The Vall d'Hebron Research Institute (VHIR) is a public sector institution that promotes and develops research, innovation, and biosanitary teaching at the Vall d'Hebron University Hospital.
Through excellent solutions to health problems, we contribute to spreading knowledge around the world.
In April 2015, VHIR obtained recognition from the European Commission in HR Excellence, proving that VHIR endorses the principles of the European Charter for Researchers and a Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers (Charter & Code).
VHIR embraces equality and diversity.
As reflected in our values, we work toward ensuring inclusion and equal opportunity in recruitment, hiring, training, and management for all staff within the organization, regardless of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, nationality, religion, age, disability, or race.
Bioinformatic Technician The Statistics and Bioinformatics Unit (UEB) opens a selection process to incorporate a Bioinformatic Technician.
The role of the UEB is to support basic and clinical researchers, mainly from the Campus Vall d'Hebron, in their research.
This is done primarily through data analysis services, participation in clinical trials, data management services, and bioinformatics data analyses.
The unit also offers advice and training on statistics and bioinformatics.
The selected person will be responsible for the development of appropriate advice and services in bioinformatics for all biomedical researchers.
The position is ideal for someone combining high technical and scientific skills and knowledge of bioinformatics analyses with a vocation for service/support and excellent relational skills with biomedical researchers.
JOB DESCRIPTION Education and Qualifications Required: University degree in Bioinformatics, Maths, Statistics, Health Sciences, or related field and/or Postgraduate training in Bioinformatics (PhD, Master, etc.).
Fluency in Spanish, Catalan, and English.
Experience and Knowledge Required: Experience in the bioinformatics field.
Experience in biomedical research environments.
Knowledge and experience in bioinformatics tools (Unix/GNU/Linux, R, Perl/Python, databases, PHP/SQL, Bioconductor, etc.).
Knowledge and experience in systems, platforms, and pipelines of 'omics' and big data processing and analysis (microarrays, RNA-seq, scRNA-seq, WES, Metagenomics, etc.).
Good knowledge in biostatistics.
Excellent communication (written and oral) and relational skills.
Ability to work in teams.
Client-oriented.
Desired: Having worked in an ISO Quality environment.
Knowledge and experience in reproducible research.
Main Responsibilities and Duties Provide bioinformatics services to the Vall d'Hebron Campus or external research groups, including: Participating in start-up meetings with researchers requesting bioinformatics data analyses and understanding the requirements of the study.
Advice for the experimental design and planning of research projects involving bioinformatics.
Writing the proposal and budget for the required services.
Executing the analysis and writing the corresponding technical report.
Delivering appropriately the results of the bioinformatics data analysis services to customers.
Supporting the communication of results when discussed with customers.
Development and improvement of in-house bioinformatics workflows and pipelines for these studies.
Attending and participating in UEB regular activities.
Participating in training activities according to the UEB Training Plan.
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