Postdoctoral Researcher in Computational Biology Biomedical Informatics, Computational Genomics

IRB Barcelona seeks to recruit a Postdoctoral Researcher to join the lab of Dr.Núria López-Bigas at the IRB Barcelona (https://bbglab.irb.barcelona.org).

We are searching for a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to work on projects analyzing somatic mutations in whole-genomes and single cell sequencing data with the aim of understanding mutational processes and their implication in clonal expansion and tumorigenesis.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience in computational analysis of genomics data, including mutations, RNA levels, genomic elements, and single cell sequencing data. They will have coding experience with Python and/or R, and knowledge in data analysis. She/he should have strong analytical skills, in addition to creativity, curiosity, enthusiasm, and ability to work in a team. The candidate will participate and perform the activities, tasks, and reports within the framework of the NONCODRIVERS project funded by European Research Council (ERC) under the European Union's H2020 research and innovation programme (GA - 682398).

The BBGLab is a strong interdisciplinary and international research team with unique expertise in the analysis of tumor genomics data. More information in https://bbglab.irbbarcelona.org

The successful candidate will

• Participate in cancer genomics research projects in the group
• Co-supervise bioinformatics PhD or Master students together with the PI
• Write manuscripts together with other researchers and the PI 

EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & SELECTION CRITERIA

Must Have - Required

• PhD in Computational Biology, Biomedicine, Biology, Bioinformatics, Mathematics, Physics, Medicine or equivalent.
• Experience in genomics data analysis and databases or experience in single cell data analysis.
• Fluency in English.
• Knowledge of statistics and data analysis.
• Ability to work independently and within a collaborative research team

Desirable

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience in international teams.
• Experience in cancer genomics.

• Working conditions: Employed in compliance with Spanish legislation and regulations under a full-time contract. Employees receive the benefits of the Spanish Social Security system covering sickness, maternity/paternity leaves and injuries at work. Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

• International Environment: The opportunity to join a prestigious international research institution and become a member of an established research group.

• Continuous training in a high-quality environment.

Applications for the above opening should include a motivation letter explaining why you are the ideal candidate for this position, your curriculum vitae and contact details of 2-3 referees, and should apply on: https://recruitment.irbbarcelona.org/   Reference: PD/21/28

• Deadline for applications: 28/11/2021

When the applicants do not fit the requirements, the deadline will be able to be extended.  

• Number of positions available: 1

Selection process

• Pre-selection: Will be based on CV, motivation letter and experience.
• Interviews: Short-listed candidates will be interviewed.
• Offered Position: Job Offer will be sent to the successful candidate after the interview. 

For more information please visit our website at: www.irbbarcelona.org