JUNIOR TECHNICIAN

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, Campus Mar WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR ISGlobal is seeking a Technician who is interested in taking over and managing activities in a project investigating molecular pathways, including genomics and epigenenomics, between diet composition and cardiometabolic diseases.
The post holder will work with Dr Camille Lassale, assistant research professor in the area of Non-Communicable Disease.
The project is supported by a Ramon y Cajal Fellowship RYC funded by MICIU/AEI // and the European Social Fund “Invest in your future”.
KEY RESPONSABILITIES The position will involve conducting genome-wide association studies and epigenome-wide association study (using DNA methylation arrays), in relation to various exposures including diet quality and specific diet features, such as chrono-nutrition, at various life stages.
pregnancy, childhood, adulthood.
Another important part of the role will be to use novel causal inference methods, making use of genetic data, to assess causality of the uncovered associations with cardiometabolic health.
The technician will work with large datasets from multiple sources, including consortium data.
The role requires collaboration with international project partners as well as researchers at ISGlobal.
SPECIFIC DUTIES Develop and apply quality control pipeline Conducting epigenome-wide association studies and other analysis in R  Regular presentation and interpretation of results Valorisation in the form of presentations and papers   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.
This job description is not a definitive or exhaustive list of responsibilities but identifies the key responsibilities and tasks of the post holder.
The specific objectives of the post holder will be subject to review as part of the individual professional assessment process.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS Higher education in Bioinformatics or similar.
Knowledge of applied statistics.
Programming in R  Experience with version-control systems (git/GitHub) Experience with genomics or epigenomics analysis Excellent organizational skills and comfortable working in a multi-disciplinary, multi-cultural team.
Professional attitude and excellent attention to detail.
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS Good communication skills both written and spoken.
Good level of English (written and spoken).
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.
CONDITIONS Duration.
6 months       Starting date.
November Contract.
Full-time Salary Range.
Tech II C (€ gross annual) HOW TO APPLY Applicants must fill in the request form and include the following code reference position.
Technician_RyC_Sep24, attach the CV and a Cover Letter.
Each attached document must be named with the candidate name and surname.
The receipt of applications will be open until .
Applications will be accepted until CET of the closing date.
Only the applications submitted through the request form will be considered.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The interviews could be placed during the reception candidatures period.
Diverse candidacies, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, age, sexual orientation, physical abilities, and political views, are encouraged 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 pass.
A Psychological Competency Evaluation Test will be required for the structural or transversal positions.
In accordance with the OTM-R principles, a gender-balanced recruitment panel is formed for every vacancy at the beginning of the process.
After reviewing the content of the applications, the panel will start the interviews, with at least one technical and one administrative interview.
A profile questionnaire as well as a technical exercise may be required during the process.
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.
ISGlobal supports the initiative #ScienceforUkraine.
Therefore, to sustain Ukraine’s presence in the European Research Area and international scholarly community, candidates from Ukraine on all levels of scholarly career are welcome.
students, PhD candidates, early career researchers and senior scholars.
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.