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 in collaboration with MASK-Air are looking for a telecommunication engineer with experience in digital health. This position is for a 6 months part time project to develop a strategy for automatic systematic search of health Apps. The project will focus on rhinitis and asthma and open the way for its extension to Apps for fall prevention. The candidate will be part of an international team including ISGlobal, MASK-Air, Charite Hospital and Porto University.
Responsibilities include reviewing previous work done in MASK-Air, developing automatization opportunities, developing software solutions and contribution to scientific articles.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop a protocol for full automatization of Apps search in asthma and rhinitis.
Implement the protocol and conduct all the analytical processes.
Report to project supervisors
Exploring business development opportunities
Contribute to scientific manuscripts in international peer-reviewed journals.
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 in an international environment.
Interact with experts in the field.
Understand the relevant academic literature related to the project.
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
Engineer in Telecommunications
Experience in patenting solutions
Experience in digital health
DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS
Previous experience conducting market research in digital health
Previous experience as co-author in peer-reviewed journals
LANGUAGE LEVEL
Proficiency in English and Spanish.
CONDITIONS
Duration: 6 months
Starting date: January 2026
Contract Type: Part time (Full time could be eventually considered)
Salary: According to the characteristics of the candidate and the ISGlobal internal salary scale
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants must fill in the request form 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 30th of January 2026.
The interviews could be placed during the reception of 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 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.