Post Doc Public Health Liver Team

27 May 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

ISGLOBAL

Department

HR DEPARTMENT

Research Field

Medical sciences » Health sciences

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Spain

Application Deadline

10 Jun 2024 - 17:00 (Europe/Madrid)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

40

Offer Starting Date

10 Jun 2024

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

HE

Reference Number

101132901

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

The Public Health Liver team is cross-cutting and addresses both NCDs (principally steatotic liver disease) and infectious diseases (principally viral hepatitis) at the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal). ISGlobal is a cutting-edge institute addressing global public health challenges through research, translation into policy and education. ISGlobal has >550 staff and a broad portfolio in communicable and non-communicable diseases including environmental and climate determinants. The institute applies a multidisciplinary scientific approach ranging from the molecular to the population level. Research is organised in five overarching programmes: Climate, Air Pollution, Nature and Urban Health; Environment and Health over the Lifecourse; Global Viral and Bacterial Infections; Malaria and Neglected Parasitic Diseases, and Maternal Child and Reproductive Health. ISGlobal is accredited with the Severo Ochoa distinction, a seal of excellence of the Spanish Science Ministry. 
 

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 organising 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;
•    Project management tasks in research projects they are leading;
•    Take an active role in on-going and future research projects within the field of liver health including identifying, developing and leading research proposals;
•    Lead in manuscript writing for publication in scientific journals and as conference abstract submissions;
•    Develop an understanding of the team strategy in developing new research lines associated with steatosis liver disease; 
•    Other duties as assigned, which may include attending scientific conferences and meetings and supervising junior staff.

Requirements

Research Field

Medical sciences » Health sciences

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

•    Highly motivated by a deadline-driven mindset;
•    Has high-quality standards, a keen eye for detail, excellent organisational skills and is good at managing different tasks/projects simultaneously:
•    Thrives in a team but can work independently;
•    Good interpersonal, organizational and communication skills
•    Problem resolution
•    Critical thinking 

 

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Excellent

Languages

SPANISH

Level

Good

Additional Information
Benefits

• Duration: two years
• Starting date: June 2024
• Contract: Full-time
• Salary Range: Post-doctoral fellow B

Eligibility criteria

Applicants must fill in the request form and include the following code reference position: Postdoc_Liveraim _052024, 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 10 Jun 2024
Applications will be accepted until 17.00 CET of the closing date.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
In ISGlobal we are committed to maintaining and developing a work environment in which the values and principles of our organization are respected and equal opportunities between women and men be promoted in each of the areas in which we operate, not tolerating discrimination based on criteria such as age, sex, marital status, race, ethnicity, disabilities, political leanings, religion or sexual orientation.
 

Selection process

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.

Additional comments

In ISGlobal we are committed to maintaining and developing a work environment in which the values and principles of our organization are respected and equal opportunities between women and men be promoted in each of the areas in which we operate, not tolerating discrimination based on criteria such as age, gender, marital status, race, ethnicity, functional diversity, political leanings, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

ISGlobal supports the initiative #ScienceforUkraine. Therefore, to sustain Ukraine’s presence in the European Research Area and international scholarly community, candidates from Ukraine on all levels of scholarly career are welcome: students, PhD candidates, early career researchers and senior scholars.
We confirm our commitment towards the value of the diversity of our staff and student population and seek to promote peace, equity, diversity and inclusion as essential elements in contribution to improving health worldwide.
 

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

ISGlobal

Country

Spain

State/Province

Barcelona

City

Barcelona

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://www.isglobal.org/en/-/post-doc-public-health-liver-team

Contact

State/Province

Spain

City

Barcelona

Website

http://www.isglobal.org

Street

Rosselló, 132 5-2º

Postal Code

08036

STATUS: EXPIRED