Health Impact Assessment (HIA) Modeller

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 looking for an experienced individual who will support the quantitative analysis of a few datasets issued by Spanish authorities and apply health impact and burden of disease assessment methodologies and modelling to estimate attributable burdens of disease in local contexts and under differing counterfactual scenarios.

The modeller will perform health impact assessments (HIA) and burden of disease analyses across various Spanish contexts, utilizing innovative modeling and simulation techniques. This person should be familiar with environmental exposure modelling, particularly of exposures related to the urban environment (e.g. air pollution, noise, green space, heat) and has expertise in epidemiological health risk scaling and modelling. This person should be familiar with Global Burden of Disease (GBD) methodologies and concepts.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct quantitative analyses, including health impact assessments (HIA) and burden of disease evaluations.

• Collaborate closely with colleagues on the development and management of studies and datasets, performing rigorous statistical, HIA and burden of disease analyses.

• This person will be involved in engaging with stakeholders, authorities and peer researchers, as well as contributing to the dissemination and communication of research findings to ensure results are accessible and impactful.

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

• Experience in quantitative data analysis and conducting health impact (HIA) and burden of disease assessments.

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

• Demonstrated motivation to engage in interdisciplinary and intersectoral work.

• Excellent command of English, both written and oral.

• PhD degree in Public Health or a closely related field.

• Extended experience in health impact assessments, burden of disease analyses, and related modelling.

• Proficient in managing and analyzing large datasets.

• Skilled in programming using R and/or Python.

• Strong abilities in scientific writing, reporting, and documentation.

• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

• Proven ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.

LANGUAGE LEVEL

• English and Spanish. Catalan understanding will be helpful but not essential

CONDITIONS

• Contract: full time, 11 months

• Salary: According to ISGlobal internal salary scale

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

• Start date: Oct/Nov 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 23rd September.

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.