2026_142_RESEARCH ASSISTANT

FUNDACIO INSTITUT D'INVESTIGACIO EN CIENCIES DE LA SALUT GERMANS TRIAS I PUJOL; España; In loco; EUR 28.000 - 34.000; Part-time

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

23 days holiday

5 personal days

Training capsules by the company

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Descrizione del lavoro

The IGTP seeks a Research Assistant for the Community Health Unit within the HYPIEND project, funded under Horizon Europe. The role focuses on data collection, analysis, and preparing reports related to the hypothalamus-pituitary axis in sensitive populations.

Responsibilities include coordinating surveys and experiments, using SPSS/R/Python/STATA, and contributing to grant proposals. Excellent English, Spanish/Catalan beneficial, and a strong biomedical background are required.

Competenze

• Strong academic background relevant to medical sciences.
• Familiarity with theories, methodologies and concepts of the project.
• Ability to follow protocols, record data accurately and identify inconsistencies.

Mansioni

• Collect data via surveys, experiments, fieldwork or interviews.
• Analyze data using statistical software like SPSS, R, Python or STATA.
• Draft reports, papers and summaries of findings; help write sections of proposals.

Conoscenze

Data collection

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Project coordination

English proficiency

Formazione

Higher level training cycle in clinical/biomedical laboratory

Strumenti

SPSS

R

Python

STATA

NVivo/ATLAS.ti

MS Office/Google Workspace

Descrizione del lavoro

FUNDACIO INSTITUT D'INVESTIGACIO EN CIENCIES DE LA SALUT GERMANS TRIAS I PUJOL

Organisation/Company FUNDACIO INSTITUT D'INVESTIGACIO EN CIENCIES DE LA SALUT GERMANS TRIAS I PUJOL Research Field Medical sciences » Health sciences Researcher Profile Other Profession Positions Undergraduate Positions Application Deadline 15 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Part-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon Europe (other) Reference Number HORIZON-HLTH-2023-ENVHLTH-02 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

The IGTP is looking for a Research Assistant for the Community Health Unit inside the European project titled “Understanding and preventing the impact of endocrine disruptors on the hypothalamus-pituitary axis in sensitive populations” (HYPIEND, proposal number 101137440) granted in the call for proposals HORIZON-HLTH-2023-ENVHLTH-02 (Environment and health (Single stage - 2023). The tasks related to the offered position are linked to the final phase of the interventional studies included in the project.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Data Collection & Analysis:

• Surveys, experiments, fieldwork, or interviews for data collection.
• Statistical software like SPSS, R, Python, or STATA for data analysis.
• Qualitative analysis tools like NVivo or ATLAS.ti

Draft reports, papers, and summaries of findings. An RA may be responsible for helping to write sections of research papers or grant proposals.

• Presenting data and research findings to research teams or other stakeholders.
• Follow protocols precisely, record data accurately, and identify inconsistencies or issues in data collection.
• Higher level training cycle in clinical and biomedical laboratory
• Relevant coursework: strong academic background
• Subject-Specific Knowledge: Familiarity with key theories, methodologies, and concepts related to the research project is crucial.

Technical Skills:

• Knowledge of tools for gathering and analysing data.
• Lab Skills: Hands-on experience with lab equipment, conducting experiments, and recording data.
• Computer skills: Proficiency in office software (e.g., Microsoft Office, Google Workspace) and more specialized tools, depending on the research area.
• Professional background in clinical settings
• Experience in fundraising would be an asset.
• Interpersonal skills and experience in presenting;
• Time management
• Ethical Awareness and compliance
• Problem solving.
• Project management and coordination experience.
• Capacity to collect and organize information efficiently.
• Experience in analyzing data and good knowledge of Stata and/or R.
• An excellent command of written and spoken English.
• Knowledge of Spanish and Catalan would be an asset.
• Commitment to service.

Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent

Languages CATALAN Level Basic

Languages SPANISH Level Basic

Research Field Medical sciences » Other

Additional Information

• Part-time contract
• Gross annual remuneration inherent to the square objected to this call, will be fixed based on the experience provided and the skills of the candidate, distributed in 12 payments.
• 23 days holiday and 5 days for personal matters.
• Training capsules by the company.
• Be part of an excellent multidisciplinary research centre with the HRS4R badge.

Location on the Can Ruti Campus, a first-class translational research environment in the Barcelona area, in a very stimulating scientific environment.

Eligibility criteria

Interested persons must attach to the application:

• Motivation letter explaining their interest in the position.
• Updated CV.
• Contact of 2-3 references.

Selection process

Applications will be evaluated in accordance with the guiding principles and objectives of the supply systems, following the process described below:

• Curricular evaluation: analysis of the curriculum vitae to assess aspects related to training, professional career and experience in positions related to the job position under selection.
• Personal interview: once the résumé has been evaluated, the selected candidates will be called for a personal interview to verify and expand on the information detailed in the résumé and to evaluate aspects related to experience and professional skills.

Applications that do not meet the requirements, that are not included in the cases foreseen or that are not processed in accordance with the established procedure will not be considered in the selection process.

Additional comments

The call for applications will close on November 15th

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