Scientist

• Country: Lyon, France
• No of vacancies: N/A
  
• Salary: USD 39,401
• Organization: WHO
• Gender: Both
• Deadline: 2024-01-31

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

The incumbent will support the first and second-level supervisors, as well as other IET scientists, in advancing large-scale projects that focus on early detection/screening and cancer aetiology, with a specific focus on planning and supervising data harmonization, statistical analyses, and preparation of scientific manuscripts.

This will involve the following specific tasks:

1)      Establish protocols for participant and sample selection, data harmonization, and statistical analyses for consortium-based projects.

2)      Organize stud(ies) databases in coordination with technical staff.

3)      Provide day-to-day guidance for early career scientists, with a focus on statistical analysis and writing of scientific manuscripts.

4)      In the context of consortium meetings and phone conferences, develop the scientific agenda and material to present study progress and results.

5)      Prepare scientific material for grant progress reports.

6)      Carry out analyses of large datasets and present results to collaborators and at international conferences.

7)      Prepare scientific manuscripts.

8)      Develop new or ancillary projects related to cancer early detection/screening and/or cancer aetiology. This will involve:

• Writing grant proposals aiming to attract funding from competitive sources.
• Leading on specific grant applications.

9)      Carry out other related duties as assigned by the first and second-level supervisors.

WHO COMPETENCIES

• Producing results
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Respecting and promoting cultural differences
• Ensuring the effective use of resources

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

Essential: PhD in epidemiology, public health, biostatistics and/or closely related field.

Desirable: –

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Essential: At least one year of hands-on experience in analysis of multi-center epidemiological consortium databases, including imputation of complex missing data

Desirable:

• Experience implementing risk prediction models using prospective data.
• Documented experience in conducting translational epidemiology studies related to early cancer detection and/or etiology, ideally including biomarkers.
• Experience in coordination of consortium-based studies, including organization of coordinating center activities and/or communication with individual study sites.
• Experience in designing and conducting epidemiological studies on biomarkers.
• Experience in development and/or validation of cancer risk prediction models.

USE OF LANGUAGE SKILLS

Essential: Expert knowledge of English.

Desirable: Working knowledge of another UN language.

FUNCTIONAL SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Advanced knowledge of study design and statistical methodologies in cancer epidemiology, including time-to-event analysis and evaluation of biomarker tests
• Advanced knowledge in translational epidemiology with a focus on cancer screening
• Expertise in R programming.

OTHER SKILLS ( IT SKILLS)

• Demonstrated ability in Microsoft office 365 package.

REMUNERATION

WHO salaries for staff in the Professional category are calculated in US dollars. The remuneration for the above position comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 39,401 (subject to applicable deductions), a variable post adjustment, which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station, and currently amounts to USD 1,625 per month for the duty station indicated above. Other benefits include 30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children.

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