UCD Post-doctoral Research Fellow Level 1, UCD, 9Mons

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Institution: University College Dublin
Vacancy Category: Research
Salary From: €38 631.00
Salary To: €38 631.00
Contract Type: Temporary
Vacancy closing date: 20 Oct, 2021
Reference: 013721
Subject / Area: Physical and Environmental Sciences

Applications are invited for a Temporary 9 months post of a UCD Post-doctoral Research Fellow Level 1 within UCD School of Public Health, Physiotherapy and Sports Science. Recently we have reported novel maternal dietary inflammatory associations with offspring outcomes in the ALPHABET consortium of 7 European birth cohorts (Chen et al., BMC Medicine 2021 10.1186/s12916-021-01908-7 and PLOS Medicine 2021 10.1371/journal.pmed.1003491). The current project will expand on these findings. The post-doctoral researcher will conduct multi-cohort individual participant data meta-analyses investigating associations between the childrens dietary inflammatory index (C-DII) scores and their weight status using existing data from the ALPHABET consortium, which represents the largest single repository of C-DII data globally. In addition the relationship between potential predictors of the C-DII and risk of having a more pro-inflammatory childhood diet will be examined. Candidates should be highly self-motivated, enthusiastic, interact well within a research team and hold a PhD in a relevant discipline, such as Epidemiology or Life Sciences, (with a focus on life course or nutritional epidemiology and/or childhood obesity). The ideal candidate must have excellent research skills as evidenced by a strong publication track record, allied with exceptional mentorship, project management and interpersonal skills. This is a research focused role, where you will conduct a specified programme of research supported by research training and development under the supervision and direction of a Principal Investigator. The primary purpose of the role is to further develop your research skills and competences, including the processes of publication in peer-reviewed academic publications, the development of funding proposals, the mentorship of graduate students along with the opportunity to develop your skills in research led teaching. In addition to the Principal Duties and Responsibilities listed below, the successful candidate will also carry out the following duties specific to this project: * Liaise with relevant consortium members regarding data harmonisation and sharing* Lead authorship of high-impact peer review scientific publications Fixed Salary: €38,631 Closing date: 17:00hrs (local Irish time) on 20th October 2021Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time of 17:00hrs (Local Irish Time) on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system. UCD are unable to accept late applications.UCD do not require assistance from Recruitment Agencies. Any CV's submitted by Recruitment Agencies will be returned.

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