Avis de recrutement d’un pathologiste, H/F France
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Objectives of the programme
The Evidence Synthesis and Classification Branch (ESC) produces the WHO Classification of Tumours, the IARC Monographs on the Identification of Carcinogenic Hazards to Humans, and the IARC Handbooks of Cancer Prevention. For each volume, IARC convenes international, interdisciplinary Working Groups of expert scientists to systematically review the pertinent scientific literature and to develop consensus evaluations and classifications.
The dedicated Blue Books team is responsible for the preparation and publication of the WHO Classification of Tumours series (WHO Blue Books), which are the international standard of histopathological and genetic classification of human neoplasms:
- IARC provides a timely, definitive synthesis and evaluation for tumour classification based on expert consensus review of reproducible peer-reviewed published evidence;
- The WHO Blue Books provide the user with a unique synthesis of histopathological diagnosis with digital and molecular pathology to guide cancer diagnosis. This underpins individual patient treatment, as well as research into all aspects of cancer causation, prevention, therapy, and education.
- The WHO Blue Books are available in multiple formats to meet the needs of users in low, middle and high-income countries.
More information about the WHO Blue Books and the work of the ESC Branch at IARC can be found at the following links:
https://publications.iarc.fr/Book-And-Report-Series/Who-Classification-Of-Tumours
https://www.iarc.who.int/branches-esc/
This position of Pathologist is required to support the WHO Classification of Tumours in which excellence of pathology editing is key to ensure consistency and accuracy. The incumbent will work closely with teams of the most senior pathologists and other clinicians worldwide in finalising text and figures for the WHO Blue Books.
Note: Start date for this position is normally set for as soon as possible.
Description of duties
Key duties of the incumbent include:
1) Provide pathology support required to produce the WHO Blue Books. Specific tasks include the following:
- Participating in the development of leadership, coordination and management of the WHO Blue Books and the ESC Branch;
- Assisting in the choice of editors and contributors for the WHO Blue Books;
- Participating in WHO Blue Book editorial board meetings;
- Assisting contributors in developing their content for the WHO Blue Books, including generation and annotation of images suitable for publication;
- Working with Layout editorial staff within IARC to ensure the accuracy of the WHO Blue Books;
- Assisting in the production of high quality online content for the WHO Blue Books.
2) Develop research in collaboration with the Branch and Blue Books team in tumour classification using computational pathology methods based on whole slide imaging, and/or systematic review.
3) Contribute to pathology support within IARC for existing research groups. This may include:
- Advising groups within IARC on research needs relating to pathology, including pre-analytical and analytical methods relating to tissue, cytology, blood and other sample types;
- Reporting cytology, histology and immunohistochemistry (for research only);
- Image analysis of histology and immunohistochemistry.
4) Supervise and train junior staff, as well as visiting pathology fellows, within the Blue Books team and more widely across IARC.
5) Undertake training to stay abreast of enhancements and developments in relevant technology and best practices.
6) Write research grant applications with a view to attracting research funding from competitive sources.
7) Travel as necessary to WHO Blue Book Editorial Board meetings and Research Conferences, as agreed with the ESC Branch Head.
Required qualifications
Education
Essential: Degree in medicine as well as board certification or fellowship permitting diagnostic histopathology practice.
Desirable: Postgraduate degree (e.g. Masters, MD, or PhD) in biomedical research
Experience
Essential: At least five years’ progressively responsible experience in diagnostic pathology, including some at a senior level leading projects, programmes and/or teams, combined at the national and international levels.
Desirable: Research and teaching experience in pathology.
Skills
Essential:
- Diagnosis of histological and cytology using slides or images.
- Process management skills suitable to the WHO Blue Books process – deciding on contributors, quality of contributions and images, and any additional information required;
- Ability to prioritize tasks during WHO Blue Book production;
- Research skills including planning, execution, reporting and presentation of research to international conferences and peer-reviewed scientific journals;
- Ability to advise the Blue Books team, the ESC Branch and IARC on pathology matters, including WHO Blue Book layout, and electronic content;
- Ability to understand and mitigate risks to the WHO Blue Book process.
- Proven ability to write grant applications;
- Publication record of original research in peer-reviewed journals.
Desirable: Diagnostic abilities in cytology and molecular pathology.
WHO Competencies
– Producing results;
– Fostering integration and teamwork;
– Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences;
– Communicating in a credible and effective way.
Use of Language Skills
Expert knowledge of English is essential;
Knowledge of French is desirable.
Remuneration
IARC salaries for staff in the Professional category are calculated in US dollars. The fixed remuneration for the above position comprises an annual net salary plus a post adjustment which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station.
Total fixed remuneration for this position currently amounts to USD 92435 (i.e. approximately EUR 77750) per annum which is the sum of: 1) annual net salary of USD 62120 at Level P3 of the UN professional salary scale, plus 2) post adjustment for Lyon, France currently amounting to an annualized figure of USD 30315.
The fixed remuneration is expressed net of income tax but before deduction of the employee share of contributions for mandatory participation in the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund and in the Organization’s private insurance plans covering health, accident, illness and disability.
Other benefits include 30 days of annual leave and allowances for dependent family members.
Subject to certain conditions, under temporary appointment, internationally-recruited staff may also be entitled to relocation travel & shipment, settling-in grant upon appointment and/or education grant for dependent children.
Employment status is that of international civil servant.