Searching-Postdoctoral Researcher in Cohort Studies

University of Navarra; España; Presencial; EUR 24.000 - 36.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Highly competitive salary

International environment

Professional development

Family-friendly environment

Descripción de la vacante

The University of Navarra invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher in nutrition and health, focusing on obesity-related topics within the Nutrition Research Center attached to the School of Pharmacy and Nutrition. The position is based in Pamplona, Spain, with a highly competitive salary and opportunities for professional development.

Candidates must hold a PhD, have experience in data management, epidemiology, and statistical analysis using R/Python, and demonstrate fluency in

Formación

• PhD completed between Jan 2023-Dec 2025.
• Knowledge of nutrition, paediatrics, physical activity and endocrinology.
• Experience in managing data from cohorts.
• Experience in epidemiology and managing large databases and statistical analysis with R, Python or similar.
• Project management (drafting, application, execution).
• Fluency in English.

Conocimientos

PhD completed

Nutrition knowledge

Pediatrics

Physical activity

Endocrinology

Data management

Epidemiology

R/Python analysis

Project management

English fluency

Educación

PhD or equivalent

Herramientas

R

Python

Statistical software

Descripción del empleo

Biological sciences » Nutritional sciences

Organisation/Company University of Navarra Research Field Medical sciences » Other Pharmacological sciences » Other Biological sciences » Nutritional sciences Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Postdoc Positions Application Deadline 16 Nov 2026 - 14:00 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 37,5 Offer Starting Date 1 Sep 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The University of Navarra (UNAV) is a non-profit private university founded in 1952 based in Pamplona, Spain. It confers 37 official degrees (14 are double degree) and administers 43 master’s programs, including 19 doctoral programs, through 16 faculties and Schools, 2 superior colleges, the IESE Business School and its 5 comprehensive Research Centres.

UNAV has more than 13.500 students in 7 campuses: Pamplona, San Sebastian, Madrid, Barcelona, New York, Munich and Saö Paulo with a wide network of international universities and research centres.

UNAV been awarded with theHR Excellence in Research quality seal (HRS4R)that guarantees the implementation of the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers.

The research center in Nutrition is an organ of research basic-applied of the University of Navarra, attached to the School of Pharmacy and Nutrition . It carries out a research of excellence in topics related to Nutrition and Health, specifically with the problems of obesity.

It transfers to the industry, especially the food and pharmaceutical industry, the results of the research in order to improve its productivity and support the development of new food products. In addition, it offers industry services related to the areas of nutrition, dietetics, and food in general.

Requirements

Research Field Medical sciences » Other Education Level PhD or equivalent

Research Field Pharmacological sciences » Other Education Level PhD or equivalent

Research Field Biological sciences » Other Education Level PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

• PhD completed Between Jan 2023-Dec 2025
• Knowledge of nutrition, paediatrics, physical activity and endocrinology.
• Experience in managing data from cohorts.
• Experience in epidemiology and managing large databases and statistical analysis with R, Python or similar.
• Project management (drafting, application, execution).
• Fluency in English.

Specific Requirements

Mobility and internationalization

• Stays at prestigious national and international centres.
• Participation in international projects.

Scientific and technical contributions

• Relevance and quality of scientific publications (journals, books, chapters).
• Participation in conferences, awards and distinctions.
• Training, management and other relevant contributions to research.

Languages SPANISH Level Good

Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent

Years of Research Experience 1 - 4

Additional Information

• A highly competitive salary.
• International, inclusive, family-friendly environment.
• Professional development opportunities depending on performance, availability of funds, and institutional needs.
• The University of Navarre is currently one of the 250 best universities in the world, according to the QS International Ranking.
• The University is the most international of Spanish universities, according to the CYD ranking.
• 4 teaching areas of the University, among the best in the world according to Times Higher Education ranking
• The opportunity to live in Pamplona, a city renowned for its high quality of life,
  environment, and surroundings.

Additional comments

Please note that applications not meeting the required profile will not be considered.