What We Are Looking for
ISGlobal is seeking a dynamic exposure scientist/climate scientist/environmental epidemiologist who is interested in taking over and managing activities of the projects intoDBP and BWater.
Objectives are to assess the links between water quality in finished drinking water and climate variables, including extreme weather events in the intoDBP case studies (Barcelona, Cyprus, Ireland) and compare health impacts associated with different water choices in the city of Barcelona.
Project Description:
intoDBP: A collaborative Horizon Europe project including 16 partners from 9 countries aimed at creating innovative tools and strategies to improve water quality management for safe human use and a healthy environment. ISGlobal is the coordinator of Work Package 6 – EXPOSURE, aimed to increase the understanding of human exposure to disinfection by-products in European populations.
BWater: A collaborative project with the Universitat Politècnica de Barcelona, funded by the Barcelona city council and Fundació "La Caixa".
Key Responsibilities
The candidate will be involved in a range of research activities that will include data analysis, discussions with the team, report/manuscript writing, participation in project meetings, results presentation, and attending seminars or conferences.
Specific Duties
Literature review to determine the state of knowledge about the influence of climate variables on DBP concentrations in finished drinking water.
Ascertain long time-series data of drinking water quality parameters and climate variables in the study areas.
Conduct statistical analysis describing temporal patterns of THM concentrations and climate variables.
Evaluate associations between THM levels and climate variables at different scales.
Auxiliary Task
This job description may evolve over time as duties and responsibilities change, ensuring appropriate consultation with the post-holder.
Training and Experience / Qualifications
Experience in advanced data analysis of climate and water quality data. Master in Public Health, Doctoral degree in related fields.
Specific Requirements
Proficiency in statistical packages (e.g., R, STATA), teamwork, problem resolution, and learning capacity.
Conditions
Duration: 2 years
Starting date: February
Contract: full time
Salary Range: Depending on the candidate's qualifications.
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