Lecturer for the Area of Biostatistics R2

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Lecturer for the Area of Biostatistics R2

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Offer DescriptionAbout UIC BarcelonaUIC Barcelona currently has about 8.000 students and offers 16 degree programs, 30 international double degrees and a wide range of master’s and postgraduate degrees, as well as continuing education courses in various fields of knowledge. Since 1997 we have been teaching students based on academic rigour, university life and enriching life experiences. The UIC Barcelona team consists of professionals who are qualified not only in the field of teaching, but also in research, management, administration, communication, services and systems. Beyond the professionalism of each individual, at UIC Barcelona you will find a young and dynamic working atmosphere.Click for more information about UIC Barcelona.What we’re looking forWe are looking for a lecturer for the Area of Biostatistics with a PhD in Health Sciences and a background in Public Health. The candidate will be required to:

• Teach subjects related with statistics, epidemiology, research methodology and public health in health-related Degrees and/or Masters.
• Perform research in the main research lines of the Area, namely tobacco control, and screen time exposure in children and outcomes associated.
• To perform management tasks related with teaching.

Key responsibilities

• To contribute in a research group in the field of Epidemiology.
• To provide undergraduate and Master’s degree teaching.
• To lead the management and/or coordination of programmes and perform any other academic tasks assigned by the Department.

Selection processIn May 2018, EURAXESS awarded the Universitat Internacional de Catalunya with an Excellence Award for Research in Human Resources, which ensures that candidates are selected purely on the basis of excellence criteria. The UIC Barcelona selection process involves:

• An independent board of experts that assesses all applications and decides who will move on to the next stage. All members of this board are from outside UIC Barcelona.
• A public oral defence by finalist applicants: a presentation about their career (research, management and teaching). Following the presentation, the examination panel will ask a series of questions to conclude the defence. The defence should last a total of 60 minutes.

We offer:

• A full-time contract in a dynamic and international scientific environment in the Department of Basic Sciences (Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences) at UIC Barcelona (Health Sciences Campus, Sant Cugat del Vallès).
• A competitive salary based on the qualifications and experience of the candidate.
• Start date: September 2024 (date is negotiable)

How to apply:

• Applications should be submitted as a single document. The document must include:

• A cover letter with a statement of interest
• A full CV including contact details
• A summary of the scientific impact (which includes the H-index and the number of publications in the different journal impact factor quartiles) and a publication list that includes the impact factor and quartile of each publication.

Application deadlineThe deadline for applications is 3rd May 2024RequirementsResearch Field Biological sciences » Other Education Level PhD or equivalentSkills/QualificationsRequirementsThe candidate must have:

• A PhD in Health Sciences.
• To be in possession of AQU (starting from Lector) or ANECA (starting from Contratado Doctor) (or similar agencies) accreditation or to have sufficient merits to obtain such accreditation within the first year of employment.
• Proven record of effective teaching.
• Oral and written proficiency in English.

Specific RequirementsThe following aspects will be looked upon favorably:

• Track record of publications.

• Fluency in Catalan/Spanish.

• Experience in Public Health field.
• Management Duties Experience
• Participation in European and national funded research projects.

• Research experience in the fields of tobacco control, and screen time exposure in children and outcomes associated.
• Direction of PhD thesis (ongoing or finished).
• Dissemination in scientific congresses.
• Research stays abroad.

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to get involved in one of the Faculty’s lines of research.
• Ability to supervise and guide undergraduate and graduate students in their research projects.

Languages ENGLISH Level ExcellentResearch Field Biological sciences » Other Years of Research Experience 1 – 4Additional InformationWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Universitat Internacional de Catalunya Country Spain City Barcelona GeofieldWhere to apply WebsiteContact CityBarcelona WebsiteStreetImmaculada 22 Postal Code08017STATUS: EXPIRED

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Location

Barcelona

Job date

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 07:30:15 GMT

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