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 seeking a Part time OUTREACH TECHNICIAN who is interested in taking over and managing activities of the project “Impacte de la transmissió de bacteris Resistents als AntiMicrobians a la població de BarceLonA a través de parcs infantils (RAMBLA), involving:

• The assessment of the duly implementation of all activities related to outreach and citizen science of RAMBLA’s project.

• The organisation of the end-of-project workshops in order to disseminate the results and thus establish with the general public possible interventions to prevent the spread of resistant bacteria between the environment (children's playgrounds) and the population of the city of Barcelona.

• The writing of the final report with two different versions depending on the audience for which it is intended (general population and policy makers of the city of Barcelona and other agencies involved in the public health of the territory).
  
  These tasks will be developed in the Antimicrobial Resistance research group at Centre Esther Koplowitz (CEK). The project Code is 24S05847-001.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• The key responsibility of the candidate will be to participate in the general organization of the project, and ensure that all the outreach tasks are correctly carried out within the scope and purpose of the “Impacte de la transmissió de bacteris Resistents als AntiMicrobians a la població de BarceLonA a través de parcs infantils (RAMBLA)” project.

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

• Candidate with initiative and proactivity

• Outstanding organizational and good teamworking skills.

• Responsible, flexible and with problem solving skills.

• Eager to learn, proactive and with great initiative

• Demonstrable adaptability and flexibility to adapt positively to change

• Previous experience in molecular microbiology

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

• Previous experience in outreach activities and citizen engagement in the AMR field

  Experience in Science communication and development of citizen-oriented projects in AMR.

• Experience in design of creative communication resources, and participatory and citizen science methodologies.

LANGUAGE LEVEL

• Proficiency in Catalan, English, and Spanish.

CONDITIONS

• Contract: part-time (30 hours per week), 1.5 months

• Salary: 35.373€ gross annual (for a 40hours per week)

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

• Start date: September 2026

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants must complete the application form and upload a CV and a Cover Letter. Each document must be clearly named with the candidate’s name and surname.

Applications will remain open until 21th of July.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and shortlisted candidates may be contacted and interviewed as applications are received. Interviews may take place during the application period.

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

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.

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.