TECHNICIAN FOR NEUROIMAGING AND BIOSTATISTICS FOR UBRAIN PROJECT (AJUNTAMENT DE BCN)

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 seeking a Technician who is interested in taking over and managing activities in UBRAIN project related to (i) data harmonization including demographics, lifestyles, mental health and imaging biomarkers, (ii) literature review about the associations of social determinants, mental health and brain aging and (iii) statistical analyses with multimodal data.
The overall project goal is to understand how urban design can influence brain and cognitive health, particularly for aging populations and those affected by dementia.
Based in Barcelona, the study draws on data from over older adults, collected between and , to examine the relationship between elements of the built environment and cognitive outcomes.
Participation in international conferences and scientific writing will be encouraged.
Convocatòria The Environment and Health over the Lifecourse research programme aims to conduct high-quality integrative research to expand knowledge on the causes and mechanisms of non-communicable diseases (NCDs).
The programme focuses on environmental, radiation, occupational, lifestyle, social, infectious, and genetic risk factors throughout the lifecourse, from prenatal to late adult life.
Key outcomes include respiratory and immune health, neurodevelopment, cardiovascular health and cancer.
Our ultimate goal is to prevent and control NCDs, in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Specific Goals To assess the prevalence and extent of risk factors and lifetime exposures associated with NCDs, while advancing exposure assessment methods.
To understand the causes, development, course and mechanisms of NCDs, with a focus on respiratory and immune health, neurodevelopment and cognitive decline, mental health, cardiovascular and metabolic health, birth and pregnancy outcomes, and cancer.
To quantify environmental exposures and NCDs burden, globally, and in low-and-middle income countries and vulnerable populations (e.
., pregnant women, children, elderly, socioeconomically disadvantaged, indigenous peoples and local communities).
To inform, improve and promote interventions and policies for primary and secondary prevention of NCDs, including preparedness and resilience to health and climate emergencies.
We build on large population-based, clinical and occupational cohort and case-control studies as powerful platforms for etiological research, and incorporate innovative approaches such as the exposome, omics biomarkers, imaging, and data science.
Work in the programme ranges from local to national and global efforts in high and low-and-middle income countries, with international leadership in areas such as exposome, radiation, child health, cancer, and respiratory health research.
We have a successful record of research and training in epidemiology and in translation of research findings into policy.
Within ISGlobal, successful collaborations are in place with the Severo Ochoa groups, the Climate, Air pollution, Nature and Urban Health and the Global Viral and Bacterial Infections Programme.
The UBRAIN project aims to assess how features such as walkability, safety, proximity to green spaces, and reduced environmental stress impact cognitive function and brain health.
It seeks to explore the potential of urban environments to promote active aging, improve mental and physical health, and mitigate dementia progression.
This project integrates advanced methodologies, including neuroimaging, cerebrospinal biomarkers, cognitive assessments, and geocoded urban data.
By linking individual health outcomes to environmental factors, we aim to generate actionable insights into how urban design can foster autonomy and delay institutionalization for people with dementia.
UBRAIN is closely aligned with Barcelona’s commitment to age-friendly urban transformation and the WHO’s "Age-Friendly Cities" initiative.
The research is expected to produce evidence-based guidelines for designing supportive urban environments, promoting brain health, and improving the quality of life for older adults and their caregivers.
KEY RESPONSABILITIES Handle multimodal data.
including demographics, lifestyles, mental health, societal level factors and imaging biomarkers, Create databases with harmonized data from difference sources Perform statistical analyses with multimodal data (e.
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R software or similar) Perform neuroimaging analyses linking risk and protective factors with brain structure and function (e.
., SPM software or similar) Project documentation.
record the key details of the work that are required to implement it successfully Literature review Attend regular meetings with the team members and presenting results   SPECIFIC DUTIES Multimodal data harmonization.
including demographics, lifestyles, mental health, societal level factors and imaging biomarkers, Statistical analyses with multimodal data Neuroimaging analyses linking risk and protective factors with brain structure and function.
Literature review and scientific writing  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 Minimum requirement.
higher degree trainee cycle.
Programming skills, experience with Matlab, R software (or similar), and imaging softwares such as SPM (or similar).
SKILLS Programming skills Teamwork.
Problem resolution.
Learning capacity.
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.
until September Starting date.
January Contract.
full time Salary Range.
Technician II A HOW TO APPLY Applicants must fill in the request form and include the following code reference position.
Technician_UBRAIN_Nov24, 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 December 11th of .
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 candiddacies are encouraged, that includes.
gender, race, ethnicity, religion, age, sexual orientation, physical abilities, and political views.
People who are hired must be young people aged 16 or over and under the age of 30, and who must be unemployed and registered as jobseekers in the public employment service of Catalonia at the time the contractual relationship begins.
In addition, they must meet the requirements for the type of contract to be formalized, and must comply with the specific circumstances of each initiative, in accordance with current legislation.
These requirements must be met at the beginning of your participation in the program.
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.