The Liver, Metabolism and Infection (LiVMI) team at VHIR is looking for a competitive candidate for the upcoming Miguel Servet grant call (closing in March 2025). Depending on the candidate's profile and current employment status, he/she might be hired in advance while preparing for the grant's call. He/she will be involved in epidemiological studies of steatotic liver disease, including metabolic-dysfunction associated (MASLD) and combined with alcohol (MetALD), as well as infections related to liver disease, with a strong focus on social determinants of health and health inequalities.Education and qualifications:Required:Degree in Health Sciences or MPH/equivalentPhD in Epidemiology (Defense on 31 Dec 2020 at the latest, except if fulfilling any of the exceptions included in the call)Fluency in English (business level)Desired:Experience in liver disease and/or metabolismExperience as independent investigatorFluency in Spanish and CatalanExperience and knowledge:Required:Proficiency in advanced statistical analysisPublications and projects track record rendering him/her competitive for the callAt least 6 months of postdoctoral research stagesDesired:International scope of his/her research activitiesExperience with large databasesMain responsibilities and duties:Lead the Epidemiology research lineApply for grantsMentor PhD studentsWrite research proposalsAnalyze research dataParticipate in research articles and communications to conferencesLabour conditions:Full-time position: 40h/week.Starting date: after the call resolution (late 2025), although could be earlier depending on the current job status of the candidateSalary based on Miguel Servet stipend as established by the ISCIII callContract: Postdoctoral Researcher (3 +/- 2 years)What can we offer?Incorporation to Vall d'Hebron Research Institute (VHIR), a public sector institution that promotes and develops biomedical research, innovation and teaching at Vall d'Hebron University Hospital (HUVH), the biggest hospital of Barcelona and the largest of Catalan Institute of Health (ICS).A scientific environment of excellence, highly dynamic, where high-end biomedical projects are continuously developed.Continuous learning and a wide range of responsibilities within a stimulating work environment.Individual training opportunities.Flexible working hours.23 days of holidays + 9 personal days.Flexible Remuneration Program (including dining checks, health insurance, transportation and more)Corporate Benefits: platform through which you can obtain significant discounts on travel, culture, technology, gastronomy, sports... among many others.Healthy Offering: choose from a variety of wellbeing-focused activities to be the healthiest you.Deadline to apply: 23-12-2024VHIR embraces Equality and Diversity. As reflected in our values we work toward ensuring inclusion and equal opportunity in recruitment, hiring, training, and management for all staff within the organization, regardless of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, age, functional diversity or ethnicity.
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