JOB DESCRIPTION
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
The main function of the successful candidate will be to set up and analyze third-generation sequencing results using Oxford Nanopore Technologies for:
Planning, conducting, and executing research experiments
Analysis, interpretation, and presentation of research results
Contribution to research reports and publications
Reviewing scientific literature and developing new ideas
Applying for and managing research projectsOther tasks to be performed will include bioinformatic duties related to other research lines of the group.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Essential requirements:
Ph.D. in the area of science or health and sequencing technologies
At least 5 years of postdoctoral experience in this field
Experience working with massive DNA sequencing data analysis and long-read third-generation sequencing such as Oxford Nanopore Technologies or PacBio.
Previous experience in data processing in HPC environments (Slurm, SGE, etc.) and management of analysis environments and maintenance of workspaces using Bash, Python, Snakemake, Nextflow, or similar.
Valued requirements:
Previous experience in DM1 will be positively valued, and very positively valued in repeat characterization analysis using long-read sequencing.
Previous experience in RNA-seq, single-cell, splicing, and epigenomics analysis will be positively valued.
Experience in project management and collaborations with hospitals, clinical environments, and public-private partnerships will be positively valued.
Statistical analysis skills for patient clinical data will be positively valued.
Having knowledge and previous experience in applying artificial intelligence or machine learning in diagnostic tools or patient stratification based on omic and molecular data will be very positively valued.
Skills:
Proficiency in spoken and written English.
Excellent organizational, communication, and documentation skills.
Organized, hardworking, proactive, self-motivated, enthusiastic person with teamwork skills.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Open-ended contract (Science Law 2011/14 - Open-ended for scientific-technical activities) linked to the GRENBA project.
- Start date: January 2027.
- Salary: 44,970 euros gross/year.
- The gross annual remuneration inherent to the position subject to this call will be set according to the candidate's experience and skills, distributed in 12 payments.
- 23 days of vacation + 5 personal days per year.
- Flexible compensation (childcare voucher).
- Company-sponsored training capsules.
- Being part of an excellent multidisciplinary research center with the HRS4R award.
- Location at the Can Ruti Campus, a top-tier translational research environment in the Barcelona area, in a highly stimulating scientific environment. IGTP offers a supportive, friendly, and collaborative ecosystem to promote professional development and help you achieve your research goals. Gross annual salary according to the candidate's merit.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
HOW TO APPLY
Interested persons must attach to the application:- Motivation letter explaining their interest in the position.
- Updated CV.
- Contact of 2-3 references.
- Curricular evaluation: analysis of the curriculum vitae to assess aspects related to training, professional career and experience in positions related to the job position under selection.
- Personal interview: once the résumé has been evaluated, the selected candidates will be called for a personal interview to verify and expand on the information detailed in the résumé and to evaluate aspects related to experience and professional skills.