Project:

ERA Chair - iSTARS - Informatics and Statistical Tools for the Advancement of Research Success

Grant agreement ID: 952377, https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/952377

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Scientific Area

Data Science, Medical Statistics, Health Informatics, Artificial Intelligence in Medicine, Biostatistics

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Details

The Faculty of Medicine of University of Lisbon is seeking a highly motivated established/leading researcher, R3-R4 level https://bit.ly/3lnRuu5, with excellent scientific credentials in the general scientific area of the project, who is willing to help build a robust and leading group in data science for health research. The successful candidate is expected to shape this new research direction in interaction with other researchers of the School of Medicine, participate in defining new teaching needs in the areas of the project, and lead an interdisciplinary team in research and acquisition of new funding.

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Essential Skills and Qualifications

• PhD in an appropriate field and at least 5-years research experience after the PhD ? this position is for an Established or Leading researcher ? R3 or R4 respectively ;

• Strong track record in scientific research in the field of the ERA Chair project, as shown by scientific publications in major international peer-reviewed journals, invitations to speak at multiple venues;

• Demonstration of successful application to research funding from various international entities;

• International experience, ideally in more than one country;

• Leadership qualities in scientific research and science administration, including team management;

• Excellent teaching skills and supervision of research projects for Masters and PhDs;

• Good communication skills: experience in public dissemination of scientific results will be valued;

• Written and spoken English proficiency - Portuguese proficiency is not mandatory.

What we offer

• Full-time contract - Fixed term public service contract with a term corresponding to the intended period of the project, expected to be at least 5 years. It is envisaged that at the end of the project, a successful scientist may have the potential for a permanent position at the School of Medicine.

• Remuneration package matched to the levels of Teaching Staff in Public Higher Education ? Associado or Catedrático level in Portuguese system, including benefits available for Public Administration employees

• Opportunity to work in an innovative research environment with potential for impact across the Institution;

• Autonomy and independence to pursue scientific research to shape the field of data analytics in the context of a vibrant Medical School;

• Startup research funds, including to hire a team of researchers immediately of 2-3 researchers.

Start date: 1 September 2021, negotiable
How to apply

Please submit in a single PDF document:

• Detailed Curriculum Vitae in English, including list of publications, with web links, if available;

• Copy of relevant diplomas, namely PhD, with English translation, if not in Portuguese;

• A cover letter in English detailing how you will help us achieve the objectives of the ERA Chair project as explained in this document;

• The contact information of 4 references - name and email address.

Request for information should be submitted by email to [email protected]
The position will remain open until filled, but to be considered during the first round of selection, send your application by April 15th, 2021.
For more information:

https://www.medicina.ulisboa.pt/node/5879
About the employer

The work will be developed at Instituto de Medicina Preventiva & Saúde Pública, Faculty of Medicine of University of Lisbon. The Medical School is located within the broader campus of the University of Lisbon - Cidade Universitária, with good accessibility, close by family-friendly districts with various opportunities for child-care facilities and schools. Lisbon is a thriving cosmopolitan city that offers outstanding scientific and cultural environment, as well as entertainment and sports activities. Lisbon is consistently ranked highly in terms of quality of life, safety and experience.

For more information about Faculty of Medicine please see our website: https://www.medicina.ulisboa.pt/

Non-discrimination Policy

Faculty of Medicine of University of Lisbon values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity. FMUL ensures compliance with the principles of non-discrimination and equality. No candidate can be privileged, benefited, harmed or deprived of any right or exempted from any duty due to age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, economic status, social origin, nationality, ethnic origin or race, place of origin, religion, political or ideological convictions, or union association membership.

The Commission?s recommendations in the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers will be observed.

Areas of Research

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  Biostatistics
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  Data Mining
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  Data Analytics