JOB DESCRIPTION
The Clinical Genomics Research group focuses on developing new tools for genetic diagnostics and also building the basis of a personalized strategy for the Neurofibromatoses and Schwannomatosis.
We are a multidisciplinary team performing both research and clinical tests since we are members of the Genetic Service at Hospital Germans Trias & Pujol and the Spanish Reference center of Phakomatoses.
Currently, we are developing different research projects related to Neurofibromatoses and Schwannomatosis, mostly focused on:
Development of new genetic test methods;Studying the contribution of NF2 mutation into the progression of schwannomas and meningiomas;Development of personalized therapy for Neurofibromatosis type 2 patients.We are seeking an organized, motivated, and team-oriented bioinformatician with previous experience in high-throughput data management and analysis and with the desire to work in a multidisciplinary team focused on translational research and to get involved in the different projects of the group.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Degree in informatics, computer science, computational biology or similar, if possible with some biology or genetics knowledge.
Applicants with degrees in biotechnology, biology or other life sciences will be considered providing they can demonstrate expertise in bioinformatics/computational genomics.
Familiar with front-end web programming skills (HTML, CSS, PHP, JavaScript, ...).
Cloud-based Linux design/admin/monitoring.
Scientific computing skills (mostly Python and/or R, Conda, Singularity, ...).
Data integration techniques will be considered.
Knowledge of Next Generation Sequencing, genomic, and transcriptomic data analysis will be an asset.
Fluent English.
Maintaining close communications with supervisor regarding progress.
Candidates must be highly motivated, proactive, and quite independent, with the ability to work in a dynamic team environment.
Good organizational skills and excellent attention to detail.
Ability to perform as a team member and good interpersonal skills.
WHAT WE OFFER
Start date: 15 January
Full-time (1,628 hours annually)
Indefinite contract linked to the project RNA-based and antisense-based gene therapies for NF2-related SWN (Contrato indefinido por actividades científico-técnicas, ley 14/2011)
Flexible payment (childminding vouchers).
3 days holiday and 5 days for personal matters + 2 personal days for Easter + 2 personal days 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.
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