Cathryn Tonne

The Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) in Barcelona, Spain, is offering a full-time PhD opportunity focused on the epidemiology of wildfire smoke and its health impacts in Europe. The successful candidate will join the Climate, Air Pollution, Nature and Urban Health program, working under the supervision of Professor Cathryn Tonne. The project is part of the Horizon CATALYSE initiative and the Lancet Countdown for Climate and Health, aiming to assess the health burden attributable to wildfire smoke across multiple European countries. Key responsibilities include conducting multi-country epidemiological studies, analyzing large health datasets using R, and drafting original research articles for publication. The position offers a multidisciplinary and international research environment, with opportunities to disseminate findings at conferences and workshops. Applicants must hold a Master's degree (or equivalent) in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Biomedicine, or a related field, with strong quantitative and programming skills (preferably in R) and proficiency in English. The contract is for three years, with a gross annual salary of 23,119€. The application deadline is November 11, 2025. Interested candidates should submit an online application with a CV and cover letter. The selection process includes technical and HR interviews, and ISGlobal encourages applications from diverse backgrounds.

The Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) is offering a full-time PhD opportunity for a motivated predoctoral researcher to join the Climate, Air Pollution, Nature and Urban Health program. The project focuses on assessing the health burden attributable to wildfire smoke in Europe, contributing to the Horizon CATALYSE project and the Lancet Countdown for Climate and Health. The successful candidate will conduct multi-country epidemiological studies linking wildfire smoke exposure to mortality and morbidity, analyze large health datasets using R, and draft original articles for publication. The position offers the chance to work in an international, multidisciplinary environment at the forefront of public health research, with a strong emphasis on informing policy. Applicants must hold a Master's degree (or equivalent) in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Biomedicine, or a related field, with strong quantitative and programming skills (preferably in R) and proficiency in English. The contract is for 3 years, with a gross annual salary of 23,119€. The application process involves submitting an online form with a CV and cover letter, and the deadline is November 11, 2025. The research group is led by Professor Cathryn Tonne, and the position is based in Barcelona, Spain. ISGlobal is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in its recruitment and work environment.