Junior Bioinformatician - Metabolomics & Lipidomics Analysis in Lysosomal Storage Disorders

Junior Bioinformatician – Metabolomics & Lipidomics Analysis in Lysosomal Storage Disorders

Location: Rozzano

Job Type: Full-time, Junior Position

About the Role:

We are looking for a Junior Bioinformatician with a strong interest in metabolomics and lipidomics to join our research team focused on lysosomal storage disorders (LSDs) models. This is a great opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career bioinformatician to develop expertise in data analysis and interpretation of high-throughput mass spectrometry datasets. You will work closely with senior scientists, supporting ongoing projects and learning advanced bioinformatics techniques.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the analysis of metabolomics and lipidomics datasets from mass spectrometry experiments.
• Develop and maintain bioinformatics pipelines using R or Python for processing and analyzing omics data.
• Collaborate with senior team members to support data integration and biological interpretation of results.
• Contribute to project reports and scientific publications, presenting findings as needed.
• Ensure the reproducibility of analyses and workflows.

Essential Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Data Science, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, or a related field.
• Proficiency in R or Python for data analysis.
• Strong interest in metabolomics, lipidomics, or bioinformatics-related research.
• Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills in English (written and spoken).

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience working in high-performance computing (HPC) environments.
• Familiarity with Bash scripting and basic machine learning methods.
• Knowledge of containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Singularity) for reproducible research.
• Understanding of mass spectrometry data and omics technologies such as metaboloomics.
• Previous experience or interest in lysosomal storage disorders or related genetic diseases.

What We Offer:

• An opportunity to gain experience in a collaborative, multidisciplinary research environment.
• Mentorship and training in metabolomics, lipidomics, and bioinformatics techniques.
• Access to cutting-edge computational tools and technologies.
• Career development through collaboration and scientific publications.

All candidate data collected from the application shall be processed in accordance with applicable law: Dlgs 198/2006 e dei Dlgs 215/2003 e 216/2003;  privacy ex artt. 13 e 14 del Reg. UE 2016/679.