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Oferta de trabajo: PostDoc for SGR AGAUR Project

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 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.

Lugar

Barcelona, Campus Mar

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

ISGlobal is seeking a postdoctoral researcher who is interested in being part of the Project 2021 SGR 01576 AGAUR. The overall project goal is to better understand and prevent health effects of numerous environmental hazards and their mixtures, starting from the earliest stages of life and to understand the epigenetic mechanisms.
The postdoctoral researcher will participate in the analysis of the link between the early-life exposome with children’s biological responses. In particular, she/he will address the association between the in utero chemical exposome (including PFAS, phenols, phthalates, etc.) with the placental epigenome (including DNA methylation and miRNAs) in the context of the Barcelona Life Study Cohort (BiSC, https://projectebisc.org/en/home/) and with cord and child blood DNA methylation in the context of the Pregnancy and Childhood Epigenetics Consortium (PACE).
This study has been funded by Ministry of Research and Universities of the Government of Catalonia (2021 SGR 01576).

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE /QUALIFICATIONS

  • PhD on bioinformatics in the field of environmental and molecular epidemiology.
     

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

  • python
  • bash script
  • HPC environment
  • Prior experience in the analysis of:
  • chemical exposure data 
  • next generation sequencing data (miRNAs, gut microbiota, etc.)
  • DNA methylation data (EPIC array)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Pre-process data on chemical exposures and placental miRNA levels.
  • Run epigenome-wide association studies between each chemical pollutant and each epigenetic marker.
  • Perform downstream in silico functional analyses.
  • Conduct analyses to address the effect of mixtures.
  • Write manuscript/s.
     

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

  • Responsible, flexible and with problem solving skills
  • Good organization skills 
  • Eager to learn and proactive, and with great initiative 
  • Autonomous

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.

LANGUAGE LEVEL

  • Fluent English (level C1).
  • Spanish is not mandatory, but will be positively evaluated.

CONDITIONS

  • Duration: 5 months     
  • Starting date: 1 August 2024    
  • Contract: full time 
  • Salary Range:  Postdoc D

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants must fill in the request form and include the following code reference position: PD_SGRAGAUR_June24, 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 15th July 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.

The interviews could be placed during the reception 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 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.