2025 89 Bioinformatician

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Endocrinology and Obesity group led by Dr. Manel Puig Domingo at IGTP is seeking atalented and motivated Bioinformatician with previous experience in high-throughput datamanaging and analysis to participate in the project “ACROMICS: next-generation precisionmedicine in the diagnosis and treatment of Acromegaly”, with file PMP22/00021, funded by theInstituto de Salud Carlos III. 

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

The main objective of the project is to analyse Spatial Transcriptomics data fromacromegaly-causing tumours. Moreover, the candidate will actively participate in theresearch by performing data analysis. She/he will integrate multiomics data(transcriptomic, spatial transcriptomic, genomic, epignenomic) and clinical data todevelop predictive models of treatment response using state-of-the-art data miningtechniques, machine learning algorithms and statistics.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCIE

• BSc degree in Bioinformatics or equivalent; or BSc in informatics, computer science, computational biology or similar, with biology or genetics knowledge.
• Knowledge of statistical modelling or machine learning. Elastastic, GNN and LLM will be considered a plus.
• Experience in biomedical databases management.
• Knowledge/experience in next-generation sequencing data processing and analysis. Bioinformatics Tools & Frameworks: BLAST, Clustal, Bioconductor, NGS pipelines. Familiar with raw sequencing and illumine array data (FASTQ, IDATS) as well as other common formats (SAM/BAM, BED, etc.), command-line tools (bwa, samtools, bedtools, etc.) and biological databases.
• Previously experience in Spatial Transcriptomics data analysis will be considered a plus.
• Programming Languages: Python, R, SQL, Bash. C and C++ will be considered a plus.
• Scientific writing and interdisciplinary research experience.
• Fluent English.
• Motivated person, responsible, with organizational skills and excellent attention to detail. Strong teamwork and project collaboration in biomedical contexts.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Indefinite contract (14/2011) Science Law. This contract is linked to the projectPMP22/00021 "ACROMICS: next-generation precision medicine in the diagnosisand treatment of Acromegaly". 20h per week.
• 1,628 hours annually
• Date of incorporation: 4TH of August 2025
• Gross annual remuneration inherent to the square objected to this call, will be fixed based on the experience provided and the skills of the candidate, distributed in 12 payments.
• Flexible payment (childminding + restaurant vouchers).
• 23 days holiday and 5 days for personal matters + 2 for Easter + 2 for Christmas
• Training capsules by the company.
• Be part of an excellent multidisciplinary research centre with the HRS4R badge.
• Location on the Can Ruti Campus, a first-class translational research environment in the Barcelona area, in a very stimulating scientific environment. The IGTP offers a supportive, friendly and collaborative ecosystem to promote professional development and help you achieve your research goals.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

https://www.germanstrias.org/en/research/endocrine-metabolism-nephrology-bones/1/endocrine-thyroid-and-obesity

HOW TO APPLY

Interested persons must attach to the application:

• Motivation letter explaining their interest in the position.
• Updated CV, including final degree qualification
• Contact of 2-3 references, if available

Applications will be evaluated in accordance with the guiding principles and objectives of the supply systems, following the process described below:

1. 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.
2. 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.

Applications that do not meet the requirements or that are not submitted according to the established procedure will not be considered in the selection process.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

The call for applications will close on 27th, July