Job offer: Data Scientist for Grup de Recerca en Epidemiologia i Salut Internacional

ISGlobal is looking for a data scientist with experience in implementation of clinical trials in low-middle income countries and demonstrated research capacities to help us supervise activities under several projects of the group where several technological, laboratorial and clinical trials in LMIC settings will be implemented.
 

• Speciality in Biomedicine or similar with PhD experience in biomarkers
• Competencies and skills: Communication, Teamwork and collaboration, Commitment, Proactivity, Integrity, Critical and Analytical thinking.
• High level of English and preferably Portuguese and French.
• Expertise in field implementation activities in low and middle countries environment. Expertise in statistical analysis of study results
   

• Experience in field implementation activities in low and middle countries environment
   

• Support the development of studies in the laboratory for the validation of biomarkers
• Support data management work for the development of different data analysis plan
   

Contribute to the design of the protocols of the several projects in preparation within the group with special emphasis on the methodology and the statistical plan for the analysis of results.
 

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 .
 

• Teamwork.
• Problem resolution.
• Supervision of students/collaborators

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 .
 

• High level of English
• Knowledge of Portuguese and French
   

• Duration: 6 months
• Starting date: 01/01/2025
• Contract: full time
• Salary Range: 29.465€ gross annual

Applicants must fill in the request form and include the following code reference position: DataScientist_Dec24, 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 25th of December.

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.
 

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.