Job offer: Postdoc researcher Exposome Analysis

ISGlobal is seeking a motivated postdoctoral researcher to work on the ATHLETE (Advancing Tools for Human Early Lifecourse Exposome Research and Translation) project. ATHLETE project has received funding from H2020 (grant agreement 874583) and aims to implement the exposome in birth cohorts in order to study the effects of a wide range of community-level and individual-level environmental risk factors on mental, cardiometabolic, and respiratory health outcomes and associated biological pathways during the first 2 decades of life. The postdoctoral researcher will be involved on several analyses linking the exposome and health outcomes and will join the Statistics task force of the project, contributing to develop and apply new methodologies to deal with exposome (high-dimensional) data.
 

• PhD in Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Public Health, Data Science or related disciplines.
• Experience in complex statistical analyses, including models with correlated data, longitudinal analysis, and multi-omic integration.
• Experience in environmental epidemiology studies.
   

• Apply advanced statistical analysis techniques to relate exposome data with health outcomes in longitudinal studies.
• Write epidemiological papers on the results of the ATHLETE project.
• Contribute to the creation of new statistical methods to address ATHLETE questions.
• Contribute to the creation of tutorials for exposome analysis methods for the ATHLETE toolbox
   

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 .
 

• Responsible, flexible and with problem solving skills.
• Teamplayer, yet capable of working autonomously, rational thinker.
• Eager to learn and proactive.
• Excellent organization skills.
• Excellent writing skills.

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 .
 

• Proficiency in English (written and spoken).
   

• Duration: 6 months     
• Starting date: 01/01/2025    
• Contract: (part or full time): full time
• Salary Range: depending on candidate experience

Applicants must fill in the request form and include the following code reference position: Postdoc_ATHLETE_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 28/11/2024.

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.