Oferta de trabajo: Lancet Countdown for Health and Climate Change in Europe Research Fellow

We are recruiting an enthusiastic, self-motivated post-doctoral researcher with experience in climate change and health to join our dynamic team within the ISGlobal Climate, Air Pollution, Nature and Urban Health research programme and the international Lancet Countdown in Europe collaboration. 

The Lancet Countdown in Europe was established as a research collaboration in 2021 to monitor health and climate change in the region. Building on the work of the global Lancet Countdown and other regions, it leverages the wealth of data and cross disciplinary expertise in Europe, to develop high-resolution Europe-specific indicators that explore aspects at the intersection of climate change and human health relevant to the region. Indicator areas within the Lancet Countdown in Europe cover the health impacts of climate change, adaptation, mitigation, economics and finance, and public and political engagement. 

The researcher will be responsible for leading publications within the Lancet Countdown in Europe collaboration, coordinating indicator development across the collaboration, and contributing to the development of strategic partnerships and communications.  

The researcher will be based in the research group of Research Professor Cathryn Tonne, co-Director of the Lancet Countdown in Europe, and will have the opportunity to work closely with other fellows across the international Lancet Countdown collaboration.  
 

• PhD (or equivalent professional experience) in epidemiology, environmental health, economics or related discipline 
• Demonstrated record of scientific or professional achievement relevant to climate change and health. 
• Excellent project management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Experience with statistical analysis and data management in R 
• Motivated, self-directed researcher capable of setting and meeting deadlines and delivering research outputs 
• Strong organization and team-working skills
• Proficiency in English (written and spoken) 

• Primary responsibilities include leading publications within the Lancet Countdown in Europe; coordinating indicator development across the collaboration; and managing indicator data.
• Additional responsibility include contributing to strategic planning; and maximizing the impact of the Lancet Countdown in Europe by coordinating partnerships and contributing to communications and report launch events.

• Leading manuscripts for publication 
• Coordination of indicator development
• Coordinating strategic partnerships 
• Data management and analysis
• Leading communications activities 

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 .

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation, and academic writing skills and ability to work independently.

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 accountable to ensure ISGlobal policies and procedures.

• Proficiency in English (written and spoken)

• Duration: 3 years 
• Starting date: October 2024
• Contract: (part or full time): Full time
• Salary Range: According to experience and profile

Applicants must fill in the request form and include the following code reference position: LancetCountdown_Fellow_August2024, attach the CV and a Cover Letter describing research interest and plans at ISGlobal.

Each attached document must be named with the candidate name and surname. 

The receipt of applications will be open until a candidate is selected.

Only the applications submitted through the request form will be considered.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

We welcome diverse candidates according to gender, race, ethnicity, religion, age, sexual orientation, physical abilities, and political views.

Please contact cathryn.tonne@isglobal.org for questions about this position.

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 pass. 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.

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 contribution to improving health worldwide.