Descripción
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, lifestyle and climate determinants, and applies a multidisciplinary scientific approach ranging from the molecular to the population level. Research is organized in five 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. The Environment and Health over the Lifecourse research programme aims to conduct high-quality integrative research to expand knowledge on the causes and mechanisms of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Work in the programme ranges from local to national and global efforts in high and low-and-middle income countries, with international leadership in areas such as exposome, radiation, child health, cancer, and respiratory health research. ISGlobal is accredited with the Severo Ochoa distinction, a seal of excellence of the Spanish Science Ministry.
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Barcelona
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are seeking applicants for two full-time tenure-track assistant research professor positions in the field of non-communicable disease (NCD) epidemiology. Applications are invited from dynamic researchers with experience in NCD epidemiology and demonstrated excellence and intellectual leadership. The researcher is expected to develop a research group within the Environment and Health over the Lifecourse Programme. The researcher should develop high quality research to expand knowledge on the causes and mechanisms of NCDs development or progression, in populations in high and low-medium income countries, with the ultimate goal to inform, improve and promote interventions and policies for prevention of NCDs. Experience in the following areas will be an asset: respiratory health, cancer, circadian disruption, cognition and aging-related diseases, in relation to environmental risk factors.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates must have a PhD
At least 5 years of accredited postdoctoral experience
A record of peer review publications
Demonstrate potential for obtaining external research funding
Experience in training early career researchers will be an asset
KEY RESPONSABILITIES
Develop a research group within the Environment and Health over the Lifecourse Programme at ISGlobal
Collaborate across ISGlobal research programs
Publish scholarly work
Obtain grant funding to support research
Teach at the masters and doctorate level
Participate in advancing the strategic goals of ISGlobal in policy translation and innovation.
SKILLS
Leadership
Teamwork
Problem resolution
Ability to apply for competitive grants at EU (Horizon Europe, ERC…) and NIH level
LANGUAGE LEVEL
English proficiency
CONDITIONS
Assistant Research Professor Tenure Track full time, open-ended contract
Starting date: January 2025 (negotiable)
Gross Annual Salary Range: ?37.500 – 47.500 €
Broad training offer adapted to the different profiles
Measures to reconcile work and family life: flexible schedule working hours, teleworking possibilities, 23 working days of paid holidays, 13 leave days for personal matters, among other.
The successful candidate will be periodically evaluated (at least every 5 years) by external international experts, according to ISGlobal's Tenure track researcher's evaluation and promotion policy.
Technical support for grant application and management will be provided, as well as limited administrative support.
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants must complete the request form including the following reference: AssistantResearchProfessorNCDs_June24. Applications must include to be considered:
A cover letter describing research interests and plans in ISGlobal
Curriculum Vitae
Copies of 3 key publications
The names and contact information for three references.
Please contact ****** for questions about this position. Each attached document must be named with the candidate name and surname.
The receipt of applications will be open until 12th September 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.
SELECTION CRITERIA AND PROCEDURE
The evaluation of candidates will be based on criteria of excellence in research, leadership and service in a two-step evaluation process: 1. Scoring of each candidate according to the documents presented and their fit in the position by the selection panel 2. Seminar and interview for the top scored 2-3 candidates
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