Postdoctoral Researcher – Health Impact Attribution: The Barcelona Supercomputing Center (BSC) seeks a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to join the Global Health Resilience (GHR) group. The successful candidate will co-create innovative modelling tools for health impact attribution related to climate change, contributing to a Wellcome Trust funded project.
Postdoctoral Researcher – Health Impact Attribution (R2)
Designation
Postdoctoral Researcher – Health Impact Attribution (R2)
Job Reference: 8_25_ES_GHR_R2
Research Area
Health Impact Attribution, Climate Change, Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Environmental Sciences
Location
Barcelona, Spain
Eligibility/Qualification
- Education: BSc and MSc in Epidemiology, Biology, Ecology, Meteorology, Environmental Sciences, Geography, Physics, Mathematics, Statistics (or equivalent).
- Experience: PhD in infectious disease epidemiology, environmental epidemiology, statistical, ecological or environmental modelling, or related field.
- Essential Skills:
- Data management and statistical analyses experience.
- Strong programming skills in R or Python.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Preferred Skills:
- Proficiency in Spanish and additional languages is advantageous.
- Experience in machine learning, Bayesian modelling, and data harmonization.
Job Description
The Postdoctoral Researcher will:
- Co-design innovative methodologies for impact attribution of climate-related health risks.
- Harmonize multi-source, multi-scale datasets related to climate and health.
- Develop statistical and machine learning models to explore the impact of environmental factors on health outcomes.
- Contribute to open-source modelling tools and develop training materials for diverse audiences.
- Disseminate research findings in peer-reviewed journals and at international conferences.
- Engage with stakeholders to enhance the applicability of research outputs.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their applications through the BSC website, including:
- A full CV in English, including contact details.
- A cover letter expressing interest in the position and references.
Last Date to Apply
The application window will remain open until a suitable candidate is hired, with regular reviews of applications.
