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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 highly motivated and detail-oriented Pre-doctoral researcher to join our team. The chosen pre-doctoral researcher will work as part of the 3SI-Control project (https://3sicontrol.com/). The 3SI-CONTROL project aims to improve the control of three major neglected tropical diseases—Taenia solium, schistosomiasis, and soil-transmitted helminths—in Zambia, Tanzania, and Mozambique by evaluating a new integrated treatment strategy under real-world conditions. Led by a strong international consortium, the project runs until 2029 with support from the Global Health EDCTP3. The health economics component of the study includes (but is not limited to) the cost-effectiveness of the novel integrated treated strategy; the estimate of the health-related quality of life of trial participants over time and the impact of the intervention on school outcomes.

As part of this project, the candidate will apply for enrolment in a PhD programme at the University of Barcelona.

Notably, the selected researcher will join the health economics group, will contribute and receive knowledge from the colleagues.

ISGlobal is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Pre-doctoral Researcher to join our team. The successful candidate will contribute to the 3SI-CONTROL project (https://3sicontrol.com/), a large-scale international initiative aimed at improving the control of three major neglected tropical diseases—Taenia solium, schistosomiasis, and soil-transmitted helminth infections—in Zambia, Tanzania, and Mozambique.

Funded by the Global Health EDCTP3 programme and running until 2029, the 3SI-CONTROL project evaluates an innovative integrated treatment strategy under real-world conditions. The project is led by a strong international consortium of research institutions committed to advancing disease control and improving population health in endemic settings.

The selected candidate will join ISGlobal’s Health Economics Group and play an active role in the project's health economics research activities. Responsibilities will include contributing to the economic evaluation of the integrated intervention strategy, including cost-effectiveness analyses, estimating health-related quality of life among study participants over time, and assessing the impact of the intervention on educational and school-related outcomes. Additional research activities may be assigned according to project needs and the candidate’s interests and expertise.

As part of this position, the successful candidate will apply for enrolment in a PhD programme at the University of Barcelona and will undertake doctoral research aligned with the objectives of the 3SI-CONTROL project. The researcher will benefit from a collaborative and stimulating academic environment, receiving mentorship from senior researchers while contributing to and learning from a multidisciplinary team of experts in health economics, epidemiology, global health, and implementation research.

This position offers an excellent opportunity for an early-career researcher to develop advanced skills in health economics and global health research while contributing to the generation of evidence that informs policy and practice in low- and middle-income countries.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Organizing and conducting fieldwork in Mozambique, Tanzania and Zambia in collaboration with local consortium partners;

• Conducting literature reviews of key topics;

• Analyzing the data collected and write the relative 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.

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.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS

• MSc in economics, health economics, or a related field.

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

• Prior experience in research related to health economics or economics of health in low-income countries;

• High level knowledge of quantitative research methodologies, particularly with econometrics;

• Availability to travel across Sub-Saharan Africa, organize and conduct fieldwork;

• Experience in conducting literature reviews;

• Excellent communication and writing skills in English, with experience in drafting scientific reports or manuscripts for publication.

• Knowledge of Portuguese is an advantage as Mozambique is one of the countries where the study is conducted;

• Ability to synthesize complex information and drawing meaningful conclusions;

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team;

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail;

• Knowledge of Catalan or Spanish is a plus value.

LANGUAGE LEVEL

• Required: Excellent command of English, both written and spoken.

• Preferred: Proficiency in Catalan, Spanish and Portuguese is an advantage.

CONDITIONS

• Contract: 3 years, full time

• Salary: 25.941€ gross annual

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

• Start date: August 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 26th of June.

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.