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 three main areas, Infectious Diseases, Child and Maternal Health, and Urban Health, Climate & Non-Communicable Diseases.  ISGlobal is accredited with the Severo Ochoa distinction, a seal of excellence of the Spanish Science Ministry.

Venue

Barcelona

What We Are Looking for

The Health Systems Research Team is looking for a post-doc with expertise in liver health and specific knowledge in fatty liver disease. The chosen candidate will be at the forefront of liver health research by analysing behavioural interventions, digital interventions, and the use of innovative diagnostic tools, such as biomarkers and non-invasive testing, and prevention including lifestyle interventions. 

More specifically, the team is seeking a candidate with a strong background in nutrition and fatty liver disease. 

Key Responsibilities and Duties

This job description reflects the present requirements of the post but may evolve in the future as duties and responsibilities change and/or develop providing there is appropriate consultation with the post-holder. Duties assigned to this position will require an in-depth knowledge of liver health and may involve organizing and implementing complex research plans, the development of methods of research, testing and data collection, analysis and evaluation, and writing reports containing descriptive, analytical and evaluative content. The key responsibilities are the following:

• Conduct robust research with a strong methodology in the field of liver disease; 
• Collect and analyse data, including literature searching and data analysis;
• Take an active role in on-going and future research projects within the field of liver health including developing research proposals;
• Lead in manuscript writing for publication in scientific journals and as conference abstract submissions; 
• Take a proactive role in identifying grant opportunities for liver disease research;
• Lead in the preparation and writing of research proposals;   
• Other duties as assigned, which may include attending scientific conferences and meetings and supervising junior staff.