.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.LugarBarcelonaWHAT WE ARE LOOKING FORISGlobal is seeking a Technician who is interested in taking over and managing activities in the UBRAIN project related to (i) data harmonization including demographics, lifestyles, mental health and imaging biomarkers, (ii) literature review about the associations of social determinants, mental health and brain aging, and (iii) statistical analyses with multimodal data.The overall project goal is to understand how urban design can influence brain and cognitive health, particularly for aging populations and those affected by dementia. Based in Barcelona, the study draws on data from over 1,900 older adults, collected between 2008 and 2023, to examine the relationship between elements of the built environment and cognitive outcomes.Participation in international conferences and scientific writing will be encouraged.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESHandle multimodal data: including demographics, lifestyles, mental health, societal level factors and imaging biomarkers.Create databases with harmonized data from different sources.Perform statistical analyses with multimodal data (e.G. R software or similar).Perform neuroimaging analyses linking risk and protective factors with brain structure and function (e.G., SPM software or similar).Project documentation: record the key details of the work that are required to implement it successfully.Literature review.Attend regular meetings with the team members and present results.TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONSMinimum requirement: higher degree trainee cycle.Programming skills, experience with Matlab, R software (or similar), and imaging software such as SPM (or similar).SKILLSTeamwork.Problem resolution.Learning capacity.CONDITIONSDuration: until September 2025.Starting date: January 1, 2025.Contract: full time.Salary Range: Technician II A.HOW TO APPLYApplicants must fill in the request form and include the following code reference position: Technician_UBRAIN_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 December 11th of 2024.Applications will be accepted until 17.00 CET of the closing date