OPEN CALL FOR PREDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP Formación en Investigación en Salud

The selected candidate will join the Germans Trias i Pujol Research Institute (IGTP) to work on the T1D WATCH project focused on population‐based screening for type 1 diabetes (T1D) in children within primary care settings. The position is oriented towards study coordination, data management and analysis, and implementation evaluation of the screening programme from a public health perspective; background or experience in immunology of autoimmune diseases will be positively valued. The appointment is subject to the granting of the PFIS fellowship within the framework of the 2026 Strategic Action in Health (Instituto de Salud Carlos III) which will be published on the ISCIII website in February 2026.MAIN RESPONSIBILITIESCoordinate the implementation of the screening programme in primary care centres (visit scheduling liaison with clinical teams and referral pathways).Manage clean and integrate study databases (clinical epidemiological immunological and health outcome variables).Contribute to quantitative and qualitative analyses of the screening (coverage, acceptability, cost‐effectiveness and public health impact indicators).Assist in the preparation of reports, scientific manuscripts, conference communications and dissemination materials for families and professionals.Ensure effective coordination between immunology, paediatrics and primary care teams, contributing to the interpretation of results from a public‐health viewpoint.QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCEOfficial Master's degree (or equivalent) in Public Health, Epidemiology, Health Sciences, Biomedicine or related fields.Proven knowledge in the design, monitoring or evaluation of population screening studies or preventive health programmes.Experience in data management and analysis (e.g., R, Stata, SPSS or similar tools).Strong communication, teamwork, planning and project‐organisation skills.High level of spoken and written Spanish and English; Catalan will be considered an asset.Training or experience in immunology, particularly in autoimmune diseases or T1D‐related biomarkers, will be highly valued.WHAT WE OFFERPredoctoral contract.Gross annual remuneration based on experience and the candidate's skills, distributed in 12 payments.23 days holiday and 5 days for personal matters.Training capsules by the company.Be part of an excellent multidisciplinary research centre with the HRS4R badge.Location on the Can Ruti Campus: a first‐class translational research environment in the Barcelona area with a very stimulating scientific setting.FOR MORE INFORMATIONTO APPLY, interested persons must attach to the application:Motivation letter explaining their interest in the position.Updated CV.Contact of 2–3 references.Applications will be evaluated in accordance with the guiding principles and objectives of the supply systems. The process includes:Curricular evaluation: analysis of the curriculum vitae to assess training, professional career and relevant experience.Personal interview: selected candidates will be called for a personal interview to verify and expand on résumé details and assess experience and professional skills.DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONSThe call for applications will close on January 29th 2026.ABOUT USThe Germans Trias i Pujol Research Institute (IGTP) is a public research centre located in Badalona. Its main objective is to increase scientific knowledge in order to transform it into solutions to improve health and medical care for patients and the community.The Institute is associated with the Germans Trias i Pujol Hospital and is part of the Can Ruti biomedical campus. IGTP is a CERCA centre and is accredited as a centre of excellence by the Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII) and coordinates the management and scientific strategy of the campus.IGTP conducts research across nine areas: Cancer; Cardiovascular and Respiratory Diseases; Community Health; Diseases of the Liver and Digestive Tract; Endocrine and Metabolism; Immunology and Inflammation; Infectious Diseases; Neuroscience; Science of Behaviour and Substance Abuse. Scientists publish an average of over 900 papers a year, contributing to improved treatment, healthcare protocols, patents and spin‐offs that enhance patient lives.The IGTP, in its commitment to equal opportunities, guarantees equal treatment between candidates and persons with a degree of disability equal to or greater than 33 % as accredited by Spanish Autonomous Regions or the State Administration or who have been declared to have a total permanent disability in a different profession through a resolution of the National Institute of Social Security while retaining functional capacity for the completion of the tasks of the post.#J-18808-Ljbffr