Job offer: Postdoc BISC: air pollution and placental epigenetics (short term)

ISGlobal is seeking a postdoctoral researcher who is interested in being part of the Barcelona Life Study Cohort (BiSC, https://projectebisc.org/en/home/) project, that aims to investigate the relationship between in utero exposure to air pollutants and neurodevelopment, and the underlying molecular mechanisms.
The postdoctoral researcher will participate in the analysis between placental epigenome (including DNA methylation and miRNAs) and neurodevelopmental outcomes at 18 months of age. Basically, the candidate will be involved in the interpretation of findings and writing of the manuscript.
 

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

Prior knowledge on:

• Molecular biology
• Neuroscience
• HPC environment and R

Prior experience in the analysis of:

• Air pollution exposure data 
• Next generation sequencing data (small non-coding RNAs)
• DNA methylation data (EPIC array)

The key responsibilities of the postdoctoral researcher will be:

• Interpret findings of the placental EWAS of neurodevelopmental outcomes and perform downstream in silico functional analyses.
• Write the corresponding scientific article.

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.

• 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.
   

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

• Duration: 3 months     
• Starting date: 1st August 2024    
• Contract: full time
• Salary Range: postdoctoral researcher A

Applicants must fill in the request form and include the following code reference position: Postdoc_BISC_Epigen_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.

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.