Scientist (cancer epidemiology & cohort studies)

Contract

This is a P-1 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 1 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 44,593 USD and 61,628 USD.

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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The major focus of the Genetic Epidemiology Group (GEP), within the Section of Genetics (GEN), is to coordinate and lead epidemiological studies of genetic and circulating biomarkers for a specific group of cancers, and produce findings that will help to elucidate their underlying causes, as well as contribute to risk prediction and early detection. To achieve this, the GEP Group coordinates large-scale international consortia of case-control and cohort epidemiological studies.

More information about the GEP Group at IARC can be found at the following link:

https://www.iarc.fr/en/research-groups/GEP/index.php

Note******: Start date for this position is normally set for as soon as possible. However, in light of the evolving Covid-19 situation (notably in terms of confinement and travel restrictions), the start date of the position may be impacted until such date that the successful candidate be able to physically report for duty in Lyon, France.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Key duties of the incumbent include:

1) Support the Supervisor in coordinating a major consortia-based project focusing on the risk of multiple cancers and opioid use, notably:

a. Contributing to the development of study-protocols.

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

c. Assisting the supervisor in liaising with internal and external collaborators to establish necessary agreements and preparation of study databases.

d. Working with technical staff to monitor progress and accuracy of samples and data collected, and organization of study databases.

e. Analysis of large datasets and presentation of results to the study group.

2) Support the Supervisor in analysis of two large datasets concerning case series of lung and renal cancer, namely the analysis of large datasets and presentation of results to the study group.

3) Preparation of grant progress reports and scientific manuscripts and presentation of scientific results at international conferences.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential:

PhD (or equivalent, for example MD/MPH or MD who is a PhD candidate) related to cancer epidemiology or related discipline.

Experience

Essential:

- At least one year of pre- or post-doctoral experience of conducting cancer related studies.

- Experience in the conduct of cohort epidemiological studies.

Desirable:

- Experience in fieldwork in cancer related studies.

- Experience in coordination of cancer related studies in low or middle income settings.

- Experience related to research on opium and/or opioid use and cancer risks.

Skills

- Advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of cancer epidemiology.

- Knowledge of the conduct and analysis of cohort studies related to cancer.

- Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external partners.

- Proven ability to draft scientific manuscripts and familiarity with the preparation of grant applications.

WHO Competencies

- Producing results

- Moving forward in a changing environment

- Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences

- Communicating in a credible and effective way

- Knowing and managing yourself

Use of Language Skills

Expert knowledge of written and spoken English is essential.

REMUNERATION

IARC salaries for staff in the Professional category are calculated in US dollars. The fixed remuneration for the above position comprises an annual net salary plus a post adjustment which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station.

Total fixed remuneration for this position currently amounts to USD 57950 (i.e. approximately EUR 47600) per annum which is the sum of: 1) annual net salary of USD 37460 at Level P1 of the UN professional salary scale, plus 2) post adjustment for Lyon, France currently amounting to an annualized figure of USD 20490.

The fixed remuneration is expressed net of income tax but before deduction of the employee share of contributions for mandatory participation in the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund and in the Organization’s private insurance plans covering health, accident, illness and disability.

Other benefits include 30 days of annual leave and allowances for dependent family members.

Subject to certain conditions, under temporary appointment, internationally-recruited staff may also be entitled to relocation travel & shipment, settling-in grant upon appointment and/or education grant for dependent children.

Employment status is that of international civil servant.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• We only accept applications submitted via our online recruitment tool, which should be filled out in English and include a cover letter. Application profiles should include the details of all work experiences to date (full career details).

• It is mandatory to attach a full list of publications. To add this list, please go to your profile under the dedicated "publication" tab.

• Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted for assessment and interview (held remotely).

• This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level.

• Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual.

• For information on WHO's operations please visit: http://www.who.int

• WHO/IARC is committed to workforce diversity.

• WHO/IARC has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.