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IC64_23 – PEDIATRIC NUTRITION RESEARCHER

18/10/2023

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Researcher career profile (R2)

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.

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.

Number of available positions: 1

The selected candidate will perform the following tasks:

Conducting pediatric nutrition studies in diferent aspects:

  1. Fieldwork and data collection level using the following techniques:
  • Anthropmetry
  • Body composition assessment using bioimpedance and using air displacement plethysmography.
  • Revising and codin 3 days food diàries
  1. Data management and statistical analyses, using:
  • R Statistics Studio and
  • SPSS
  1. Publications

 

CANDIDATE PROFILE & REQUIREMENTS

 

  Required
Degree in Human Nutrition and Dietetics
The researcher must have a Doctorate degree (PhD) in Biomedicine or Public Health or Nutrition Sciences or Medical sciences
Minimun 5 years demonstrable experience in the field
The candidate should report previous experience on the tasks and techniques used and/ or in the field of pediatric nutrition research
Language requirements:

·         English minimum level: advanced or B2 or equivalent

·         Native/ fluent Spanish or native/ fluent Catalan

 

 

IT WILL BE VALUED

  • Postgraduate training on aspects related to the call:
    • pediatric nutrition
    • childhood obesity
    • data analysis
    • good clinical practices
    • among others
  • Knowledge and previous experience in :
    • Coding food records,
    • Body composition analyses,
    • Use of R Statistics
    • Laboratory samples processing
  • Previous experience in similar projects
  • Publication in peer-review journals

 

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 65 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 40 points in the sum of scores of the evaluation of the curriculum and cover letter

  • Personal interview. With a maximum score of 25 points.
Items 25
Attitude 5
Fit in the workplace 10
Experience, developed functions/skills 10

 

SELECTION COMMITTEE

  • President: Joaquín Escribano Subías (Doctor, pediatre, professor titular, director de grup)
  • Chair 1: Verónica Luque (Doctora, nutricionista, investigadora, professora lectora)
  • Chair 2: Natàlia Ferré (Doctora, bióloga, investigadora, professora agregada)

SUBSTITUTES:

  • President: Ester Parada Ricart (Doctora, pediatra, professora associada)
  • Chair 1: Mariona Gispert Llauradó (doctora, nutricionista, investigadora posdoctoral, professora associada)
  • Chair 2: Judit Muñoz Hernando (doctora, nutricionista, investigadora posdoctoral)

CANDIDATURES 

For any questions or queries: recruitment@iispv.cat

DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF CV 18/10/2023

 

COMMUNICATIONS

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

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

  • Full-time position
  • Workplace: Hospital Universitari Sant Joan de Reus / Hospital Universitari Joan XXIII de Tarragona / Facultat de Medicina i Ciències de la Salut de Reus
  • Contract: the type of contract is “indefinite”. According to the duration of the project, it is estimated to be 10 months (end of September 2024).
  • Gross annual salary: 25.900€
  • Starting date: 10th of november 2023

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