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 the following main areas, Malaria and other Infectious Diseases, Maternal, Child and reproductive Health, Urban Health and Child and environmental health, Climate & Non-Communicable Diseases. ISGlobal is accredited with the Severo Ochoa distinction, a seal of excellence of the Spanish Science Ministry.
The Climate and Health Program at ISGlobal focuses as one of its main research lines, on the development of computational models for climate-driven sensitive diseases in low-and-middle income countries (LMIC). Examples are the epidemic outbreaks of cholera, malaria and arboviral diseases such as dengue, chikungunya and Zika in Africa, southeast Asia and the Americas, but also the prevention of potential importation to Europe of such diseases by infected travellers. To this end, scientists at the Program formerly developed in 2019 a mathematical model platform for Catalonia (ARBOCAT), aimed at predicting the local outbreaks of arboviral diseases. Now, the Wellcome Trust (WT) Foundation funded the implementation of a similar modelling tool for the 77 provinces in Thailand and Bangkok.
Venue:
Barcelona
What We Are Looking for:
ISGlobal is seeking an experienced educational expert, with solid knowledge in biology and who has proven skills and experience in the development of online educational tools for the objective of raising awareness on infectious diseases epidemics and the role of vectors and the environment in LMIC countries in tropical settings. The educational part seeks to complement the implementation of an Early-Warning System tailored to anticipating dengue epidemics in Thailand. The overall project goal is the migration of a computational platform similar to ARBOCAT (www.arbocat.cat) to Thailand. To this end, relevant information for this computational model is needed on vector distribution and the environmental conditions favouring mosquito proliferation in urban habitats. These are the specific tasks to be developed by the educational expert, that is to develop a specific educational curriculum that can be smoothly interspersed with the normal teaching materials in schools in Bangkok, fully aligned with the normal school development. The online material to be taught in classes at high-school level aims at both raising awareness on factors facilitating mosquito proliferation, as well as through citizen science activities with school teens, to derive real scientific data on mosquito abundance and environmental parameters. Such data, routinely and carefully collected at their homes and schools will provide crucial information for the modelling experts.
What we are specifically seeking in candidates:
-A BSc in Biology, environmental sciences or related disciplines. PhD holders will be prioritised.

-Knowledge of the microbiology or epidemiology of target pathogens will be valued as tools should have a solid scientific component.

-Minimum of ten years’ certified experience as high-school teacher in the Catalan/Spanish educational system.
-Preferably in complex educational environments (diversity and global teaching methodologies, certificates needed).
-Certified competences on TIC tools (e.g., official accreditation of ACTIC level 3), and expertise in the preparation and development of online materials and tools (e.g., A1 level...).
-Proven development of online educational materials and technological services/resources for high-school teaching (Moodle, Google Classroom...)
-High English language command (minimum certified level equivalent to B2) and also teaching competences applied to the education field (e.g. AICLE)
-Experience in cooperative work in school environments, preferably in the science domains.
-Certified experience in the development of high-school strategic plans, in particular science thematic plans.

What we offer:
-A 2-year contract (1+1) at a postdoctoral level A (equivalent to a gross salary of 36.311€, if the selected candidate holds a PhD) or equivalent depending on maturity level.
-Starting date of September 1st, 2023 or as soon as possible afterwards.
-Flexibility in working conditions (remote working conditions possible).
-A friendly working environment and promotion possibilities.

The project is a Wellcome Trust WT Discretionary Award - Data for Science and Health, (Project Code: 226429/Z/22/Z)

Field research
Biological sciences
Computer science
Environmental science
Key Responsibilities
Main developer of online tools and applications for the gathering of both environmental information and mosquito population abundances by schoolmates at high schools in Bangkok. Information collected should serve to help better understand the range of environmental conditions preferred by mosquito populations, providing key information towards calibration of a two-strain dengue model in Thailand.

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 accountable to ensure ISGlobal policies and procedures.

Language level:
English FCE or upper.
Selection Process
The selection process may include for shortlisted candidates:
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 pass. A Psychological Competency Evaluation Test will be required for the structural or transversal positions.

Conditions:
Duration: 1+1 years
Starting date: September 1, 2023
Contract: Both will be considered
Salary Range: Postdoctoral level A

How to apply:
Applicants must fill in the request form and include the following code reference position:: POSITION_ARBOCAT_Jul23,
and 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 August 25, 2023.

Possibility of later evaluations will depend on the applications received and until the position is filled.

Applications will be accepted until 17.00 CET of the closing date.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The interviews could be placed during the reception candidatures period.

Diverse candidacies, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, age, sexual orientation, physical abilities, and political views, are encouraged to apply.