MEDICAL RESEARCH FELLOW

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 looking for a Medical research Fellow with the following requirements.
Medical doctor (clinician) with specialty in pediatrics (completed).
Demonstrated training in Tropical Medicine and International Health and infectious diseases.
Demonstrated experience in conducting large multi-centric epidemiologic research and clinical trials, preferably in Global Health related topics.
Availability to travel to LMICs for periods of time.
Skills in epidemiological research.
Experience in development and management of research projects.
Interest on strategies to reduce child mortality, developing diagnostic and preventive interventions, particularly with a global perspective.
Interest (and skills) on genomic disease burden assessment, and the impact of genetic and congenital diseases in paediatric population.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS Speciality in Medicine and Pediatrics.
Experience in Global Health and Clinical Epidemiology research.
Competencies and skills.
Communication, Teamwork and collaboration, Commitment, Proactivity, Integrity, Critical and Analytical thinking.
High level of English, Portuguese, and French.
Expertise in project design, team coordination, and supervision.
Expertise in field implementation activities in low and middle countries environment.
Expertise in statistical analysis of study results.
Scientific writing skills.
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS Medical Doctor, Paediatrician.
Expertise in infectious diseases, clinical epidemiology, and research in Global Health projects.
Interest in clinical genomics and congenital assessment.
Scientific writing experience.
KEY RESPONSABILITIES To contribute in the design, execution and analysis of a variety of the CHAMPS project related activities.
participation in clinical panels for ascertainment causes of death, clinical extraction, clinical genomic consulting, proposal and protocol development, statistical analysis, manuscript and scientific article writing, science dissemination in international forums.
To support implementation and supervise activities of CHAMPS Project in Mozambique.
To apply proactively for funding opportunities (fellowships and projects).
SPECIFIC DUTIES Participate, supervise and conduct CHAMPS clinical activities related to Mozambique site.
Coordinate, perform consulting and assessment on genomic and congenital diseases assessment related to CHAMPS project internationally.
Participate on scientific writing activities for articles, proposals and protocols.
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.
SKILLS Teamwork.
Problem resolution.
Supervision of students/collaborators 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 High level of English Knowledge of Portuguese and French   CONDITIONS Duration.
36 months Starting date.
Nov Contract.
full time     Salary Range.
€ gross annual Local of activities.
Barcelona, Spain HOW TO APPLY Applicants must fill in the request form and include the following code reference position.
MedicalResearchFellow_Oct24, 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 29th October 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 candidatures are encouraged, that includes.
gender, race, ethnicity, religion, age, sexual orientation, physical abilities, and political views.
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.