Job Information
- Organisation/Company
- ISGLOBAL
- Department
- HR DEPARTMENT
- Research Field
- Computer scienceEconomicsEngineeringEnvironmental scienceMedical sciences
- Researcher Profile
- Recognised Researcher (R2)
- Country
- Spain
- Application Deadline
- Type of Contract
- Temporary
- Job Status
- Full-time
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
- HE
- Reference Number
- 101094639
- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
- Yes
Offer Description
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, Malaria and other 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
Context and Mission
We are recruiting an enthusiastic, self-motivated post-doctoral researcher with strong quantitative analysis skills to join our dynamic team. The researcher will work in the project Urban Burden of Disease Estimation for Policy Making (UBD Policy, GA 101094639) funded by the European Union’s, Horizon Europe Framework Programme (HORIZON).
UBD Policy aims to improve the estimation of health and well-being impacts and socio-economic costs of major urban environmental hazards.
The postdoctoral researcher will develop and lead the scientific aspects of the study, specifically around the case city study interventions and supervise other scientific work in the project. S/he will, amongst others, write study protocols, monitor progress and write scientific papers. S/he will report to the project coordinator.
The researcher would be embedded in the large, international, inter-disciplinary UBD Policy consortium, benefitting from the networking and training opportunities for early-career researchers implemented through both projects.
Requirements
- Research Field
- All
- Education Level
- PhD or equivalent
- Good interpersonal, communication, presentation, and academic writing skills and ability to work independently.
- The post holder will adhere to ISGlobal principles contained in People management policy, including Equity, diversity and health safety. The post holder will respect, and accountable to ensure ISGlobal policies and procedures.
- PhD (or equivalent) in epidemiology, environmental health, biostatistics or related discipline
- Demonstrated record of scientific achievement in epidemiology or environmental health;
- Experience with statistical analysis and managing complex data in R
- Excellent quantitative and programming skills
- Motivated, self-directed researcher capable of setting and meeting deadlines and delivering research outputs
- Strong organization and team-working skills
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency in English (written and spoken)
Language level
- Proficiency in English (written and spoken)
- Research Field
- All
Additional Information
- Duration:2,5 years
- Starting date: April 2024
- Contract: Full time
- Salary Range: According to experience and profile
Applicants must fill in the request form and include the following code reference position: Postdoc_UBDPolicy_Feb24, attach the CV and a Cover Letter. Each attached document must be named with the candidate name and surname.
The receipt of applications will be open until 13rd of March 2024.
Applications will be accepted until 17.00 CET of the closing date.
Only the applications submitted through the request form will be considered.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The interviews could be placed during the reception candidatures period.
We welcome diverse candidates according to gender, race, ethnicity, religion, age, sexual orientation, physical abilities, and political views.
The selection process is designed in two phases:
1- Interview phase of a technical nature, with the team that requires the incorporation. To assess the person's skills and CV.
2 - Meeting with HR with the finalist(s) to finish assessing the profile and discuss contractual and institutional issues.
If needed any technical test could be pass. A Psychological Competency Evaluation Test will be required for the structural or transversal positions.
In accordance with the OTM-R principles, a gender-balanced recruitment panel is formed for every vacancy at the beginning of the process. After reviewing the content of the applications, the panel will start the interviews, with at least one technical and one administrative interview. A profile questionnaire as well as a technical exercise may be required during the process.
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- ISGLOBAL
- Country
- Spain
- State/Province
- International - N/A
- City
- Barcelona
- Postal Code
- 08036
- Street
- Rosselló, 132 5-2º
Where to apply
- Website
Contact
- State/Province
- International - N/A
- City
- Barcelona
- Website
- Street
- Rosselló, 132 5-2º
- Postal Code
- 08036
- gema.corral@isglobal.org
- Phone
- 932274879