Job Reference 507_24_LS_CB_R3 Position Postdoctoral Researcher human digital twins (R3) - AI4S Closing Date Monday, 30 September, 2024 Reference: 507_24_LS_CB_R3 Job title: Postdoctoral Researcher human digital twins (R3) - AI4S About BSC The Barcelona Supercomputing Center - Centro Nacional de Supercomputación (BSC-CNS) is the leading supercomputing center in Spain, housing MareNostrum, one of the most powerful supercomputers in Europe.
The mission of BSC is to research, develop, and manage information technologies to facilitate scientific progress.
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Context And Mission The Computational Biology group is looking for a senior postdoctoral researcher specialized in multiscale cellular simulations.
This role focuses on leveraging high-performance computing to develop advanced biomedical applications.
The selected candidate will develop and apply modeling and simulation techniques to biological networks, forecasting the effects of alterations and drug treatments on system dynamics.
The candidate will work on the integration of cellular systems with organ-level simulations, contributing to the creation of digital twins in the biomedical area.
The funding for these actions comes from the European Union Recovery and Resilience Facility - Next Generation.
Key Duties Development of AI/ML novel approaches for adaptive parameter space search for extreme model exploration.
Optimization-based approaches for robust parameter estimation, model calibration, and uncertainty quantification.
Integration of heterogeneous data sources using advanced data mining techniques.
Preparation and presentation of scientific articles and project proposals.
Establish and maintain collaborations with international researchers.
Develop new research lines in the context of the group's interests.
Requirements Education PhD in computer science, bioinformatics, or similar with a strong background in AI/ML.
Essential Knowledge and Professional Experience At least 3 years of postdoctoral experience in the same or a related area.
Proven excellent scientific publication track record in the same or a related area.
Additional Knowledge and Professional Experience Knowledge and experience in life sciences research.
Knowledge and experience in AI methodologies: 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 and in a team.
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.
Holidays: 23 paid vacation days plus 24th and 31st of December per our collective agreement.
Salary: 55.000,00 €.
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.
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.
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Deadline The vacancy will remain open until a suitable candidate has been hired.
OTM-R principles for selection processes BSC-CNS is committed to the principles of the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers of the European Commission and the Open, Transparent and Merit-based Recruitment principles (OTM-R).
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