Descripción de la oferta
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 bioinformatician who is interested in taking over and managing activities of the YEAH project during 2 months. The position will involve Data Preparation and Exposome Data Analysis for cohorts participating in the project Youth hEAlth from a Holistic perspective (YEAH project). This project has received funding from the European Union’s, Horizon Europe Framework Programme (HORIZON) under GA No 101155977
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Clean data (imputation, outliers, duplicates, error checking, etc.).
Transform data (z-score normalization by sex).
Adjust for confounders (identification and residualization).
Perform correlation analysis.
Conduct cross-sectional and prospective ExWAS analyses with correction for multiple testing.
Apply outcome wide msRRR analysis for multi-exposure-multi-outcome modeling.
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.
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.
SKILLS
Motivated researcher capable of setting and meeting deadlines and delivering research outputs to the required standard
Strong organization and team-working skills
Professional attitude with attention to details
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Team player, yet capable of working autonomously, rational and critical thinker
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS
Data Preparation and Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA): Conduct an extensive EDA to ensure data harmonization, cleaning, and preparation for analysis.
Exposome-Wide Association Studies (ExWAS) for Single-Exposure Models: Perform ExWAS to evaluate single-exposure associations while correcting for multiple testing.
Development of Multi-Exposure Models for outcome-wide analysis: Develop models to evaluate the simultaneous effects of multiple exposures on multiple outcomes, addressing co-exposure issues.
Results Reviewing and Sensitivity Analyses for Results Refinement: Perform sensitivity analyses to ensure robustness and revise results through re-analyses and subgroup testing.
LANGUAGE LEVEL
Proficiency in English
CONDITIONS
Duration: 2 months
Starting date: June 2026
Contract Type: Full time
Salary: According to internal salary scale
EEO STATEMENTS
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.
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