Systematic Review Researcher - Youth Mental Health Determinants – Global Health Economics Group (GHEG)

14 Feb 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

ISGLOBAL

Department

HR DEPARTMENT

Research Field

All

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Spain

Application Deadline

16 Feb 2024 - 17:00 (Europe/Madrid)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

H2020

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 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.

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 a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Systematic Review Researcher focusing on youth mental health determinants. The primary responsibility of this role is to conduct a comprehensive systematic review of exposures and exposure measurements related to youth mental health. The candidate will work in strict collaboration with the members of the ISGlobal health economics group and with the projects’ partners (H2020 EARLY project). The position and salary will depend on the skills and experience of the researcher.
 

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct a systematic review of literature to identify and gather detailed information on various exposures relevant to youth mental health determinants.
• Collaborate with team members to develop and refine inclusion/exclusion criteria for study selection based on predefined research objectives.
• Search, screen, and extract data from relevant academic databases and other sources. 
• Prepare written reports, manuscripts, and presentations summarizing the systematic review findings for publication in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at project meetings.

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

All

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications
Training and experience /Qualifications

Master's degree or higher in a relevant field (e.g., psychology, public health, epidemiology, health economics) with an emphasis on research methodology or mental health. 

 

 

Specific Requirements
Language level

• Required: Excellent English (both written and spoken)
• Good Spanish is a plus

Specific Requirements

• Proven experience conducting systematic reviews or literature reviews, preferably in the field of mental health or related disciplines. 
• Familiarity with systematic review software (e.g., Covidence) and bibliographic databases (e.g., PubMed, PsycINFO, Web of Science) is preferred.
• Ability to synthesize complex information and draw meaningful conclusions.
• Remarkable writing skills, with experience in writing scientific reports or manuscripts for publication. 
• Knowledge of youth mental health determinants and exposure measurement methods is desirable but not essential.

Additional Information
Benefits

• Duration: 5 months.
• Starting date:    15/02/2024
• Contract: full time
• Salary Range: Research Assistant level D

Eligibility criteria

Applicants must fill in the request form  and include the following code reference position: RA_SystematicReviewer_YMH_GHEG 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 16st February 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.

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

ISGLOBAL

Country

Spain

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://www.isglobal.org/en/-/systematic-review-researcher-youth-mental-health-…

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