGlobal policies and procedures.
LANGUAGES Proficiency in English (written and spoken).
CONDITIONS Duration: 1 year Contract: full time Salary Range: depending on the candidate's experience.
HOW TO APPLY Applicants must fill in the request form and include the following code reference position: Statistician_MOBILISE_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 03/12/2024.
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 conducted during the reception of 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 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.
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