Organisation/Company ISGLOBAL Department HR DEPARTMENT Research Field Environmental science Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Postdoc Positions Application Deadline 31 Aug 2026 - 17:00 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description 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; General 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.

CONTEXT AND MISSION In the framework of our Centre for Excellence Severo Ochoa Programme (CEX2023-001290-S), we are recruiting an enthusiastic, self‑motivated post‑doctoral researcher with strong quantitative analysis skills to join our dynamic team in the Climate, Air Pollution, Nature and Urban Health research programme.

The work will make use of data developed in two Horizon Europe funded projects we coordinate: Climate Action To Advance Healthy Societies in Europe (CATALYSE, GA 101057131) and the Urban Burden of Disease Estimation for Policy Making (UBD Policy, GA 101094639). CATALYSE aims to provide new knowledge, data and tools to close the knowledge‑to‑action gap to accelerate climate change action and protect public health in Europe. UBD Policy aims to improve the estimation of health and well‑being impacts and socio‑economic costs of major urban environmental hazards.





The postdoctoral researcher will develop projections of future health burdens attributable to urban environmental exposures affected by climate change mitigation (e.g. air pollution, green space) under detailed, policy‑relevant scenarios developed through the CATALYSE project. The research will leverage a large dataset of 1000 cities developed through UBD Policy, to explore in depth the implications of European climate policy on urban health using state‑of‑the‑art health impact modelling methods.

The researcher will be based in the research group of Research Professor, Cathryn Tonne, with co‑supervision from other ISGlobal investigators with expertise in health impact assessment and climate science. The researcher would be embedded in an institutional working group focused on Climate Action and Health as well as the international, inter‑disciplinary CATALYSE and UBD Policy consortiums, offering networking and training opportunities for early‑career researchers.

This position will be supported by funding from the “Centro de Excelencia Severo Ochoa 2024‑2028” Program (CEX 2023-001290-S) from the Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation, and the Spanish Research State Agency (MCIN/AEI/10.13039/501100011033).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Conducting novel research quantifying the future health burdens attributable to urban environmental exposures in Europe, with a specific focus on vulnerable populations (e.g. children, elderly, low socioeconomic position).

AUXILIAR TASKS This 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 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

Good interpersonal, communication, presentation, and academic writing skills and ability to work independently.

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 ensure ISGlobal policies and procedures.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS

PhD (or equivalent) in epidemiology, environmental health, biostatistics or related discipline

Demonstrated record of scientific achievement in epidemiology or environmental health; experience with health impact assessment is an asset

Experience with statistical analysis and managing complex data in R

Excellent quantitative and programming skills

Motivated, self‑directed researcher capable of setting and meeting deadlines and delivering research outputs

Strong organization and team‑working skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Proficiency in English (written and spoken)

SPECIFIC DUTIES

Conducting statistical analyses and leading manuscripts for publication

Coordinating large health and environmental exposure databases

Drafting original articles for publication in high impact journals

Disseminating findings at conferences, workshops, scientific journals, and other channels

Playing an active role to in the institutional Climate Action and Health working group

LANGUAGE LEVEL

Proficiency in English.

CONDITIONS

Duration: 1.5 / 2 years

Starting date: as soon as possible

Contract Type: Full time

Salary: According to experience and profile

We welcome diverse candidates according to gender, race, ethnicity, religion, age, sexual orientation, physical abilities, and political views.

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.

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