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IC07_25 R2 POSTDOC RESEARCHER IN THE FIELD OF EPIDEMIOLOGY

06/02/2025

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INTERNATIONAL CALL IC07_25

JOB TITLE

R2 Postdoc researcher in the field of epidemiology

 

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Pere Virgili Institute for Health Research (IISPV) is an institution that integrates research in the field of biomedicine in the “Camp de Tarragona” and the “Terres de l’Ebre”. The IISPV is the instrument that the university hospitals of both health regions have been endowed with (Joan XXIII University Hospital of Tarragona, Verge de la Cinta Hospital of Tortosa, Sant Joan de Reus University Hospital, Institut Pere Mata University Hospital of Reus) and Rovira and Virgili University, in order to bring together and manage biomedical research and innovation in the territory.

GROUP DESCRIPTION: NeuroEpia Group (Clinical and Epidemiological Neurocience) is interested in the study of child neurodevelopment and how several environmental and lifestyle factors influence its development in the human lifecourse.

Funded by the Youth Health from a Holistic perspective project (ref. num 101155977) European Union Horizon Europe.

Number of available positions: 1

The selected candidate will perform the following tasks:

  • Develop and lead research on environmental epidemiology in several population-based cohorts.
  • Lead and apply to projects in the field of epidemiology and neuroscience.
  • Lead and write scientific articles relating to human exposome and child and adolescent health outcomes.
  • Present works in international conferences.
  • Prepare statistical protocols for future analyses in several cohorts
  • Integrate data driven complex statistical tools to neuroepidemiology.

 

CANDIDATE PROFILE & REQUIREMENTS

  • Master Degree in Biostatistics and Bioinformatics-
  • The researcher must have a Doctorate degree (PhD) in Biology or Neuroscience-
  • Minimum 3 postdoc years demonstrable experience in the epidemiology field, especially, data analyses.

 

IT WILL BE VALUED

  • Knowledge of statistics and epidemiology
  • Advanced skills in data driven analyses
  • Applications and analytic tools used in Epidemiology like R statistical programme.
  • Previous experience in similar projects.
  • Ability to identify and solve problems.
  • Previous experience in article publications.

 

SELECTION PROCEDURE

  • Selection of CV’s. Suitable and unsuitable CV’s will be identified according to the requirements. Applicants who do not meet the requirements indicated in the candidate profile and requirements will not pass to the next phase.
  • Evaluation of the CV. Evaluation of the CVs up to a maximum score of 35 points.
  • Cover Letter. Attach to the resume a cover letter with a maximum length of 2500 characters with spaces. With a maximum score of 15 points.

To access the interview phase it is necessary to have obtained a minimum score of 35 points in the sum of scores of the evaluation of the curriculum and cover letter

  • Personal interview. With a maximum score of 50 points.

 

Items 50
Attitude 10
Fit in the work place 10
Experience, developed functions/skills 20
Teamwork 10

 

The selected person must have obtained a minimum score of 80 points in the sum of scores from the assessment of all phases of the selection procedure.

 

SELECTION COMMITTEE

  • President: Jordi Julvez (Group Leader Researcher IISPV)
  • Chair 1: Elisabet Vilella (Institut Pere Mata Director)
  • Chair 2: Vicenç Pascual (Health Research Director HUSJR. Clinical Researcher IISPV)

 

SUBSTITUTES:

  • President: Jordi Casanova (Clinical Researcher IISPV)
  • Chair 1: Núria Solà (Clinical Researcher IISPV)
  • Chair 2: Sara Bernardo (Postdoc Researcher IISPV)

 

CANDIDATURES 

 

For any questions or queries: recruitment@iispv.cat

 

DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF CV 06/02/2025

 

COMMUNICATIONS

The IISPV will notify the candidates of the results of the different phases of the selection process through its website.

 

 

HRS4R Research in HR Excellence

The IISPV has the European accreditation The Human Resources Strategy for Researchers (HRS4R), complies with the general principles of the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the recruitment of researchers.

The IISPV has an internal recruitment policy that follows the Open, Transparent and Merit-based Recruitment (OTM-R) policies. More information about the HRS4R policies implemented at the IISPV is available on the following website: https://www.iispv.cat/hrs4r-hr-excellenceresearch/

The IISPV will guarantee the right to equal opportunities and treatment, as well as the real and effective exercise of rights by people with disabilities under equal conditions with respect to other citizens, through the promotion of personal autonomy, universal accessibility, access to employment, inclusion in the community and independent living and the eradication of any form of discrimination, in accordance with articles 9.2, 10, 14 and 49 of the Spanish Constitution and the International Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and international treaties and agreements ratified by Spain.

In the event of a tie, priority will be given to hiring the person with a disability.

In the event of a tie between people of different genders, the person of the least represented gender in the work group/department/service in which he joins will be hired.

Condicions laborals

LABOUR CONDITIONS

  • Part-time position (80%)
  • Workplace: Hospital Universitari Sant Joan de Reus
  • Contract: Indefinite part-time postdoc researcher funded by the Youth Health from a Holistic perspective project (ref num 101155977) European Union Horizon Europe (duration approximately 36 months).
  • Gross annual salary: 29.000€ – 30.000€
  • Starting date: February, 2025