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.
ISGlobal is seeking a psychologist with expertise on child psychology to join our young and dynamic team in child-health. The overall goal of the BiSC project ( https://www.projectebisc.org/) is to understand the effects of pre and postnatal exposure to air pollution on child brain development. Under the new funding that the BiSC project obtained through La Marató de TV3, a new follow-up at the age of 48 months of the children has been conducted and now we are starting the analytical and paper writing phase. The details of the new follow-up can be found here (ENGENE project): https://projectebisc.org/info-families/ The successful candidate will be supervised by Dr. Mireia Gascon.
Support the team’s neuropsychologist on performing the assessment, scoring, interpretation and analysis of several child development tests conducted within the project.
Data entry and organization
Data analysis
Writing of manuscripts
Conduct neuropsychological and developmental assessment of children at age 4 years
Conduct the scoring and interpretation of neurodevelopmental tests self-reported by the families
Data analysis
Writing of manuscripts
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.
Responsible, flexible and with problem solving skills
Good organization skills
Autonomous and able to self-manage with the participants
Good communication skills with the research team and the families of the infant participants in the study.
Flexibility.
Good writing skills, particularly in English
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.
Bachelor’s Degree in psychology
Studies on child psychology, child neurodevelopment, behavior, neurosciences, or equivalents
Expertise in similar projects and duties.
Knowledge or previous experience on data analysis of standardized tests to evaluate child development such as Merril-Palmer, BRIEF-P, CBCL and other neurodevelopment tests
Previous experience in research
Proficiency in Catalan and Spanish written and spoken. English will be valued.
Contract: 7 months
Salary: According to ISGlobal internal salary scale
Work-Life Balance: 36 days off per year (23 vacation days + 13 personal days)
Start date: June 2026
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 for a minimum of 15 days from the date of publication The position will stay open until it is filled and may be closed once a suitable candidate is identified.
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.
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.
ISGlobal is a public-private partnership with a longstanding commitment to global health that builds on the existing research, training, and health activities of its founders and strives to contribute to the global effort to improve health worldwide.
It is the fruit of an innovative alliance between the ”la Caixa” Foundation and academic and government institutions to contribute to the efforts undertaken by the international community to address the challenges in global health. ISGlobal is a consolidated hub of excellence in research that has grown out of work first started in the world of health care by the Hospital Clínic and the Parc de Salut MAR and in the academic sphere by the University of Barcelona and Pompeu Fabra University.
Its working model is based on the generation of scientific knowledge through Research Programmes and Groups, and its translation through the areas of Training and Analysis and Global Development.
ISGlobal has been named a Severo Ochoa Centre of Excellence and is a member of the CERCA system of the Generalitat de Catalunya.
