VHIR offers a senior (postdoc) researcher position in the REFiT Aging Research Group.
The candidate will be in charge of the coordination and development of the assigned tasks as Partners of the ISMED-CLIM project, a Horizon European project aiming to test and demonstrate transformative solutions to build resilience towards health risks caused by the effects of climate change.
We will bring together regions, local authorities, communities and policy makers with clinical, environmental and social scientists and information technology (IT) experts to develop and pilot technological and digital tools solutions for mitigation of climate change health risks and increase the resilience of healthcare systems in the Mediterranean biogeographical region.
Then we will test the solutions in the real-world setting, by conducting a randomized clinical trial with older adults.
The proposal is coordinated by the University of Cyprus and involves 37 partners within the Mediterranean region.
As partners, we will be developing and testing solutions to protect older adults from heat waves and pollution, and we will participate as a site for replicating public health solutions.
Education and qualifications: Required: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Health or Social Sciences (Medicine, Nurse, Therapist, Social worker, Social psychologist).
Other non-health related Degrees will also be considered if the PhD or additional training and experience are related to health care, social care or integrated care PhD related to Public Health, research methodology, global health, environmental epidemiology, other related to health, social care or integrated care Fluency in Catalan, Spanish, English (business proficiency) Desired: Specific/Additional training in Aging research, Participatory Research, Pragmatic clinical trials of Complex interventions Experience and knowledge: Required: At least 5 years of experience working in research/innovation projects Organized and methodical with high motivation and initiative Ability to communicate with different stakeholders and in transdisciplinary settings Main responsibilities and duties: Set up a Regional (in Catalonia) task force for engagement of stakeholders related to climate change, public health and aging population, in coordination with the task leader of the ISMED-CLIM Project.
Participate in the design, implementation and analysis of the surveys, focus groups and workshops to be delivered in Catalonia.
Prepare the project deliverables.
Participate in the design, execution, analysis and interpretation of data of a randomized controlled trial to test the solutions developed for the protection of older adults against heat waves.
Lead the implementation of the clinical trial in Barcelona and Nicosia.
Engage in other projects related to aging and climate change and seek new funding opportunities in this research area.
Labour conditions: Full-time position: 37h/week Starting date: Immediate Gross annual salary: 32.000 euros (Salary ranges are consistent with our Collective Agreement pay scale) Contract: temporary linked to project What can we offer?
Incorporation to Vall d'Hebron Research Institute (VHIR), a public sector institution that promotes and develops the biomedical research, innovation and teaching at Vall d'Hebron University Hospital (HUVH), the biggest hospital of Barcelona and the largest of Catalan Institute of Health (ICS).
A scientific environment of excellence, highly dynamic, where high-end biomedical projects are continuously developed.
Continuous learning and a wide range of responsibilities within a stimulating work environment.
Individual training opportunities.
Flexible working hours.
23 days of holidays + 9 personal days.
Flexible Remuneration Program (including dining checks, health insurance, transportation and more) Corporate Benefits: platform through which you can obtain significant discounts on travel, culture, technology, gastronomy, sports... among many others.
Healthy Offering: choose from a variety of wellbeing focused activities to be the healthiest you.
Deadline to apply: 06-02-2025 VHIR embraces Equality and Diversity.
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