Staff Scientist. Exposome and Child Health group

Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal); Barcelona; On-site; EUR 58,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

36 days off per year (23 vacation days

13 personal days)

Job summary

ISGlobal in Barcelona seeks a Staff Scientist to oversee scientific coordination of exposome projects within the EVOLVE programme, notably IHEN and HELIX cohorts. You will work with the Principal Investigator to ensure technical progress and integration across networks.

The role requires a PhD in Epidemiology or Public Health, strong experience in exposome research, and proven ability to manage large, international projects while coordinating partners and reporting results.

Qualifications

• Strong collaboration and teamwork across international partners.
• Analytical thinking and problem solving in complex exposome research.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to evolving project needs.
• Excellent written and spoken communication; leadership in coordinating teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and maintain the international network of exposome researchers.
• Coordinate the HELIX database and documentation.
• Develop protocols for new data collection within HELIX and other cohorts.
• Monitor technical progress of the project
• Participate in project meetings
• Contribute to report and paper writing
• Engage in dissemination and communication activities related to the projects

Skills

Teamwork

Rational thinking

Problem solving

Learning ability

Excellent communication

Leadership

Planning and coordination

Proactive learner

Organizational skills

Education

PhD in Epidemiology/Public Health or related disciplines

Job 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; 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 looking for a motivated Staff Scientist to work on the scientific coordination of various research projects within the exposome and child health group, which is part of the larger EVOLVE (Environment and Health over the Lifecourse) programme of ISGlobal. Projects include the continuation of the IHEN (International Human Exposome Network), and the HELIX (Human Early Life Exposome) cohort and database. The Staff Scientist will closely work with the Principal Investigator to oversee the technical progress of the projects.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate and maintain the international network of exposome researchers.

• Coordinate the work on the HELIX database and documentations.

• Participate in tasks related to the development of protocols for new data collection within HELIX and other cohort studies.

• Monitor technical progress of the project

• Participate in project meetings

• Participate in report and paper writing

• Participate in dissemination and communication activities related to the projects

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, yet capable of working autonomously

• rational thinker.

• Problem resolution.

• Learning capacity.

• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).

• Leadership skills to provide guidance to numerous partners.

• Ability to plan and coordinate scientific activities with flexibility to adjust

• Eager to learn and proactive.

• Excellent organization skills.

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 disciplines.

• Experience in exposome research, environmental epidemiology and longitudinal studies.

• Experience in large, complex exposome research projects and networks.

LANGUAGE LEVEL

Proficiency in English (written and spoken).

CONDITIONS

Contract: 2 years (extendable)

Salary: Staff scientist II A

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

Start date: : December 2026

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 passed. 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.

We encourage diverse applications, including but not limited to gender, race, ethnicity, religion, age, sexual orientation, physical abilities, and political beliefs.

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.

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.