Oferta de trabajo: Data manager for the Biostatistics and Data Management Unit (UBIOES-GD)

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.

Lugar

Barcelona, Campus Clinic

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for a full-time data manager to join the Biostatistics and Data Management Unit (UBIOES-GD) and participate from the data management side in the capture and subsequent curation of data of the projects that have been developed at ISGlobal for subsequent publication in the institution's internal repository.

The candidate will assist in the data collection phase by drafting Data Management Plans, creating data collection environments (e.g. RedCap), and performing maintenance and data cleaning processes during the project execution.

In the closing and consolidation phase of the projects, the candidate will provide support in the curation, preservation, and subsequent publication of these in the ISGlobal data repository.

The candidate will also participate in a UBIOES-DM project where web scraping techniques will be applied to capture data from research projects.

The candidate will at all times work jointly with the UBIOES-GD team of data managers and the ISGlobal researchers involved in the research projects assigned to them.

KEY RESPONSABILITIES

• Curation and documentation of data from completed projects
• Writing data management plans
• Maintaining basic data repository tasks
• Configuring data collection environments
• Creating and maintaining data cleansing processes
• Programming scripts for the automation of data capture processes

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in Computer Engineering or Engineering with a high programming component
• Previous experience in data management and use of data repositories.
• Experience in the process and management of research data, preferably RedCap
• Experience with programming languages, preferably R and/or Python.
• Experience in programming web applications with Shiny
• Experience working with health-related data.
• Organizational and work capacity in interdisciplinary groups.
• Ability to work by objectives, adjusting to established delivery times.
• Good written and oral communication skills.

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

• Teamwork
• Problem resolution
• Learning capacity

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.

LANGUAGE LEVEL

• Fluent in Catalan, Spanish, and English

CONDITIONS

• Duration: Permanent contract
• Starting date: As soon as possible
• Contract: Full time
• Salary Range: Tec II B / A

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants must fill in the request form and include the following code reference position: DataManager_Biostatistics_Dec24, 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 30th of December.

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 candidatures are encouraged, 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 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 are 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.