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Oferta de trabajo: Assistant Research Professor in Molecular Exposomics

Descripción

The Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) is a cutting-edge institute addressing global public health challenges through research, translation into policy and education. ISGlobal has a broad portfolio in communicable and non-communicable diseases including environmental and climate determinants, and applies a multidisciplinary scientific approach ranging from the molecular to the population level. Research is organized in five programs: Climate, Air Pollution, Nature and Urban Health; Environment and Health over the Lifecourse; Global Viral and Bacterial Infections; Malaria and Neglected Parasitic Diseases and Maternal, Child and Reproductive Health.  ISGlobal is accredited with the Severo Ochoa distinction, a seal of excellence of the Spanish Science Ministry.

Lugar

Barcelona

What We Are Looking for

We are seeking applicants for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Research Professor position in Molecular Exposomics to expand expertise in the area of exposome and environmental health research with a specific focus on the integration of multi-omics data in birth cohorts through development and application of molecular exposomics approaches. The assistant RP should develop a research group in ISGlobal, collaborate across ISGlobal, publish scholarly work and obtain grant funding to support research. Additionally, the assistant RP should teach at the masters and doctorate level and participate in advancing the strategic goals of ISGlobal in policy transfer and innovation.  

Field of Research

  • Biological sciences 
  • Environmental science
  • Medical sciences 

Training and Experience/Qualifications

Candidates must have a PhD and at least 5 years of accredited postdoctoral experience in a discipline relevant for the post and a record of peer reviewed publications, and demonstrate potential for obtaining external research funding.
The ideal candidate will have a track record of exposome and environmental health research, experience in longitudinal population-based birth cohort research, experience in working with international consortia, and demonstrated expertise in integration of omics in epidemiological studies. A strong background in systems biology and in advanced statistical analysis of complex and “big” datasets is an asset.

Specific Requirements

At least 5 years of accredited postdoctoral experience

Key Responsibilities

The assistant RP will be expected to establish a research group in molecular exposomics research, keep track of the rapid advances in the relevant omics fields (e.g. metabolomics, proteomics, microbiome), and apply these in early life exposome studies in a variety of settings to bring together the external (exposures) and internal (omics) parts of the exposome. The assistant RP will implement study designs for mechanistic and predictive biomarker development, and precision prevention of environmental health risks, from the earliest parts of the life-course onwards. The new assistant RP will be expected to develop collaborations with international exposome researchers and projects and with omics laboratories (both in-house and external), and to work closely with the ISGlobal bioinformatics and data science groups to analyse large omics data sets. 

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Teamwork.
  • Problem resolution
  • Ability to apply for competitive grants at EU (Horizon Europe, ERC…) and NIH level

Language level

  • English proficiency

Conditions

Assistant Research Professor Tenure Track full time, open-ended contract.
 
Starting date:January 2024 (negotiable).
 
Gross Annual Salary Range:  36.000 – 43.000 € .
 
Broad training offer adapted to the different profiles.
 
Measures to reconcile work and family life: flexible schedule working hours, teleworking possibilities, 23 working days of paid holidays, 13 leave days for personal matters, among other.
 
The successful candidate will be periodically evaluated (at least every 5 years) by external international experts, according to ISGlobal’s Tenure track researcher’s evaluation and promotion policy.
 
Technical support for grant application and management will be provided, as well as limited administrative support.

How to apply

Applicants must complete the request form including the following reference: ARP_MolecularExposomics_Jul23. Applications must include to be considered: (1) a cover letter describing research interests and plans in ISGlobal, (2) Curriculum Vitae, (3) copies of 3 key publications  (4) the names and contact information for three references. Please contact research.management@isglobal.org for questions about this position. Each attached document must be named with the candidate name and surname.
The receipt of applications will be open until 30th September 2023.


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.


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.
In order to promote gender balance, if no female candidate is selected for interview, the position will be re-advertised.

Selection criteria and procedure

The evaluation of candidates will be based on criteria of excellence in research, leadership and service in a two-step evaluation process: 
a. Scoring of each candidate according to the documents presented and their fit in the position by the selection panel 
b. Seminar and interview for the top scored 2-3 candidates

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.