Descripción
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.
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Barcelona
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
ISGlobal and the Hospital Clinic of Barcelona are looking for a candidate research physician specializing in internal medicine or family medicine. This position is ideal for a candidate looking for a joint position combining both clinical work and research in international health.
The candidate will be part of the clinical team working at the International Health Department in the Hospital Clinic and work nationally and internationally on the diagnosis and management of travel-related diseases.
The candidate will collaborate in research activities in the field of travel medicine, building on existing collaborations. Responsibilities include developing strategic research questions, applying for and procuring research grants, designing and implementing research protocols, summarizing findings and publishing results in peer-reviewed journals.
The activities will be carried out in the framework of the project 'Predictors of SEVERE infections and diagnosis in travellers and migrants', funded by the Department of Research and Universities of the Generalitat de Catalunya (2021 SGR 01558).
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
Essential Requirements:
Medical Doctor with specialization in internal medicine or family medicine.
Experience and knowledge on issues related to Global Health and travel medicine.
Additional profiles will be considered if highly motivated researchers in other related disciplines.
Desirable:
Previous experience conducting clinical research.
Record of obtaining research funding and publishing in peer-reviewed journals.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSABILITIES
Attend patients in Hospital Clinic's Travel Clinic.
Lead the design and development of research projects including clinical studies (epidemiologic and clinical trials) and obtain grant funding in the field of travel medicine.
Lead the activities of research studies including ensuring all study procedures are of good quality and are carried out per good clinical practices, with an emphasis on the clinical management of patients under their supervision.
Publish scientific manuscripts in international peer-reviewed journals.
Supervise personnel to coordinate research efforts for increased efficiency; participate in the training of pre-doctoral fellows, residents, students, and volunteer workers as needed.
LANGUAGE LEVEL
Fluent in English.
Spanish proficiency.
CONDITIONS
The position is for a period of 5 months (renewable).
Approximate start-date in September 2024.
Contract: (part or full time): 10h/week.
Salary Range: Medical Research Fellow B.
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants must fill in the request form and include the following code reference position: ResearchPhysician_August24, 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 20/08/2024.
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 of candidatures period.
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.
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