CUS - Postdoctoral Researcher in Digital Technologies and Urban Health

Karlstad University; Occitanie; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

An innovative institution is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to advance urban health through digital technologies. This role involves developing tools for analyzing urban data, creating predictive models, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to improve public health outcomes. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in shaping smart city initiatives focused on health and sustainability. By leveraging big data, IoT, and GIS, you will contribute to impactful research that addresses urban health challenges. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to making a difference in communities through data-driven solutions.

Qualifications

• PhD in relevant fields such as digital public health or urban planning.
• Proven expertise in analyzing large urban datasets for health applications.

Responsabilités

• Develop digital tools to analyze urban health determinants.
• Collaborate with teams to integrate technologies into health research.

Connaissances

Big Data Analysis

IoT Knowledge

GIS Proficiency

Predictive Modeling Skills

Advanced Data Analysis

Urban Health Principles

Smart City Experience

Formation

PhD in Digital Public Health

PhD in Urban Health

PhD in Data Science

Description du poste

CUS - Postdoctoral Researcher in Digital Technologies and Urban Health

Mohammed VI Polytechnic University is an institution oriented towards applied research and innovation with a focus on Africa.

Mohammed VI Polytechnic University is dedicated to research and innovation in Africa and aims to be recognized among the world's leading universities in its fields. The University is committed to economic and human development, placing research and innovation at the forefront of African progress. Through a unique partnership-based approach and by enhancing skills training, the University consolidates Morocco's leading position in these areas, contributing to Africa's future. Located in the municipality of Benguerir, in the heart of the Green City, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University aspires to make a national, continental, and global impact.

Job Description:
We are seeking a postdoctoral researcher specializing in digital technologies and urban health. The successful candidate will develop innovative solutions based on the analysis of urban data (big data, IoT, GIS) to monitor and improve public health. You will contribute to modeling smart cities with a focus on health and designing decision-support tools for sustainable and inclusive urban environments.

Key Responsibilities:

Digital Tool Development:Develop digital tools to monitor and analyze the determinants of urban health using sensor data, public databases, and GIS.

Predictive Modeling:Design predictive models to evaluate the impact of urban and environmental policies on public health.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration:Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to integrate emerging technologies into urban health research projects.

Data-Driven Recommendations:Propose concrete recommendations to improve the health of urban populations through data-based interventions.

Scientific Communication:Contribute to scientific publications and disseminate research findings to public decision-makers and communities.

Research Project Management:Assist in managing research projects, including drafting funding proposals, coordinating with partners, and monitoring budgets.

Required Qualifications :

PhD:A PhD in digital public health, urban health, data science applied to health or urban planning, smart urban systems, or a related field.

Expertise in Big Data Analysis:Proven expertise in analyzing and processing large urban datasets for public health applications.

IoT Knowledge:In-depth understanding of Internet of Things (IoT) technologies for collecting data on environmental and health parameters (air quality, noise, mobility).

GIS Proficiency:Proficiency in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to map and analyze spatial determinants of urban health.

Predictive Modeling Skills:Ability to develop predictive models and simulation tools to assess the impact of urban interventions on health.

Smart City Experience:Experience in developing smart city models focused on health and environmental infrastructures.

Advanced Data Analysis: Advanced skills in machine learning, deep learning, and advanced statistics for processing complex data.

Urban Health Principles: Familiarity with urban planning principles centered on health (active mobility, access to healthcare services, etc.).

Sustainable Development Goals: Understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to health and urban sustainability.

Personal and Organizational Qualities:

Ability to conduct interdisciplinary research and propose innovative solutions to urban health challenges.

Skill in transforming complex data into actionable insights for research and decision-making.

Proven capacity to produce high-level publications and present research results at international conferences.

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