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.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Required level of education.
- 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.
- Negotiation skills.
- Capacity to collect and organize information efficiently.
- Good communication skills.
- Team-working skills.
- Computer skills.
- 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.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Indefinite contract (Science law 2011/14 - Indefinido por actividades científico-técnicas)
- Part-time contract
- Start date: November 2026
- 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.
- Flexible payment (childminding vouchers).
- 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.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
https://www.germanstrias.org/es/research/salud-comunitaria/4/mujer-y-saludHOW TO APPLY
Interested persons must attach to the application:- Motivation letter explaining their interest in the position.
- Updated CV.
- Contact of 2-3 references.
- 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.