The International Center for Equity in Health (ICEH, www.equidade.org), at the Federal University of Pelotas, is selecting post-doctoral researchers to work on global health, with a focus on reproductive, maternal, neonatal, adolescent health and nutrition (RMNCAH +N).

Profile

• PhD degree in Epidemiology or related areas, such as Statistics or Public Health
• Strong background in statistical analysis
• Experience in writing papers (in English)
• Average to high level of skill with data analysis and coding on Stata or R
• Some experience in use of survey data, such as DHS or MICS

 

Tasks to be developed

• Work in routine reanalysis of survey data, including database preparation, revising codes, data analysis, consistency checks and related tasks
• Participate in specific research projects with major ICEH partners such as UNICEF, GAVI, WHO and PAHO
• Develop a research plan using survey data with a focus on health equity to be carried out during a one-year period, resulting in papers to be published in academic journals

 

Documents for candidates

• Curriculum vitae (for Brazilian candidates, in Lattes format)
• PhD diploma/certificate
• Letter of interest with up to 2 pages
• All documents should be sent by e-mail to fmaia@equidade.org
• Deadline for submissions is September 15th 2022.

 

Selection process

• The selection process will be done remotely in three phases
  1. Analysis of documentation
  2. Suitable candidates will be invited to sit a practical test consisting of data analysis using Stata dataset
  3. Successful candidates will be invited to an online interview with ICEH staff on dates to be scheduled according to mutual availability

 

Place of work and starting date

• Successful candidate(s) will work at the ICEH, located in the Post-Graduate Program in Epidemiology, at Federal University of Pelotas (UFPel), Brazil: Rua Marechal Deodoro, 1160, 3rd floor. CEP 96020-220
• The postdocs will be officially linked to the Postgraduate Program of Epidemiology, UFPel and will receive a certificate at the end of the period
• A monthly stipend of R$ 7.650,00 will be paid to the postdocs that will be paid in the form of a scholarship
• The proposed starting date is November 1st, 2022. The agreement term is for a workload of 40 hours/week with a duration of 12 months, with the possibility of renewal.