The Institute The Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG) is an international biomedical research institute of excellence, based in Barcelona, Spain, with more than 400 scientists from 44 countries.
The CRG is composed by an interdisciplinary, motivated and creative scientific team which is supported both by a flexible and efficient administration and by high-end and innovative technologies.
In April 2021, the Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG) received the renewal of the 'HR Excellence in Research' Award from the European Commission.
This is a recognition of the Institute's commitment to developing an HR Strategy for Researchers, designed to bring the practices and procedures in line with the principles of the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers (Charter and Code).
The role We are looking for a postdoctoral researcher to join the "Evolutionary Processes Modeling" group.
We use computational analysis of sequencing data together with population genetics predictions and statistical modeling to answer questions about mutational processes and selective pressures in cancer cells and in the human population.
The ideal candidate should be highly motivated and eager to work on evolutionary and biological problems through the use and development of computational and statistical approaches.
The candidate will analyze data, develop models for the description of tumor DNA sequencing data, develop a computational pipeline and test biological hypotheses.
About the group Cancer is a genetic disease, subject to population genetics forces like mutation, selection and stochasticity.
Our group is particularly interested in how the evolution and survival of cancer cell populations relies on mutation influx and in how we can identify cancer driver events from observed mutation data.
To this end, we develop mathematical and computational approaches to estimate mutation rates, tumor growth dynamics and selection.
Analysis of the mutational processes acting in cancer genomes allows us to learn about carcinogenic mutagens, while studying the spatial genetic heterogeneity of tumors tells us about the tumor mode of growth.
Estimates of the strength of selection in cancer allow a prioritization of genes and non-coding regions by their disease relevance, with the ultimate goal of promoting therapeutic advances.
We are also interested in mutation rates and selection inference in the context of human genetic variation, including polymorphisms and de novo variants.
Here, a particular focus of the group lies on the description of purifying selection in humans and across species, accounting for mutational processes as well as the effects of genetic drift.
The Evolutionary Processes Modeling lab was established in October 2018 and is part of the "Computational Biology and Health Genomics" program at the CRG.
Further information can be found at our website.
Whom would we like to hire?
Professional experience Must Have You are familiar with the principles of evolutionary processes or population genetics.
You have experience with computer programming.
You have experience with modeling, statistical analysis and/or machine learning.
Experience with DNA- or RNA-sequencing data analysis is a plus.
Education and training You hold a PhD degree in population genetics, physics, statistics, bioinformatics, or a related discipline.
Languages You are fluent in English.
Technical skills You have experience with computational data analysis.
You are familiar with modeling and statistical analysis.
Competences You have highly developed organizational skills.
You have good communication skills.
The Offer – Working Conditions Contract duration : Technical and scientific activities contract estimated 1 year, to be extended up to a maximum of 3 years.
Estimated annual gross salary : Salary is commensurate with qualifications and consistent with our pay scales.
Target start date: January, 2025.
We provide a highly stimulating environment with state-of-the-art infrastructure and unique professional career development opportunities.
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We offer and promote a diverse and inclusive environment and welcome applicants regardless of age, disability, gender, nationality, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity.
The CRG is committed to reconcile a work and family life of its employees and is offering extended vacation periods and the possibility to benefit from flexible working hours.
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