Gis Technician

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 five programs: Climate, Air Pollution, Nature and Urban Health; Environment and Health over the Lifecourse; Global Viral and Bacterial Infections; Malaria and Neglected Parasitic Diseases and Maternal Child and Reproductive Health. ISGlobal is accredited with the Severo Ochoa distinction, a seal of excellence of the Spanish Science Ministry.

**WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR**:
ISGlobal is looking for a motivated GIS Technician to work on combining questionnaire and GPS data to generate high accuracy micro-environment exposures for the HELIX cohort. There may also be additional tasks as a part of the GIS team at ISGlobal.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Work on combining questionnaire and GPS data to generate high accuracy micro-environment exposures for the HELIX cohort.
- Preparation of cohort drawings and related documents, maintaining technical files.
- Prepare manuscript describing GPS work methodology for publication.
- Additional responsibilities and/or duties as found relevant and necessary.

**AUXILIAR TASKS**

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.

**SKILLS**:

- Fully proficient in the use of GIS systems including ArcGIS, Postgresql, Postgis, QGIS, Spatialite, SQlite, ENVI.
- Fully proficient in the use of programming languages SQL, Python and R.
- Responsible, flexible and with analytical and problem solving skills.
- Excellent organization and team-working skills.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Self-organized, self-motivated, able to work independently and remotely.

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 be accountable to ensure ISGlobal policies and procedures.

**TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS**:

- At least 2 years of experience in GIS and child health research
- Experience in processing and managment of complex data

**LANGUAGE LEVEL**:

- Proficiency in English (written and spoken).

**CONDITIONS**:

- Duration: 4 months but extendable
- Starting date: 1 July 2025
- Contract Type: Full time

**HOW TO APPLY**:
**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 passed. 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._