Research Assistant or Post-doctoral researcher in economics/health economics – Global Health Economics Group

9 Jan 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

ISGLOBAL

Department

HR DEPARTMENT

Research Field

Economics

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Spain

Application Deadline

21 Jan 2024 - 17:00 (Europe/Madrid)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

Yes

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 the following main areas, Malaria and other Infectious Diseases,  Maternal, Child and reproductive Health, Urban Health and Child and environmental health, Climate & Non-Communicable Diseases.  ISGlobal is accredited with the Severo Ochoa distinction, a seal of excellence of the Spanish Science Ministry. In addition to the public health, the epidemiology, and the clinical disciplines, ISGlobal has been accumulating remarkable experience in health economics applied to poverty related diseases in low- and middle-income countries. The work carried out by health economists at ISGlobal is a highly motivating combination of field and desk work resulting in significant and impactful research outputs tackling healthcare challenges in low-resource settings. The chosen candidate for this position will contribute to the further consolidation of the health economics team and to its methodological, geographical and theme expansion.

 

Venue

Barcelona

What We Are Looking for

ISGlobal is seeking an outstanding and highly motivated researcher in economics/health economics with a high-level capacity in econometrics and knowledge of economic evaluation techniques. The researcher will initially work on a project linked to a recent large clinical randomised controlled trial on SARS-CoV-2 treatment undertaken in two Sub-Saharan countries, Burkina Faso and Guinea. The researcher will work on two main tasks: (1) the estimate of the determinants of health-related quality of life of patients enrolled and followed up during the study period (panel data) and (2) The estimate of costs associated with the implementation of the treatment strategies (possibly by identifying production and cost functions). The candidate will work in strict collaboration with the members of the ISGlobal health economics group and with the projects’ partners. The position and salary will depend on the skills and experience of the researcher.
 

Key Responsibilities

• Managing and analysing data from the project.
• Write at least two scientific reports. 
• Prepare presentations of the aim of the project and it results 

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 accountable to ensure ISGlobal policies and procedures.

  

Requirements

Research Field

Economics

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications
Training and experience /Qualifications

• Master Degree or PhD in economics, health economics or data science. 

Specific Requirements
Specific Requirements

• Broad and outstanding knowledge of econometrics 
• Knowledge of economic evaluation techniques applied to healthcare interventions
• Remarkable writing skills 

Additional Information
Benefits

• Duration: 9 months in the first instance with the possibility of extension depending on availability of funding
• Starting date:    01/02/2024
• Contract: full time
• Salary Range: Research Assistant or Post_doc level B

Eligibility criteria

Applicants must fill in the request form  and include the following code reference position: RA_PD_HealthEconomics_Jan24 , attach the CV and a Cover Letter. Each attached document must be named with the candidate name and surname. 
The receipt of applications will be open until 21st January 2024.

Applications will be accepted until 17.00 CET of the closing date.

Only the applications submitted through the request form will be considered.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The interviews could be placed during the reception candidatures period.

Diverse candidacies are welcome, that includes: gender, race, ethnicity, religion, age, sexual orientation, physical abilities, and political views.

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 pass. 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.

Additional comments

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.

ISGlobal supports the initiative #ScienceforUkraine. Therefore,  to sustain Ukraine’s presence in the European Research Area and international scholarly community, candidates from Ukraine on all levels of scholarly career are welcome: students, PhD candidates, early career researchers and senior scholars.
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.

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

ISGLOBAL

Country

Spain

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://www.isglobal.org/en/-/research-assistant-or-post-doctoral-researcher-in…

Contact

State/Province

International - N/A

City

Barcelona

Website

http://www.isglobal.org

Street

Rosselló, 132 5-2º

Postal Code

08036

E-Mail

[email protected]

Phone

932274879

STATUS: EXPIRED