Researcher in Clinical Epidemiology (Liver Diseases)

Job title:

Researcher in Clinical Epidemiology (Liver Diseases)

Company:

VHIR

Job description

The Liver, Metabolism and Infection (LiVMI) team at VHIR is looking for a competitive candidate for the upcoming Miguel Servet grant call (closing in March 2025 ). Depending on the candidate’s profile and current employment status, he/she might be hired in advance while preparing for the grant’s call. He/she will be involved in epidemiological studies of steatotic liver disease, including metabolic-dysfunction associated (MASLD) and combined with alcohol (MetALD), as well as infections related to liver disease, with a strong focus on social determinants of health and health inequalities.Education and qualifications:Required:

• Degree in Health Sciences or MPH/equivalent
• PhD in Epidemiology (Defense on 31 Dec 2020 at the latest, except if fulfilling any of the exceptions included in the call)
• Fluency in English (business level)

Desired:

• Experience in liver disease and/or metabolism
• Experience as independent investigator
• Fluency in Spanish and Catalan

Experience and knowledge:Required:

• Proficiency in advanced statistical analyse
• Publications and projects track record rendering him/her competitive for the call
• At least 6 months of postdoctoral research stages

Desired:

• International scope of his/her research activities
• Experience with large databases

Main responsibilities and duties:

• Lead the Epidemiology research line
• Apply for grants
• Mentoring PhD students
• Write research proposals
• Analise research data
• Participate in research articles and communications to conferences

Labour conditions:

• Full-time position: 40h/week.
• Starting date: after the call resolution (late 2025), although could be earlier depending on the current job status of the candidate
• Salary based on Miguel Servet stipend as established by the ISCIII call
• Contract: Postdoctoral Researcher (3 +/- 2 years)

What can we offer?

• Incorporation to Vall d’Hebron Research Institute (VHIR), a public sector institution that promotes and develops the biomedical research, innovation and teaching at Vall d’Hebron University Hospital (HUVH), the biggest hospital of Barcelona and the largest of Catalan Institute of Health (ICS).
• A scientific environment of excellence, highly dynamic, where high-end biomedical projects are continuously developed.
• Continuous learning and a wide range of responsibilities within a stimulating work environment.
• Individual training opportunities.
• Flexible working hours.
• 23 days of holidays + 9 personal days.
• Flexible Remuneration Program (including dining checks, health insurance, transportation and more)
• Corporate Benefits: platform through which you can obtain significant discounts on travel, culture, technology, gastronomy, sports… among many others.
• Healthy Offering: choose from a variety of wellbeing focused activities to be the healthiest you.

Deadline to apply: 23-12-2024
VHIR embraces Equality and Diversity. As reflected in our values we work toward ensuring inclusion and equal opportunity in recruitment, hiring, training, and management for all staff within the organization, regardless of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, age, functional diversity or ethnicity.

Expected salary

Location

Barcelona

Job date

Sun, 15 Dec 2024 03:41:45 GMT

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