The Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) is a cutting-edge institute addressing integral 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; Global 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.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

ISGlobal is seeking a postdoctoral researcher who is interested in taking over and managing activities of the “Exposures to light pollution and heat, and neurodevelopment in adolescents (ELHNA)” project. The overall goal of the ELHNA is to investigate the association between the exposure to both light pollution and heat, and the cognitive function and the mental health problems in adolescents of 14-16 years old.

The postdoctoral researcher will be integrated in the BrainChild Lab, which is carrying out pioneering research in the field of environmental epidemiology and child health, with a special focus on mental health and brain development. The work of the lab has provided unique insights relating air pollution exposure to impaired executive function and alterations in brain morphology and connectivity in children. Extending this line of research, we uncovered the role of climate-related exposures, namely ambient temperature, in shaping psychiatric symptoms, brain development, and sleep.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Application of appropriate statistical methods to address the research questions of the project.

- Interpretation and validation of analytical results.

- Contribution to the preparation of scientific manuscripts and dissemination of research findings.

- Management, processing, and analysis of existing research datasets.

SPECIFIC DUTIES

- Organize, clean, and document existing datasets.

- Perform statistical analyses according to the study objectives and research questions.

- Conduct data quality checks and identify potential inconsistencies or missing data.

- Generate tables, figures, and statistical summaries for scientific reporting.

- Interpret analytical results in collaboration with the research team.

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.

- Learning capacity.

- Previous experience in project management.

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 in epidemiology, public health or related discipline

- Experience in processing and managing of complex and large datasets, as well as in statistical packages (preferably R and STATA)

- Previous experience in the research topic is an advantage

LANGUAGE LEVEL

- Proficiency in Catalan, English, and Spanish.

CONDITIONS

- Contract: 3 years

- Salary: Postdoctoral fellow D

- Work-Life Balance: 36 days off per year (23 vacation days + 13 personal days)

- Start date: 01/12/2026

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants must complete the application form and upload a CV and a Cover Letter. Each document must be clearly named with the candidate’s name and surname.

Applications will remain open until xxx.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and shortlisted candidates may be contacted and interviewed as applications are received. Interviews may take place during the application period.

📌 Postdoctoral fellow ELHNA (España)
🏢 Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal)
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