Job Reference
551_24_LS_TFGL_R2
Position
Postdoctoral Researcher Developing novel AI workflows to uncover tissue architectural changes in human aging (R2)
Closing Date
Monday, 30 September, 2024
Reference: 551_24_LS_TFGL_R2
Job title: Postdoctoral Researcher Developing novel AI workflows to uncover tissue architectural changes in human aging (R2)
About BSC
The Barcelona Supercomputing Center - Centro Nacional de Supercomputación (BSC-CNS) is the leading supercomputing center in Spain. It houses MareNostrum, one of the most powerful supercomputers in Europe, and is now hosting entity for EuroHPC JU, the Joint Undertaking that leads large-scale investments and HPC provision in Europe. The mission of BSC is to research, develop and manage information technologies in order to facilitate scientific progress. We promote Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, fostering an environment where each and every one of us is appreciated for who we are, regardless of our differences.
Context And Mission
The Transcriptomics and Functional Genomics Lab is interested in understanding how the information encoded in our genome determines gene expression variation across individuals, tissues, and cells. Our goal is to perform integrative analyses of "-omics" data to ultimately understand how expression changes in both coding and non-coding genes explain human phenotypic variation in health and disease.
Key Duties
Contribute to writing research projects and publish research findings.
Participate in technical meetings with internal and external collaborators.
Supervise junior researchers and provide mentorship in their career path.
Requirements
Education
PhD in computational biology, bioinformatics, physics, machine learning or related fields.
Essential Knowledge and Professional Experience
Proven excellent scientific publication track record.
Knowledge of UNIX/Linux environments
Proficiency in Python, R or equivalent programming languages
Additional Knowledge and Professional Experience
Experience in working with high performance computing environments
Background or interest in life sciences
Fluency in English is essential. Proficiency in Spanish and other European languages would be advantageous.
Competences
Capacity to explore new research lines
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Ability to work both independently, within a team and in a multi-cultural environment.
Conditions
The position will be located at BSC within the Life Sciences Department
We offer a full-time contract (37.5h/week), a good working environment, flexible working hours, extensive training plan, restaurant tickets, private health insurance
Duration: 4 years
Salary: 45.000,00 €
Starting date: asap - the incorporation for this vacancy must be before the 16th of December 2024
Applications procedure and process
All applications must be submitted via the BSC website and contain:
A full CV in English, including contact details.
A cover/motivation letter with a statement of interest in English, clearly specifying for which specific area and topics the applicant wishes to be considered. Additionally, two references for further contacts must be included. Applications without this document will not be considered.
Development of the recruitment process
The selection will be carried out through a competitive examination system. The recruitment process consists of two phases:
Curriculum Analysis: Evaluation of previous experience and/or scientific history, degree, training, and other professional information relevant to the position.
Interview phase: The highest-rated candidates will be invited to the interview phase, conducted by the corresponding department and Human Resources.
The recruitment panel will be composed of at least three people, ensuring at least 25% representation of women.
At BSC, we seek continuous improvement in our recruitment processes. For any suggestions or comments/complaints about our recruitment processes, please contact recruitment [at] bsc [dot] es.
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