Predoctoral researcher - Cancer Epidemiology Research Program

REF: 25-088_R_CR

About de project:

The HPV FASTER-Implement is a European Union funded project focused on promoting equitable access to cervical cancer prevention strategies—namely human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination and cervical cancer screening. The project targets vulnerable groups, specifically migrant women and sex workers in Spain, and combines qualitative and participatory methods with policy and intervention analysis. The objective is to increase participation by exploring participants’ knowledge, beliefs, and lived experiences.

About the research group

The Unit of Information and Interventions (UNIC II) at the Cancer Epidemiology Research Program has long-standing expertise in the prevention of HPV infections and cervical cancer. It facilitates information for decision-making bodies and enables public health interventions both nationally and internationally and it has been recognised for conducting high-quality research to improve the prevention of cancers associated with HPV infection. At the national level, UNIC II is working on the organisation and implementation of the new population-based HPV Screening Programme in Catalonia, the quality assessment and impact evaluation of the Catalan HPV Prevention Plan, and the development of modelling studies for the economic evaluation of different cancer prevention interventions. UNIC II's main areas of expertise are HPV epidemiology, HPV vaccines, cervical cancer screening, implementation and monitoring, mathematical modelling of HPV prevention, and training for healthcare professionals on HPV and cervical cancer

About the role

The main responsibilities will be to:

• Develop a doctoral thesis project within the framework of the project.
• Collect and analyze qualitative data (e.g., interviews, focus groups).
• Contribute to scientific publications and technical reports.
• Coordinate with European project partners and participate in international meetings.
• Support the organization of knowledge transfer activities at local and regional levels.

Job requirements

Professional experience

• Professional experience in qualitative health research.

Education and training

• Master's degree in Medical Anthropology and Global Health (or related field).

Technical & soft skills

• Advanced knowledge on Atlas.ti, NVivo, or similar softwares.
• Advanced knowledge in MS Office: Word, Excel, Power Point, Teams.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills, and critical thinking.

Languages

• High proficiency in Catalan and Spanish, both spoken and written.
• High proficiency in English, both spoken and written, to participate in international meetings and write academic articles.

We will value, but not required:

• Motivation to start a research career through a PhD program.
• Basic knowledge of health systems, public policies, intercultural approaches, and vulnerability.
• Previous experience working with vulnerable populations.
• Previous experience participating in international projects.

What do we offer:

• No. of positions: 1
• Estimated start date: 01/09/2025 (possibility of earlier start in early July by agreement with the selected candidate.
• Contract duration: 3 years with the possibility of extending
• Estimated annual gross salary: Salary is commensurate with qualifications and consistent with our pay ranges
• You will be part of a multicultural team. We have a fun loving and friendly international work environment.
• Flexible working schedule - We know you have a life outside of work and we will work with you to make sure it's kept that way.
• Possibility to work some days in remote -Teleworking
• 26 working days of holiday per year
• System of accumulated hours for employees, from 88 to 104 hours depending on the year (11 to 13 working days), to attend to personal matters.
• Paid leave package
• Benefits of constant training are offered
• We offer and promote diverse and inclusive conditions. Applicants are made free from any discrimination. Specifically IDIBELL works to improve gender equality in all areas with the aim of achieving gender balance, but maintaining the most scrupulous respect to any choice at the level of gender identity. Please express yourself freely, safely and non-binarily, if that's the case.

Deadline: Please submit your application by  01/07/2025

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Our institute:

IDIBELL is a research center that integrates the biomedical research of the Bellvitge University Hospital (HUB), the Catalan Institute of Oncology (ICO), and the University of Barcelona in the Bellvitge Campus (UB), and the Viladecans Hospital (HV). The research focuses of IDIBELL are cancer, neuroscience, translational medicine and regenerative medicine. Research, innovation and society are the pivots on which researchers work every day in order to improve the quality of life of citizens.

Observations:

The 'HR Excellence in Research' award represents IDIBELL’s commitment to the implementation of Human Resources policies, which oversee the attracting and development of talent in an open, transparent, and based on personal merit, in alignment with the principles of the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment Researchers (Charter and Code).

IDIBELL is committed to the principles of the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers of the European Commission and the implementation of open, transparent and merit-based recruitment (OTMR).

The project leading to this labour contract has received funding from the European Commission under the project code HPV-FASTER Implement (grant agreement 101155975).