POSTDOTORAL FELLOW FOR AURORA PROJECT

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 five programs.
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.
ISGlobal is accredited with the Severo Ochoa distinction, a seal of excellence of the Spanish Science Ministry.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR ISGlobal is seeking a a motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to work in the AURORA project (Actionable eUropean ROadmap for early-life health Risk Assessment of micro- and nanoplastics - https://auroraresearch.
u/).
The AURORA project will deliver an actionable European roadmap for early-life health risk assessment of MNPs to support regulation of MNPs and the products and processes that generate secondary MNPs, and development of safer alternatives.
We will focus on MNP exposures and toxicological and health effects during pregnancy, in utero, and in early life.
These periods are critical for development and health later in life and are of heightened vulnerability to environmental insults.
We have recently shown that MNPs are likely to cross the placental barrier in vitro and in vivo, underlying the urgent need to understand the impact of MNPs on reproductive and early-life health.
The postdoctoral fellow will conduct epidemiological research to study the effects of micro- and nanoplastics exposure in human populations (including two birth cohort studies).
Code of the project.
H, GA KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Data analysis Scientific paper writing and publication AUXILIAR TASKS This job description reflects the present requirements of the post but may evolve at any time in the future as duties and responsibilities change and/or develop providing there is appropriate consultation with the post-holder.
This job description is not a definitive or exhaustive list of responsibilities but identifies the key responsibilities and tasks of the post holder.
The specific objectives of the post holder will be subject to review as part of the individual professional assessment process.
SKILLS Excellent writing skills and experience preparing scientific or technical reports.
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills; ability to work independently and as part of a distributed team.
Responsible, flexible and with problem solving skills.
Eager to learn and proactive.
Excellent organization 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 ensure ISGlobal policies and procedures.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS PhD in epidemiology, public health, biostatistics, environmental health, or a related field.
Proven experience in coordinating scientific or research projects, preferably involving international and/or multi-cohort collaborations.
Proficiency in R statistical analysis.
LANGUAGE LEVEL Proficiency in English CONDITIONS Duration.
3 months Starting date.
September Contract Type.
Full time Salary.
Predoc B (€ gross annual) HOW TO APPLY Applicants must fill in the request form and 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 7th of August .
The interviews could be placed during the reception of candidatures period.
Diverse candidatures are encouraged, that includes.
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 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 be 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.
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 contribution to improving health worldwide.