Biostatistician for Begin 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 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.

**Lugar**:
Barcelona, Campus Mar

**WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR**:
ISGlobal is seeking a Biostatistician who is interested in taking over and managing activities in The Bipolar Exposome-Gene Interaction Naturalistic (BEGIN) study funded by the Fundació La Marató de TV3. BEGIN aims to explore and clarify the influence of genetic factors related to circadian rhythms and environmental factors, such as air pollution, urbanization, green spaces, light and noise exposure, on the course of Bipolar Disorder. The post holder will work with Dr Léa Maitre, assistant research professor in the area of Exposome research. It will provide opportunities for interaction with other groups (internally, nationally and internationally) in particular within the Exposome Hub, the data science group and the Environment and Health over the Lifecourse program.

**TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE /QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Master in biomedical sciences, biostatistics, bioinformatics or epidemiology with a strong emphasis on data analysis
- Knowledge of applied statistics.
- Strong experience in R programming
- Self-motivated, autonomous person with team work skills and ability to work in various projects.
- Professional attitude and excellent attention to detail.

**SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS**:

- Good communication skills both written and spoken.
- Good level of English (written and spoken).

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**:
The position will involve preparing the patient database and codebook based on repeated questionnaire data, genetics, sensors and geographical information system (GIS) modelling extracted variables related to the environment. The technician will also be involved in conducting exposome-wide association studies, in relation to various mental health symptoms in bipolar patients. The technician will also work with large datasets from multiple sources, related to psychiatric disorders and exposome research.

**SPECIFIC DUTIES**:

- Database preparation in R
- Conduct advanced statistical analysis in R
- Machine learning with python libraries
- Regular presentation and interpretation of results
- Valorisation in the form of presentations and papers

**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.

**SKILLS**:

- Teamwork.
- Problem resolution.
- Learning capacity and motivation to learn epidemiology.
- Excellent organization skills.
- Capable of working autonomously

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 procedures.

**LANGUAGE LEVEL**:

- Good level of English (written and spoken).

**CONDITIONS**:

- Duration: 5 months
- Starting date: 01/01/2025
- Contract: Full time
- Salary Range: Technician IIA ( 29.465€)

**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.
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