POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER FOR THE GLOBAL VIRAL AND BACTERIAL INFECTIONS PROGRAMME, IN THE TUBERCULOSIS GROUP (BASED IN MANHIÇA, MOZAMBIQUE)

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 population-level.
ISGlobal’s research is organized into the following themes.
Malaria and Infectious Diseases; Maternal, Child and Reproductive Health; Urban Health, Child, and Environmental Health; Climate; and Non-Communicable Diseases.
ISGlobal is accredited with the Severo Ochoa distinction, a seal of excellence from the Spanish Science Ministry.
Lugar Barcelona / Mozambique WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR ISGlobal is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher who is interested in taking over and managing activities related to several projects in the Tuberculosis area.
Under the lead of Alberto García-Basteiro (PI), the research group on Tuberculosis focuses on 4 main lines of investigation.
Determine disease burden in vulnerable populations (children, HIV-infected, pregnant) Assess the impact of innovative strategies for the active search for cases based on spatial parameters, population density and microbial load in index cases Evaluate new diagnostic tools in contexts of high prevalence of TB and HIV Evaluate new biomarkers for the diagnosis and treatment of TB In particular, the Postdoctoral candidate will perform tasks related vaccine trials and diagnostic evaluation studies which are being implemented by ISGlobal and CISM   For more insights into the collaborative network of the TB group and its projects, please visit.
https://www.
sglobal.
rg/en/tuberculosis https://www.
ismmanhica.
rg/en/tb    TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS A PhD in Bimedical Scineces.
Medical specialization in Preventive Medicine, Internal Medicine, Respiratory Medicine, Family Medicine will be an asset.
Minimum of 4 years of research and or clinical experience after PhD defence.
Experience in respiratory and Infectious diseases.
KEY RESPONSABILITIES Overall Implementation of Clinical Trials and Diagnostic studies in Tuberculosis Assists with the design and development of research protocols and operating procedures  Design and grant application writing for new studies.
Evaluation Based on milestones agreed with supervisor Publications with the TB group Grants acquisition (project and career development) Coordination and communication Supervision and coordination of research studies.
Reporting adverse events of study participants.
Communication with sponsors Follow up with the implementing partners for progress report   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 Working with people from different cultures Teamwork Problem solving Capacity to learn  Responsibility Flexibility Excellent organization and coordination skills Capacity to work independently Effective verbal and written communication skills.
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 safeguard ISGlobal policies and procedures.
LANGUAGE LEVEL Required.
written, reading, and spoken English.
Optional.
writing and reading Spanish and Portuguese.
CONDITIONS Duration.
2 years, with the possibility of extension to 2 or more years based on satisfactory performance      Starting date.
September Contract.
Full-time  Salary Range.
According to internal scales (Postdoctoral fellow – A) HOW TO APPLY Applicants must fill in the request form and include the following code reference position.
Postdoc_TB_August24, and attach a CV and Cover Letter.
Each attached document must be named with the candidate’s name and surname.
Applications will be accepted until (CET) Sept 13th .
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 are welcome, that includes.
gender, race, ethnicity, religion, age, sexual orientation, physical abilities, and political views.
SELECTION PROCESS The selection process is two phases.
1-    Interview with member of the TB research group to assess the candidate’s skills and CV.
2-    Meeting with HR with the finalist(s) to finish assessing the profile and discuss contractual and institutional matters.
If needed, a technical test may be issued.
A Psychological Competency Evaluation Test will be required for 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.
At 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 are promoted.
We do not discriminate based on criteria such as age, gender, marital status, race, ethnicity, functional diversity, political leanings, religion, sexual orientation, or gender identity or gender expression.
ISGlobal supports the initiative #ScienceforUkraine.
To sustain Ukraine’s presence in the European Research Area and international scholarly community, candidates from Ukraine across all levels of scholarly career are welcome.
students, PhD candidates, early career researchers, and senior scholars.
We confirm our commitment to 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.