Oferta de trabajo: Tenure-track Assistant Research Professor in Non-Communicable Disease Epidemiology

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. 
 

• 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 

• 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 and 
• Participate in advancing the strategic goals of ISGlobal in policy translation and innovation.

• Leadership
• Teamwork
• Problem resolution
• Ability to apply for competitive grants at EU (Horizon Europe, ERC…) and NIH level

• English proficiency

• 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.

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 research.management@isglobal.org 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.

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.

In order to promote gender balance, if no female candidate is selected for interview, the position will be re-advertised.

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
 

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.