Tenure track Assistant Research Professor in Data Science in Global Health

Job description

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.

We are seeking applicants for a full-time tenure-track assistant research professor position in Data Science in Global Health to develop data-driven and impactful research in areas of global health within our research programs.

Applications are invited from dynamic researchers with demonstrated excellence, intellectual leadership and experience in utilizing cutting-edge methods in data science, machine learning and/or Artificial Intelligence to improve health through supporting some or a combination of the following: the development of tools and methods in exposure assessment, risk estimation, health impact assessment, and disease prevention, monitoring, diagnostics, prognosis, and management.

The researcher is expected to contribute to global health research by making advanced use of complex data including climate and environmental data, multi -omics platforms, multidimensional biomarkers, imaging data, health service data, high frequency (wearable) sensor data or phenotypic information in infectious and non-communicable diseases in alignment with ISGlobal’s strategic priorities in global health.

We welcome candidates whose work promotes equity in approaching complex data.

We strongly encourage applications from outstanding female researchers, recognizing that gender diversity is crucial for achieving global health excellence.
In addition to conducting world-class research, the researcher should collaborate across ISGlobal, publish peer-reviewed work, and obtain grant funding to support research.

This position will include teaching in various formats through ISGlobal Spring school at the masters and doctorate level and capacity-building and training activities in less-resourced settings.

Experience in one or more of the following areas will be an asset:

• Application of data science, machine learning, and AI techniques to biomedical and/or global health research.
  
  
• Development of predictive models and decision-support tools for disease prevention, diagnostics, risk assessment, monitoring and prognosis.
  
  
• Expertise in handling and/or developing large-scale health data, including electronic health records, environmental exposure data, high frequency (wearable) sensor data and population-based cohorts.
  
  
• Utilization and/or development of advanced statistical and computational methods for data integration across different health-related domains (e.g., omics, imaging, clinical, exposome, sensors).
  
  
• Experience working with climate and environmental data and its impact on infectious and non-communicable diseases.
  
  
• Experience working with validation of accessible and equitable solutions for global health applications.
  
  

NOTE : According to ISGlobal’s Scientific Track an Assistant Research Professor is an independent postdoctoral researcher expected to lead an emerging research group of proven scientific quality but still with a short track in their research field.

Assistant Research Professors (Assistant RP) are expected to work towards full independence, to make progress in obtaining funding to cover the research costs, to establish and lead their own research group, to make progress in supervising PhD students and to publish as leading authors.

Assistant RP are also valued for their professional and institutional service, engagement in collaboration, and for their contributions to teaching, to capacity strengthening within ISGlobal and in other institutions, and to translation.

The candidate is expected to develop a research group within one or more of our research programs and be actively involved in ISGlobal’s Health Analytics Hub, to engage in collaborations across ISGlobal research programs, to publish scholarly work and to obtain grant funding to support research.

Additionally, the researcher should teach at the masters and doctorate level and participate in advancing the strategic goals of ISGlobal in policy translation and innovation.

• Leadership.
  
  
• Teamwork.
  
  
• Problem resolution.
  
  
• Ability to apply for competitive grants at EU level (Horizon Europe, ERC…)

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.

Candidates must have a PhD and a minimum of 2-3 years and maximum of 5-6 years of accredited postdoctoral experience in a discipline relevant for the post, a record of peer reviewed publications, and demonstrate potential for obtaining external research funding.

Experience in training students and early career researchers will be an asset.

• Proficiency in English.
  
  

• Duration: Assistant Research Professor Tenure Track full time, open-ended contract
• Starting date: First semester 2026
• Contract Type: Full time
• Salary: 40.000€ / 45.000€ gross annual
• Broad training offer adapted to the different profiles
• Measures to reconcile work and family life: flexible schedule working hours, teleworking possibilities, 23 working days of paid holidays, 13 leave days for personal matters, among others.
  
  

The successful candidate will be periodically evaluated (every 5 years) by external international experts, according to ISGlobal's Evaluation and promotion policy.

Technical support for grant application and management will be provided, as well as limited adminstrative support.

Applicants must complete the request form including the following reference: AssistantRPDataScience_Oct2025.

Applications must include:(1) a motivation letter (2) Self-assessment report CV as in the template (download the document, complete it, and upload it as a PDF) (3) the names and contact information for three references.

Please contact for questions about this position.

Each attached document must be in pdf format and named with the candidate name and surname.

The receipt of applications will be open until 2nd of November.

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

Only the applications submitted through the request form will be considered.

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.

The evaluation of candidates will be based on criteria of excellence in research, leadership and service in a two-step evaluation process:
1- Scoring of each candidate according to the documents presented and their fit in the position by the selection panel.
2 - Seminar and interview for the top scored 2-3 candidates.

If needed any technical test could be passed.

In accordance with the OTM-R principles, a gender-balanced recruitment panel is formed for every vacancy at the beginning of the process.

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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