In the framework of the BCAM “Mathematical Modelling Applied to Health” strategy, a series of projects in the field will be launched in different areas of Applied Mathematics. The “Applied Statistics” research line at the BCAM looks for candidates to work on projects related to statistical modelling of environmental factors related to respiratory (acute and chronic) health effects of air pollution.

Deadline: December 28, 2021
Application: http://www.bcamath.org/en/research/job/ic2021-12-postdoctoral-fellow-in-modelling-environmental-effects-on-health

Requirements: Applicants must have their PhD completed before the contract starts. PhD degree preferable in Mathematics, Statistics, Environmental Sciences or related fields.

Skills:
• Good interpersonal skills.
• A proven track record in quality research, as evidenced by research publications in top scientific journals and conferences.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative research team.
• Ability to present and publish research outcomes in spoken (talks) and written (papers) form.
• Ability to effectively communicate and present research ideas to researchers and stakeholders with different backgrounds.
• Fluency in spoken and written English

Scientific profile:
• Strong background in mathematics/ probability/statistics.
• Background in Spatial Modelling, spatio-temporal data, environmental data modelling, Bayesian statistical modelling and inference, semi-parametric regression, distributed lagged-effects models, GAMs.
• Good programming skills in R, Python and/or C/C++.
• Interest and disposition to work in interdisciplinary groups.