Scientific Writer

**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 Neglected Parasitic Diseases; Global Viral and Bacterial Infections; Maternal, Child and Reproductive Health; Climate, Air Pollution, Nature and Urban Health; Environment and Health over the Lifecourse. ISGlobal is accredited with the Severo Ochoa distinction (received the first accreditation in 2019 and renewed it in 2024), a seal of excellence of the Spanish Science Ministry.

**Lugar**:
Barcelona

**WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR**:
**MAIN DUTIES AND TASKS**:

- Preparing press releases and other communications materials for different audiences.
- Management of websites and blogs.
- Communication of research projects

**SECONDARY TASKS**:

- Design of communications materials.
- Photography/video production for communication purposes.
- Creation and management of newsletters.
- Assisting the Communications team in the rest of its tasks, including the management and update of contact databases.
- Handling media inquiries.

**REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE**:

- Solid scientific background
- Bachelor or Master degree in Journalism or Communications.
- Proven experience in science communication.

**ESSENTIAL SKILLS**:

- Good capacity to summarise and translate research findings for different audiences
- Excellent writing and proof reading abilities, with a strong attention to detail.
- Strong journalistic criteria for news curation

**ADDITIONAL SKILLS**:

- The following skills will be considered a plus:

- Graphic design (Canva, Infogram, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign...).
- Video editing (Capcut, Premiere ).
- Web editing
- Basic knowledge of HTML / CSS.
- Social media content creation and management
- Experience with CRM platforms

**LANGUAGE LEVEL**:

- Fluency in English is required
- Proficiency in Spanish and Catalan will be valued.

**CONDITIONS**:

- Contract type: Full time, permanent.
- Start date: Immediate.
- Salary according to ISGlobal’s salary scales.

**HOW TO APPLY**:
**Applications will be accepted until 17.00 CET of the closing date.**

**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.
- 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._