The Research Group on Aging, Frailty and Care
Transitions in Barcelona (REFiT-BCN) offers a technical position
for a Laboratory Technician. Research topic: Innovative solutions
across the Mediterranean for mitigation of climate change-related
health risks and enhancing health system resilience. ISMED-CLIM
Project summary: ISMED-CLIM is a Horizon Europe project that aims
to test and demonstrate transformative solutions to build
resilience to health risks associated with climate change. The
project brings together regions, local authorities, communities,
and policymakers, along with clinical, environmental, and social
scientists and information technology (IT) experts, to develop and
pilot technological and digital solutions to mitigate
climate-related health risks and strengthen healthcare system
resilience in the Mediterranean biogeographical region. These
solutions will be evaluated in real-world settings through a
randomized clinical trial involving older adults. The project is
coordinated by the University of Cyprus and involves 27 partners
across the Mediterranean region.
The selected candidate will
contribute to the fieldwork of a randomized clinical trial designed
to test solutions aimed at protecting older adults with
hypertension from heatwaves and air pollution in Barcelona. Main
responsibilities and duties: Contribute to the fieldwork of a
randomised controlled trial testing solutions designed to protect
older adults from heatwaves and air pollution in Barcelona.
Operate, calibrate, and maintain monitoring devices. Ensure
accurate and timely data recording in compliance with study
protocols and data protection regulations. Identify and report any
protocol deviations or fieldwork incidents to the research team.
Coordinate with other members of the research team to ensure smooth
study implementation. Education and qualifications: Required: High
School degree. Fluency in Catalan and Spanish. Desirable:
Bachelor’s degree in health sciences. Fluency in English
📌 Laboratory Technician (Cataluña)
🏢 VHIR
📍 Cataluña