The United Nations University International Institute for Global Health (UNU-IIGH) calls application for the 2021 UNU-IIGH Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme. The United Nations University International Institute for Global Health (UNU-IIGH) is one of 14 research and training Institutes that comprise the UNU system. UNU-IIGH was established in 2005 with the mission to advance evidence-based policy on key issues related to sustainable development and global health. UNU-IIGH aims to build knowledge and capacity for decision making by UN agencies, UN programs, and Member States towards the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.

As a neutral convener, and leveraging its position within the UN, UNU-IIGH works with a network of academic, policy and civil society experts to serve as a platform for critical thinking and exchange of knowledge and tools for policy influence and consensus-building.

Responsibilities

Postdoctoral Fellows at UNU-IIGH are within five (5) years of graduation with a PhD or Professional Doctorate. The Postdoctoral Fellowship provides fellows the opportunity to expand their career beyond the academic research environment to engage with policy application, translation, and dissemination. UNU-IIGH offers an excellent multicultural environment for interaction with scholars from different countries and diverse educational backgrounds.

Requirements

Candidates must have the following criteria for UNU-IIGH Postdoctoral Fellowship Program 2021

• Applicants must be within five (5) years of completion of a PhD in public health or a related discipline.
• Professional experience in public health research, policy, or programming.
• Familiarity with gender-responsive research and/or programming.
• Familiarity with systematic approaches to searching and evaluating scientific literature.
• Demonstrated experience in research design.
• Proven experience with quantitative and/or qualitative research techniques.
• Experience with policy-relevant research, including formulating policy-relevant research questions, undertaking policy analysis, and writing policy briefs.
• An analytical approach to defining policy-relevant research questions.
• Demonstrated ability in conducting data analysis and interpretation.
• Experience in writing peer-reviewed manuscripts.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English as well as excellent time management skills.

Remuneration

The UNU-IIGH Postdoctoral Fellowship Program will have the following benefits

• This is employment under a Personnel Service Agreement contract (PSA) with a monthly tax-exempted (in Malaysia) remuneration of USD 3,028.92.
• The successful candidate will not hold international civil servant status nor be a ‘staff member’ as defined in the United Nations Staff Rules and Regulations.
• No relocation allowance applies.
• This position carries an annual leave entitlement of 2.5 working days per month (a total of 30 days of paid annual leave), and private health insurance coverage.

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