Exposure scientist

What We Are Looking for

ISGlobal is seeking a dynamic exposure scientist/climate scientist/environmental epidemiologist who is interested in taking over and managing activities of the projects intoDBP and BWater. Objectives are to assess the links between water quality in finished drinking water and climate variables, including extreme weather events in the intoDBP case studies (Barcelona, Cyprus, Ireland) and compare health impacts associated with different water choices in the city of Barcelona.

Project description

intoDBP is a collaborative Horizon Europe project including 16 partners from 9 countries, aimed to create innovative tools and strategies to improve water quality management for safe human use and a healthy environment. ISGlobal is coordinator of Work Package 6 – EXPOSURE, aimed to increase the understanding of human exposure to disinfection by-products in European populations. intoDBP (INNOVATIVE TOOLSTO CONTROL ORGANIC MATTER AND DISINFECTION BYPRODUCTS IN DRINKING WATER) has received funding from the European Union's Horizon Europe research and innovation programme under Grant Agreement No .
Bwater is a collaborative project with the Universitat Politècnica de Barcelona, and is funded by the Barcelona city council and Fundació “La Caixa” under reference number 22S-

Key Responsibilities

The candidate will be involved in a range of research activities that will include data analysis, discuss findings with the team, write reports/manuscripts, participate in annual and regular project meetings, present results in seminars or conferences, participate in group meetings, attend ISGlobal scientific seminars.

Specific Duties

Literature review to determine the state of knowledge about the influence of climate variables, including extreme weather events, on DBP concentrations in finished drinking water. Ascertain long time-series (e.g., 20-years) of routinely monitored drinking water quality parameters in finished drinking water (trihalomethanes-THMs, pH, conductivity, etc.) and climate variables (precipitation, temperature) in the study areas for the same period. The data will be provided through the water utilities in Barcelona, Limassol (Cyprus), and Ireland. Conduct a statistical analysis describing temporal patterns (seasonal, inter-annual) of THM concentrations and the climate variables. Create variables for extreme weather events (e.g., drought periods, floods, heat waves). We will evaluate the associations between THM levels (total and its 4 components) with climate variables (precipitation, temperature) and extreme weather events at different scales (local, regional, national).

Auxiliar task

This job description reflects the present requirements of the post but may evolve at any time in the future as duties and responsibilities change and/or develop providing there is appropriate consultation with the post-holder. 

This job description is not a definitive or exhaustive list of responsibilities but identifies the key responsibilities and tasks of the post holder. The specific objectives of the post holder will be subject to review as part of the individual professional assessment process.

Training and experience /Qualifications

Experience in advanced data analysis of climate and/or water quality data. Master in Public Health, Doctoral degree in environmental epidemiology, exposure science, climate science or other training in related fields.

Specific Requirements

Proficiency of statistical package use (e.g. R, STATA, etc.).

Skills

Teamwork. Problem resolution. Learning capacity.

The post holder will adhere to ISGlobal principles contained in People management policy, including Equity, diversity and health safety. The post holder will respect, and accountable to ensure ISGlobal policies and procedures.

Language level

 English. Fluent in Catalan and/or Spanish will be an asset.

Conditions

Duration: 2 years Starting date: February Contract: full time  Salary Range: will depend on the qualifications of the candidate.

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