UBDPolicy Postdoctoral researcher

27 Feb 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

ISGLOBAL

Department

HR DEPARTMENT

Research Field

Computer science
Economics
Engineering
Environmental science
Medical sciences

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Spain

Application Deadline

13 Mar 2024 - 17:00 (Europe/Madrid)

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

Skills/Qualifications

• 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.

Specific Requirements

• 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
Benefits

• Duration:2,5 years
• Starting date: April 2024
• Contract: Full time
• Salary Range: According to experience and profile

Eligibility criteria

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.

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.
 

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

https://www.isglobal.org/en/-/ubdpolicy-postdoctoral-researcher

Contact

State/Province

International - N/A

City

Barcelona

Website

http://www.isglobal.org

Street

Rosselló, 132 5-2º

Postal Code

08036

E-Mail

[email protected]

Phone

932274879

STATUS: EXPIRED