Offer DescriptionThe 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 population-level. ISGlobal's research is organized into the following themes: Malaria and other Infectious Diseases; Maternal, Child and Reproductive Health; Urban Health, Child, and Environmental Health; Climate; and Non-Communicable Diseases. ISGlobal is accredited with the Severo Ochoa distinction, a seal of excellence from the Spanish Science Ministry.The activities will be carried out in the framework of the project "EChiLiBRiST - Enhancing Children's Lives with Biomarkers for Risk Stratification and Triage", which is a consortium of 13 institutions from across Europe, Africa, and North America. This consortium aims to develop and clinically validate a quantitative point-of-care test (PoCT) to measure biomarker severity and improve risk stratification of fever syndromes and, therefore, enhance child survival.What We Are Looking for:ISGlobal is seeking a Postdoctoral candidate in epidemiological modelling for the Health Impact Assessment (HIA) research group, to manage activities in the project Echilibrist. The overall goal of the HIA group is to evaluate the impact of public interventions on health outcomes. The HIA group is part of the ISGlobal Severo Ochoa (SO) programme which supports interdisciplinary science to improve the understanding of complex health problems.The group collaborates with other programmes to evaluate and model more effective interventions to advance the Sustainable Development Goals. HIA also aims to maximize its research impact through advocacy activities and dynamic dialogue with policy makers and programme managers.Within the Echilibrist Project, the HIA team is creating advanced individual-based models to assess how enhancing socioeconomic conditions, healthcare systems, and implementing Point-of-Care Testing (PoCT) strategies will affect child health in Mozambique, Ethiopia, and Gabon, with subsequent expansion across all of Sub-Saharan Africa. Additionally, the postdoctoral candidate will collaborate with other HIA projects, and gain the benefit from the expertise of a wide network of researchers and modellers in Spain, Latin America, and Sub-Saharan Africa, where the HIA team has similar models and studies.Training and experience /Qualifications:A PhD in Epidemiology, Public Health, Health Economics, or related fields OR a Degree in Epidemiology, Public Health, Health Economics, AND a PhD in Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, or related fields;Expertise and previous experience in working with Epidemiological, or Statistical, Mathematical Models;Experience with coding, preferably in R, or Python, or Julia;Demonstrated track record of achievements including publications in peer-reviewed journals.Key Responsibilities:Conducting epidemiological and statistical modelling studies in projects led by the HIA group.Supporting the development of study proposals in the area of HIA.Specific Duties:Design and conduct epidemiological and statistical modelling studies;Perform microsimulation and individual-based model analyses;Prepare scientific manuscripts;Contribute to scientific discussion and participation in other activities in the HIA group;Support the writing and organization of scientific proposals.SkillsWorking with people from different cultures;Teamwork;Problem solving;Capacity to learn;Responsibility;Flexibility;Excellent organization and coordination skills;Capacity to work independently;Effective verbal and written communication skills.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 be accountable to safeguard ISGlobal policies and procedures.Language levelRequired: written, reading, and spoken English.ConditionsDuration: 1 year, with the possibility of extension to 2 or more years based on satisfactory performance;Starting date: September 2024;Contract: Full-time;Salary Range: According to internal scales (Postdoctoral fellow - D).How to applyApplicants must fill in the application form and include the following code reference position: Postdoc_HIA_Echilibrist_July24, and attach a CV and Cover Letter. Each attached document must be named with the candidate's name and surname.Applications will be accepted until 17:00 (CET) Sept 7th 2024. Only the applications submitted through the request form will be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The interviews could take place during the candidatures reception period.Diverse candidacies are welcome, that includes: gender, race, ethnicity, religion, age, sexual orientation, physical abilities, and political views.SELECTION PROCESSThe selection process is designed in two phases:Interview phase of a technical nature, with the team that requires the incorporation. To assess the person's skills and CV.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 passed. 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.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 are 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 contributing to improving health worldwide.
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