Postdoc He-inchildhealth

hace 2 semanas


Barcelona, España CREAL A tiempo completo

**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 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.

**Lugar**:

- Barcelona**What We Are Looking for**:
ISGlobal is looking for a motivated postdoctoral researcher to work on the INCHILDHEALTH project (Identifying Determinants for Indoor Air Quality and their Health Impact in Environments for Children: Measures to Improve Indoor Air Quality and Reduce Disease Burdens). INCHILDHEALTH has received funding from the European Commission (101056883) under the call HORIZON-HLTH-2021-ENVHLTH-02 “Indoor air quality and health”. The postdoctoral researcher will work on linking indoor air pollution exposure at schools and other environments with respiratory and cognitive health in children. In particular, the researcher will be in charge of designing and coordinating citizen science activities at schools to achieve the project goals.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Design citizen science activities at schools to link indoor air pollution and health parameters
- Coordinate the fieldwork of the citizen science part
- Write manuscripts with the project results
- Be involved in other scientific parts of the project

**Auxiliar task**:
This job description reflects the present requirements of the post but may evolve at any time in the future as duties and responsibilities change and/or develop providing there is appropriate consultation with the post-holder.

**Training and experience /Qualifications**:

- Experience in citizens science
- Experience in environmental health
- Experience in coordinating fieldwork, especially in studies involving schools.

**Skills**:

- Teamwork.
- Problem resolution.
- Learning capacity.

The post holder will adhere to ISGlobal principles contained in People management policy, including Equity, diversity and health safety. The post holder will respect, and accountable to ensure ISGlobal policies and procedures.

**Language level**:

- Fluent in Catalan, Spanish and English

**Conditions**:

- Duration: 2 years
- Starting date: 01/06/2023
- Contract: part-time

**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 pass. A Psychological Competency Evaluation Test will be required for the structural or transversal positions.

**How to apply**:
**Applications will be accepted until 17.00h CEST of the closing date.**
- 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 be 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. We confirm our commitment towards the value of the diversity of our staff and student population and seek to promote peace, equity, diversity and inclusion as essential elements in contribution to improving health worldwide.