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IC12_24 RESEARCH SUPORT ON PEDIATRIC NUTRITION

28/03/2024

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JOB TITLE

Research suport on Pediatric nutrition

 

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.

The Pediatrics, Nutrition and Human Development Research Unit is a group that investigates several lines of research, such as the prevention and treatment of childhood obesity, studies of the mechanisms involved in the development of metabolic syndrome from childhood, as well like other research projects in the field of pediatric nephrology, pediatric gastroenterology.

Number of available positions: 1

 

The selected candidate will perform the following tasks at data collection level:

  • Anthropmetry
  • Body composition assessment using bioimpedance
  • Body composition assessment using air displacement pletysmography
  • Revising and coding 3 days food diaries using Nutritics
  • Processing biological samples

 

This call is associated with the Project FIRST 1000 DAYS STRATEGIES TO PREVENT CHILDHOOD OBESITY (EndObesity, PCI2020-120697-2) funded by MCIN/AEI/ 10.13039/501100011033 and by the European Union NextGenerationEU/PRTR.

 

CANDIDATE PROFILE & REQUIREMENTS

  • Degree in human nutrition and dietetics
  • Additional training related to the field of pediatric nutrition
  • Competence and experience with clinical trials
  • Speaking and writen english skills (minimun level B1 or similar skills demonstrable during the personal interview)
  • Native/ fluent in catalan
  • Native/ fluent in Spanish
  • Minimun 6 months demonstrable experience in the above mentioned tasks and techniques

 

IT WILL BE VALUED

TRAINING

  • Relevant training in pediatric nutrition research
  • Training in good clinical practices
  • Relevant training in coding and interpretation of dietary records
  • Ability to learn, flexibility and adaptability

 

EXPERIENCE

  • Previous experience in similar projects
  • Applications and analytic tools used in previous projects:
    • Bioimpedance
    • Bodpod
    • Nutritics
    • Limesurvey
  • Teamworking, ability to work independently, to organize, kindness, dynamism, versatility, rigour, responsability and confidentiality
  • Carry out research under supervision

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 60 points.
  • Cover Letter. Attach to the resume a cover letter with a maximum length of 2500 characters with spaces. With a maximum score of 10 points.

 

To access the interview phase it is necessary to have obtained a minimum score of 49 points in the sum of scores of the evaluation of the curriculum and cover letter

 

  • Personal interview. With a maximum score of 30 points.
Items 30
Fit in the work place 10
Experience, developed functions/skills 10
Teamwork 10

 

SELECTION COMMITTEE

  • President: Joaquín Escribano (Group Leader)
  • Chair 1: Veronica Luque (Research team coordinator)
  • Chair 2: Mariona Gispert (Postdoctoral Researcher)

 

SUBSTITUTES:

  • President: Natàlia Ferré (Co-Principal Investigator)
  • Chair 1: Ester Parada (Site Principal Investigator)
  • Chair 2: Mireia Alcázar (Postdoctoral Researcher)

 

CANDIDATURES 

 

For any questions or queries: recruitment@iispv.cat

 

DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF CV 28/3/2024

COMMUNICATIONS

 

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

 

HR EXCELLENCE IN RESEARCH

 

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 (5h per day, 5 days per week)
  • Workplace: Hospital Universitari Sant Joan de Reus, Hospital Universitari Joan XXIII de Tarragona and Facultat de Medicina de Reus
  • Contract: Indefinite part-time scientific-technician linked to the projectFIRST 1000 DAYS STRATEGIES TO PREVENT CHILDHOOD OBESITY (EndObesity, PCI2020-120697-2) funded by MCIN/AEI/ 10.13039/501100011033 and by the European Union NextGenerationEU/PRTR (approximate contract duration: 5 months)
  • Gross monthly salary: between 900-1.000€ (12 payments)
  • Starting date: April 2024, or as soon as possible (when the final call result is published)