Junior Postdoctoral researcher for O-Health ERC-2021-COG-101044828 – Scalable systems modelling to simulate body-level interplays among non-communicable diseases

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Junior Postdoctoral researcher for O-Health ERC-2021-COG-101044828 – Scalable systems modelling to simulate body-level interplays among non-communicable diseases

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Offer DescriptionA postdoctoral research position with an indefinite contract is announced for the realization of scientific and technical activities, for the execution of the project Scalable systems modelling to simulate body-level interplays among non-communicable diseases.The selected candidate will be a junior postdoctoral researcher, with proven experience in developing computational systems biology models and in clinical and/or biomedical data. In charge of including the vertical models of MNT of the O-Health project the components related to systemic regulation (hormones, low-intensity inflammation factors, …). It will combine tissue regulatory system biology models and cellular senescence with real clinical data and analysis of biological fluids, to stratify individuals according to the risk of developing long-term NCDs.Approximate duration: The duration of this contract is expected to be 4 yearsRequirementsResearch Field Engineering » Biomedical engineering Education Level PhD or equivalentSkills/QualificationsLanguages ENGLISH Level ExcellentResearch Field Engineering » Biomedical engineering Years of Research Experience 1 – 4Additional InformationSelection process1st phase: remote pre-selection (0-100 points):Scientific, technological and academic excellence will be assessed based on:A complete curriculum that will include, among others (0-70 points):Description of the current position or, in case of unemployment, of the most recent oneTraining and professional itinerariesResearch experience supported by evidence such as: scientific publications; patents; participation in scientific conferences; participation in research projects including any leadership information; …International research collaborationsInternational mobility experience (research stays of more than three weeks)Scientific mentoring activities: (co-)supervision of doctoral theses, masters and/or degrees; participation in scientific courses, workshops, summer or winter schools as an instructor; …Functions in the academic field and/or in scientific societiesScientific communication and dissemination activities: press releases; online videos; participation in events for non-expert audiences; …Recognitions and merits: individual competition scholarships; prizes, guest talks,…A short narrative CV (biosketch) with a section on the CV’s five major achievementsTwo letters of reference provided by international academics (0-15 points)Statement of Purpose: Past research experience; motivation for applying for this position; academic suitability; contribution of the project to future career plans; … (0-15 points)To proceed to the 2nd phase (see below), the candidate must have scored at least 75/100 during the remote review.IMPORTANT: Publication records will be checked using online databases (Web of Science, Scopus, Google Scholar, ResearchGate, ORCID, …). The candidate is encouraged to provide the link of their choice in the resume. Failure to access any online database of the researcher’s scientific output will justify the applicant’s exclusion from the selection process.2nd phase: interview (0-100):In case the applicant was pre-selected during the 1st phase, he/she will be informed by email for a 2nd selection phase. The 2nd phase will consist of at least one interview through which:the English language (eliminatory if considered insufficient),motivation (0-15 points),proactive behavior (0-15 points),the ability to work in collaboration (0-15 points),organizational skills (0-15 points),communication skills (0-15 points), ithe ability to participate in a scientific discussion and manage problems (0-15 points),will be assessed, among other aspects (0-10 points will be reserved for the general impression).The interview must result in a minimum score of 75/100, so that the Candidate can be considered for the final decision.Final DecisionThe final decision will be the result of a consensus made by the Recruitment Committee which will consider the results of the two selection phases 1 and 2. The result of the selection will be informed to the applicant by email.IMPORTANT: The Recruitment Committee may contact the referees to make the final decision.Additional commentsApplication InstructionsMandatory documents for the application process:In accordance with the specific requirements and selection criteria, candidates are expected to provide at least the following documentation:– The complete curriculum– The two reference letters requested– The letter of intent (no more than two A4 pages)– A copy of the doctor’s degree– A link to a PDF copy of the doctoral thesisDeadline for submitting applicationsThe deadline for submitting applications is 8 calendar weeks from the day after the publication of the call on the Pompeu Fabra University website. Website for additional job detailsWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Universitat Pompeu Fabra – ETIC Country Spain State/Province Barcelona City Barcelona Postal Code 08018 Street Roc Boronat 138 GeofieldWhere to apply WebsiteContact State/ProvinceBarcelona CityBarcelona WebsiteStreetRoc Boronat 138 Postal Code08018 E-Mailrandp.dtic@upf.eduSTATUS: EXPIRED

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Barcelona

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Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:35:32 GMT

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