Oferta de treball: Statistician for the Biostatistics and Data Management Unit (UBIOES-GD)

We are looking for a full-time statistician to join the Biostatistics and Data Management Unit (UBIOES-GD) and participate from the statistical side in the study of several projects currently being developed at UBIOES-GD.

Specifically, the candidate will work on a research project related to Chagas disease. Likewise, you will also participate in other studies in the field of Malaria, helping the statisticians responsible for these studies in various analysis tasks. In collaboration with epidemiologists and principal investigators of the studies, you must corroborate that the analyzes carried out comply with the needs set by the researchers described in the protocols and analysis plans. It must also have a close relationship with the data managers in the initial processes of creating the databases and analysis variables, as well as in the final documentation of these for subsequent curation and preservation of the data by the data managers.

• Drafting the analysis plan with the project researchers
• Analysis of data from research projects following the guidelines of the project analysis plans
• Participation in the writing of the methodology in the scientific articles derived from the research.
• Collaboration with other members of the UBIOES-GD in relation to the activity carried out in the unit.

• Degree in statistics or at least two years of experience in a similar position
• Previous experience in the health field, knowledge of Chagas will be an advantage.
• Experience in the processing and management of statistical data and use of statistical programs, preferably STATA and/or R
• Organizational and work capacity in interdisciplinary groups. 
• Ability to work by objectives, adjusting to established delivery times.
• Previous experiences in statistical/epidemiological studies in developing countries.
• Good written and oral communication skills.

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.

• Catalan and Spanish (C2)
• English (B1)

• Duration: permanent contract
• Starting date: as soon as possible
• Contract: Full time
• Salary Range: Thecnician II A

Applicants must fill in the request form and include the following code reference position: Statistician_UBIOES-GD_Nov24, 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 21st of November 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.
 

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