Specialist Technician - Psychoneurobiology of Eating and Addictive Behaviours (20 h/week)
Ref.: 24-065_SS_SJ
About the research group
The Psychoneurobiology of Eating and Addictive Behaviors Group at University Hospital of Bellvitge (HUB)/IDIBELL is directed by senior investigators Dr. Fernando Fernández-Aranda and Dr. Susana Jiménez-Murcia. This group encompasses both the Eating Disorders and Behavioural Addictions units, which are part of the Department of Psychiatry at the University Hospital of Bellvitge, Barcelona.
Active for more than 20 years, the team is recognized as one of the groups of excellence in the Centre for Biomedical Research in Network-Pathophysiology of Obesity and Nutrition (CIBEROBN) of the Carlos III Institute of Health (ISCIII) since 2007. Throughout this period, the group has achieved a high level of clinical and research activity. The Eating Disorders Unit offers specialized healthcare for anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder, featuring an outpatient clinic, day hospital, and inpatient services. Similarly, the Behavioural Addictions Unit is the largest public healthcare resource in Spain for these disorders, with extensive experience in their diagnosis and treatment. Due to the high level of clinical activity, these units have been officially recognized as national referral centers for difficult cases.
Furthermore, the group conducts cutting-edge research into the etiology and treatment of these disorders, alongside new research lines focused on neurosciences, resulting in significant scientific production and a strong international presence.
About the role
The successful candidate will be actively involved in the design and implementation of tasks associated with research projects on addictive behaviors. Responsibilities will include direct interaction with participants, conducting psychometric and neuropsychological assessments, managing and analyzing data, and supporting the scientific dissemination of results.
The selected candidate will have the opportunity to collaborate within a multidisciplinary team, contributing particularly to the identification of risk factors associated with gambling behavior.
Joining this multidisciplinary research group, which engages in highly competitive national and international projects, will significantly enhance the candidate's professional and academic development. Additionally, the candidate will have the opportunity to pursue doctoral studies with the group.
Job requirements
Professional experience
Education and training
Technical & soft skills
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Administration and scoring of psychometric and neuropsychological tests
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Data management and analysis (using tools such as Excel, Access, and SPSS)
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Preparation of results for presentation at scientific dissemination events
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Writing of scientific articles
Languages
We will value, but not require
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Mobility and internationalization
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Academic record
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Scientific publications in indexed journals
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Presentation at conferences
What do we offer
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No. of positions: 2
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Estimated start date: 01/07/2024
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Contract duration: 6 months (Part-time contract)
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Estimated annual gross salary: 20.380 € (20 h/week)
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You will be part of a multicultural team. We have a fun loving and friendly international work environment.
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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.
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Possibility to work some days in remote – Teleworking
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26 working days of holiday per year
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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.
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Paid leave package
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Benefits of constant training are offered
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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 16/06/2024
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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 dedication to implementing Human Resources policies that attract and develop talent in an open, transparent, and merit-based manner. This commitment aligns with the principles of the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers (Charter and Code).
IDIBELL is committed to the principles of the European Commission's Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers, ensuring open, transparent, and merit-based recruitment (OTMR).
