Role Purpose
The Sant Joan de Déu Research Institute is seeking for an experiencied and enthusiastic professional for our Methodology and Statistics Unit https://www.irsjd.org/ca/serveis-cientificotecnics/metodologia-i-estadis.... We are looking for profiles with expertise in aspects related to statistics and methodology for clinical and biomedical research projects.
The Unit has four main objectives: a) to provide service to the Sant Joan de Déu research community by offering the methodological and statistical advice necessary during the preparation of a project to improve its quality; b) to support in the development and management of databases; c) to perform statistical analyses of projects and support in the publication of results; and d) to train researchers through workshops.
Primary Responsibilities
* Support and methodological/statistical advice during the preparation phase of projects/proposals:
o Review of project methodology: study design, variable definition, database design.
o Sample size calculation and justification.
o Review or drafting of methodology and statistical analysis sections.
* Statistical support and advice during the development phase of projects:
o Conducting statistical analyses for research projects.
o Assistance in interpreting resulting reports.
o Resolution of inquiries (e.g., scale validation).
* Database creation.
o Advice and support on aspects related to the creation of databases for research projects.
o Support in database creation with REDCap.
o Administration of REDCap servers.
o Support in the publication of datasets (e.g., anonymization).
* Institutional training. Development of materials, guides, and courses for the clinical and research staff of the institute on the following topics:
o Statistics applied to research projects.
o Database creation.
o Basic and advanced methodology.
Skills:
* Bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences or Statistics with training (Master’s/postgraduate) in Public Health, Master in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, or similar.
* Proficiency in programming languages and libraries for statistical analysis (R, STATA, SPSS, SAS).
* Database management skills.
* Experience in similar positions and applied biostatistics in clinical practice.
* High level of English (written and spoken).
* Strong expertise in methodology, clinical study design, and clinical/healthcare vision.
* Experience in similar positions in research environments, preferably biomedical.
* Demonstrable experience in scientific collaboration (projects, publications, etc.).
* Teaching experience in methodological or statistical training for clinical professionals.
* Having or being near completion of a PhD in related fields.
* Knowledge of RedCAP.
* Leadership and organizational skills.
* Communication skills: open, approachable person with critical thinking and a focus on scientific excellence.
* Internal client service orientation.
* Teamwork skills.
* Proactivity, resilience, and adaptability to new challenges.
What we Offer?
* Permanent contract.
* The opportunity to develop your professional career in a competitive environment.
* Be part of a center in constant development, which seeks excellence in research and collaborates with leading teams worldwide.
* Competitive salary according to the center’s standards.
* Full-time position, 37.5 hours per week.
* Flexible remuneration program (includes restaurant vouchers/cards, transport, medical insurance, and “baby daycare” voucher)
* Fully subsidized language courses.
* Hybrid position, both in-person and remote.
* Flexible working hours and measures to balance work, family, and personal life.
* 29 days of holidays and 3 personal days.
* Main workplace in Esplugues de Llobregat and secondary in Sant Boi de Llobregat.
* Opportunity for internal training and participation in research and innovation projects.
* Participation in article publication.