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The University of Oulu is one of the biggest and most multidisciplinary universities in Finland. We create new knowledge and innovations that help to solve global challenges. We offer you an international and inspiring working environment where you are given responsibility and can use your skills, develop yourself and do work that matters. Our flexible and family-friendly workplace makes it easy for you to balance work and leisure. The University of Oulu is ranked in the top 3% of the world´s universities.
We are now looking for a
in epidemiology with solid skillsets in biostatistics or another relevant disciplines in health data science to join the Life-course Epidemiology group at the Research Unit of Population Health. The position is part of the newly funded Horizon Europe consolidating and support action (CSA): the International Human Exposome Network (IHEN), jointly coordinated by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) and the University of Utrecht. In this context, the IHEN project aims to advance exposome research in European regions and ensure its global positioning.
The position is available for a period of 30 months starting from April 1, 2024. As a skilled epidemiologist with a solid foundation in biostatistics and data science (including sequence data), you will work with longitudinal cohorts harmonized across European centres (e.g. ECCN: https://data-catalogue.molgeniscloud.org/catalogue/catalogue/#/networks-catalogue).
Using this rich data, you will advance and translate exposome-wide approaches and machine learning methods for federated analyses (e.g. DataSHIELD). As a consortium member, you will also contribute to setting up a training program to support open and FAIR (findable, accessible, interoperable, and reusable) access to the tools (data and methods) operated by the IHEN consortium.
Who You Are
In order to succeed and enjoy the position, we expect you to have:
The position is fixed-term for 30 months starting from April 1, 2024, or as soon as possible thereafter. The salary will be based on levels 5–6 of the demand level chart for teaching and research staff at Finnish universities. Additionally, a salary component based on personal work performance will be paid (maximum of 50% of the job-specific component). The starting gross salary will be approximately €3100–€4000 per month (before taxes).
A trial period of 6 months is applied to the position.
Interested? If yes, please apply by February 25th, 2024 (23:59 Finnish local time) through our recruitment system. The application should be written in English and include the following:
Eligible applicants fitting best in the profile expected for the position will be invited to an on-site or remote interview. All applicants will be notified during the selection process.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, such as people of different ages, genders, and members of different language, cultural, or minority groups.
If you have any further questions, please contact Prof. Sylvain Sebert (sylvain.sebert(at)oulu.fi) or Adjunct Professor Ville Pimenoff (ville.pimenoff(at)oulu.fi), Research Unit of Population Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oulu, Finland.
Type of employment | Temporary position |
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Contract type | Full time |
First day of employment | 01.04.2024 |
Salary | €3100 – €4000 |
Number of positions | 1 |
Full-time equivalent | 100% |
City | Oulu |
County | Pohjois-Pohjanmaa |
Country | Finland |
Reference number | 2024/35 |
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Published | 01.Feb.2024 |
Last application date | 25.Feb.2024 |