Nutrition Epidemiology Research Assistant (Lipidomics)

Institut de Recerca Biomèdica Catalunya Sud (IRB CatSud); Tarragona; Hybride; EUR 18 000 - 20 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Pere Virgili Institute for Health Research (IRBCatSud) invites applications for a full‑time Research Assistant in Nutrition Epidemiology to join the Human Nutrition Unit (HNU) at the CORALS project in Reus (URV). The role involves lipidomics and metabolomics analyses, observational studies, and supporting a clinical trial on dietary intake and health outcomes.

The candidate will have an MSc in a related field, strong statistical skills, and an interest in pediatric nutrition and

Qualifications

• MSc degree (or equivalent) in Nutrition, Biomedicine, Public Health, Epidemiology, Pharmacy, Biology, Biostatistics, or a related field.
• Interest in pediatric nutrition, cardiometabolic health, epidemiology, and omics sciences.
• Basic knowledge of statistical analysis and data management in observational or longitudinal studies.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary research team.
• Good oral and written communication skills in English.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and commitment to scientific rigor and reproducibility.
• Motivation to develop research skills in nutritional epidemiology, biostatistics, and lipidomics/metabolomics.

Responsabilités

• Study the relationship lipidomic signatures and different health outcomes.
• Analyze metabolomic profiles associated with lifestyle determinants and their relationship with cardiometabolic risk.
• Contribute to the implementation of a clinical trial focused on the relationship between dietary intake and health outcomes.

Connaissances

Interest in pediatric nutrition

Cardiometabolic health knowledge

Epidemiology knowledge

Omics sciences knowledge

Statistical analysis knowledge

Team collaboration

English communication

Organizational skills

Scientific rigor

Formation

MSc degree (or equivalent) in Nutrition, Biomedicine, Public Health, Epidemiology, Pharmacy, Biology, Biostatistics, or related field

Description du poste

The Pere Virgili Institute for Health Research (IRBCatSud) invites applications for a full‑time Research Assistant in Nutrition Epidemiology to join the Human Nutrition Unit (HNU) at the CORALS project in Reus (URV). The role involves lipidomics and metabolomics analyses, observational studies, and supporting a clinical trial on dietary intake and health outcomes.

The candidate will have an MSc in a related field, strong statistical skills, and an interest in pediatric nutrition and