Predoctoral Student for Microbiome Project

**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 predoctoral student to participate in a project on the microbiome and circadian disruption within the “Microbioma Intestinal y la Disrupción Circadiana, un Estudio Epidemiológico Molecular Sobre Enfermedades Cardiometabólicas y Salud Mental” project funded through the Instituto de Salud Carlos III. The student will work on studies related to the microbiome among night shift work and will evaluate pathways related to circadian disruption and cardiometabolic and mental health outcomes. This work will be conducted within the Environment and Health over the Lifecourse Program at ISGlobal.

**Field research**:

- Biological sciences
- Other : epidemiology

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Data collection
- Data cleaning
- Data analyses
- Manuscript writing
- Help with the preparation of the deliverables and reports

**Specific Duties**:

- Involvement in protocol development for the follow-up of the microbiome study.
- Participation in data collection.
- Design of epidemiologic studies.
- Analysis of data.
- Reporting of results in peer-reviewed journals.
- Develop a thesis on the work within 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**:

- BS and/or MS in a discipline related with biology or epidemiology
- MS degree completed prior to start date

**Specific Requirements**:

- Teamwork, yet capable of working autonomously
- Problem resolution.
- Learning capacity.
- High level of enthusiasm and motivation; passion for science
- Programming skills in R or Stata

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 procedure

**Language level**:

- Fluent in English
- Fluent in either Castellano, Catalan or both

**Conditions**:

- Duration: 3 years
- Starting date: As soon as possible
- Contract: Full time
- Salary Range: Predoc C

**How to apply**:
Applications will be accepted until 17.00 CET 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.