Technician for Neuroimaging and Biostatistics for

**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 seeking a Technician who is interested in taking over and managing activities in UBRAIN project related to (i) data harmonization including demographics, lifestyles, mental health and imaging biomarkers, (ii) literature review about the associations of social determinants, mental health and brain aging and (iii) statistical analyses with multimodal data. The overall project goal is to understand how urban design can influence brain and cognitive health, particularly for aging populations and those affected by dementia. Based in Barcelona, the study draws on data from over 1,900 older adults, collected between 2008 and 2023, to examine the relationship between elements of the built environment and cognitive outcomes. Participation in international conferences and scientific writing will be encouraged. Convocatòria The Environment and Health over the Lifecourse research programme aims to conduct high-quality integrative research to expand knowledge on the causes and mechanisms of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). The programme focuses on environmental, radiation, occupational, lifestyle, social, infectious, and genetic risk factors throughout the lifecourse, from prenatal to late adult life. Key outcomes include respiratory and immune health, neurodevelopment, cardiovascular health and cancer. Our ultimate goal is to prevent and control NCDs, in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Specific Goals - To assess the prevalence and extent of risk factors and lifetime exposures associated with NCDs, while advancing exposure assessment methods. - To understand the causes, development, course and mechanisms of NCDs, with a focus on respiratory and immune health, neurodevelopment and cognitive decline, mental health, cardiovascular and metabolic health, birth and pregnancy outcomes, and cancer. - To quantify environmental exposures and NCDs burden, globally, and in low-and-middle income countries and vulnerable populations (e.g., pregnant women, children, elderly, socioeconomically disadvantaged, indigenous peoples and local communities). - To inform, improve and promote interventions and policies for primary and secondary prevention of NCDs, including preparedness and resilience to health and climate emergencies. We build on large population-based, clinical and occupational cohort and case-control studies as powerful platforms for etiological research, and incorporate innovative approaches such as the exposome, omics biomarkers, imaging, and data science. Work in the programme ranges from local to national and global efforts in high and low-and-middle income countries, with international leadership in areas such as exposome, radiation, child health, cancer, and respiratory health research. We have a successful record of research and training in epidemiology and in translation of research findings into policy. Within ISGlobal, successful collaborations are in place with the Severo Ochoa groups, the Climate, Air pollution, Nature and Urban Health and the Global Viral and Bacterial Infections Programme. The UBRAIN project aims to assess how features such as walkability, safety, proximity to green spaces, and reduced environmental stress impact cognitive function and brain health. It seeks to explore the potential of urban environments to promote active aging, improve mental and physical health, and mitigate dementia progression. This project integrates advanced methodologies, including neuroimaging, cerebrospinal biomarkers, cognitive assessments, and geocoded urban data. By linking individual health outcomes to environmental factors, we aim to generate actionable insights into how urban design can foster autonomy and delay institutionalization for people with dementia. UBRAIN is closely aligned with Barcelona’s commitment to age-friendly urban transformation and the WHO’s "Age-Friendly Cities" initiative. The research is expected to produce evidence-based guidelines for designing supportive urban environments, promoting brain health, and improving the quality of life for older adults and their caregivers. **KEY RESPONSABILITIES**: - Handle multimodal data: including demographic