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This is a P-2 contract. This kind of contract is known as Professional and Director staff. It is normally internationally recruited only. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 2 years of experience, depending on education.

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The salary for this job should be between 57,661 USD and 78,318 USD.

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PURPOSE OF POSITION

The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) is the specialized cancer agency of the World Health Organization. The objective of the IARC is to promote international collaboration in cancer research.

The Cancer Surveillance (CSU) branch at IARC is responsible for the collection, analysis and dissemination of information concerning the global cancer burden. In order to achieve this objective, CSU works closely with and provides support to cancer registries around the world. Alongside the use of cancer registry data in the production of online global cancer statistics tools, incorporated into the Global Cancer Observatory (http://gco.iarc.fr/), CSU serves as the definitive reference source for the provision of information concerning worldwide cancer statistics including cancer survival as well as cancer incidence and mortality. Using a comprehensive view of the burden combining the three indicators above, CSU aims to provide benchmarking to explore reasons for international differences in cancer survival and long-term outcome such as recurrence to ultimately influence national cancer policies and clinical guidelines to improve cancer outcomes.

As a member of a team, and under the direct supervision of the Deputy Branch Head and overall guidance of the Branch Head, the incumbent is responsible for conducting international research using core indicators of cancer surveillance including cancer survival and outcome. The incumbent is responsible for supporting, adapting and, where applicable, developing novel statistical methods in the field of cancer outcome including recurrence and survival, developing research protocols for high-quality data collection and the analysis and evaluation of methods, liaison with collaborators, supervision of statistical analysis within CSU, dissemination and publication of results, as well as attracting research funding from competitive sources. The incumbent is expected to stimulate synergy across the researchers in the Branch and IARC and with CSU’s international collaborators.

This position is critical to develop relevant global indicators and related research activities at IARC, within the domains of descriptive epidemiology and expected to develop global indicators (e.g., net survival) for inclusion in IARC’s Global Cancer Observatory (GCO) and assess the role of prevention, early detection and diagnosis and cancer treatment. Collaborative work with internal and external technical partners is an integral part of this role; the incumbent will work closely with CSU supervisors.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Under the direct supervision of the Deputy Branch Head, and overall guidance of the branch head, the incumbent is responsible for:

  1. Adapt and develop new statistical methodologies applied to the multi-disciplinary field of cancer outcome and survival, with an emphasis on analysis in highly developed countries.
  2. In the context of international epidemiological studies on cancer survival, conduct epidemiological research activities and contribute to the development of research projects including the analyses of core cancer indicators such as the up-to-date estimation of cancer survival in CSU.
  3. Contribute to the development of international inter-disciplinary research projects on cancer outcome and survival with an aim to disentangle the multiple potential explanations for the differences in cancer survival between countries.
  4. Contribute to the analysis of global cancer data to inform cancer prevention.
  5. Supervise and train the relevant technical staff and fellows in the Branch on survival analytical techniques.
  6. Write and disseminate scientific manuscripts and reviews describing the results of studies and prepare technical and scientific reports.
  7. Contribute to writing grants with a view to attracting research funding from competitive sources.
  8. Perform other related duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

COVID-19 MEASURES

Due to the evolving situation resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic, and depending on work requirements, this position may be partly occupied remotely, from the home of the candidate selected in the region Lyon, according to the teleworking clause for force majeure currently in force as part of the IARC teleworking policy during this pandemic period.

WHO COMPETENCIES

  • Technical expertise
  • Teamwork
  • Respecting and promoting cultural differences
  • Communication
  • Producing results

FUNCTIONAL SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

  • Excellent knowledge of statistical methods applied to epidemiology.
  • Ability to use statistical programmes such as STATA or R which are essential in the cancer survival analysis.
  • Excellent knowledge of statistical methods and concepts used in cancer epidemiology, including public health and clinical issues of cancer outcome and survival.
  • Good oral and written communication skills. Good publication record in international journals.
  • Familiar with preparation of grant applications.

Ability to:

  • Behave consistently in accordance with clear personal ethics and values.
  • Discuss, understand and interpret relevant epidemiological, biostatistical and public health issues in the context of survival analysis.
  • Proactively engage and take initiatives in the conduct and evaluation of the studies.
  • Work in international collaborative projects.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

Essential: PhD in epidemiology or biostatistics or in a similar field of research.

Desirable: Have completed training in statistical analysis of survival or have experience in projects assessing cancer outcome and survival.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Essential: At least two years’ professional experience in cancer epidemiology and/or survival analysis.

Desirable: Experience with studies involving international multicentric collaborations and multidisciplinary teams (epidemiologists, clinicians, statisticians) on cancer. Supervision of early carrier scientists (Master or PhD level) and technical personnel.

USE OF LANGUAGE SKILLS

Expert knowledge of English is essential. Working knowledge of French or another UN language is desirable.

OTHER SKILLS (e.g. IT)

  • Knowledge of MS Office 365 office suite.

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 49,254 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable), a variable post adjustment, which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station, and currently amounts to USD 1,830 per month for the duty station indicated above (subject to change). Other benefits include 30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
  • A written test and/or seminar presentation may be used as a form of screening.
  • In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. IARC/WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.
  • Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to IARC/WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual.
  • WHO staff members in other duty stations are encouraged to apply.
  • For information on IARC’S operations please visit: www.iarc.fr
  • IARC/WHO is committed to workforce diversity.
  • IARC/WHO's workforce adheres to the WHO Values Charter and is committed to put the WHO Values into practice.
  • IARC/WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.
  • Applications from women and from nationals of non and underrepresented Participating States are particularly encourage.
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