Oferta de treball: Data Scientist for project INJURLESS

ISGlobal is seeking a data scientist who is interested in taking over and managing activities of the project INJURLESS. The overall project goal is to create a platform to integrate data from genomics and different wearables to properly manage physical activity.

The candidate will work on the Bioinformatics Research Group in Epidemiology (BRGE) lead by Dr Juan R Gonzalez which is integrated into the Environment and Health over the Lifecourse research programme that aims to conduct high-quality integrative research to expand knowledge on the causes and mechanisms of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), with a focus on environmental, radiation, occupational, lifestyle, social, infectious, and genetic risk factors throughout the life course, from prenatal to late adult life. Key outcomes include respiratory, cardiovascular and immune health, neurodevelopment, and cancer.
 

• Have a completed, or close to completion, Master Degree with strong analytics expertise in any of the following areas: Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics or related fields with focus on data analytics. Additional profiles will be considered if highly motivated researchers in other related disciplines decide to apply.
• Programming experience in one or more general purpose programming language: R and Phyton
• Experience with Garmin devices SDK development
• Be willing to work in an interdisciplinary team within a highly collaborative research institute
• Be fluent in spoken and written English
   

• We are looking for a person with high organizational and teamwork skills, capable of working autonomously, proactively and motivated, with good verbal and written communication.
• Flexibility of schedules will be valued.

• Creating code to connect devices with Garmin SDK
• Using data generated from wearables to be connected with BLE to Garmin
• Implement different visualization of several metrics in Garmin devices
• Analyze data generated in real scenarios to validate the implementation with data obtained from gold standard procedures

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 asessment  process .

• Teamwork.
• Problem resolution.
• Learning capacity.

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 .

• Duration:    4 months 
• Starting date:    15 september 2024
• Contract: (part or full time) full time
• Salary Range: Technician IIA

Applicants must fill in the request form and include the following code reference position: Datascientist_ INJURLESS _ July24, 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 30 August 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.

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.