Introduction to the vacant position:
Within the framework of the DATOS-CAT project ("Implementation and database analysis in precision medicine"), an initiative under the "Plan Complementario de Biotecnología aplicada a la Salud", coordinated by the Institute for Bioengineering for Catalonia (IBEC), we are seeking a Research Engineer ETL for Health Data to join the Life Sciences Department from the Barcelona Supercomputing Center (BSC).
The candidate will coordinate the integration of Health Data from a variety of sources into population databases. He/She will collaborate closely with the INB/ELIXIR-ES unit and will also drive projects in the area in close collaboration with domain experts in healthcare settings at local and national levels. Female candidates are especially encouraged to apply.
This position is in the context of the massive amount of health data available for research in recent years and the efforts at national and European levels to utilize this data to benefit patients. The use of such data should help scientists to better understand diseases and health conditions and provide new ways of identifying patients at higher risk. It also aids in preventing illness and providing better treatments, thereby improving health services' efficiency and optimizing resources. During the COVID-19 pandemic, using health data for research has enabled clinicians to quickly adapt to new treatments for critically ill patients and helped decision-makers provide better urgent responses.
This Plan Complementario is co-financed by the Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación and the Generalitat de Catalunya, with funds from the European Union NextGenerationEU (PRTR-C17.I1).
The successful candidate will develop research involving:
Under the direction of Prof Alfonso Valencia, the applicant will carry out the following activities:
Coordinate the integration of Health Data and the required extraction software from a variety of sources into population databases.
Manage and support users of the INB/ELIXIR-ES research-oriented resources, including computational equipment, databases, and software infrastructures.
Develop, document, and maintain the processes for extracting and organizing Health-related data.
Develop, document, and maintain software for the integration of biological data, following the guidelines of ELIXIR.
Identify, adopt, and implement mechanisms for health data curation in close collaboration with domain experts in healthcare settings.
Requirements for candidates:
Essential
BSc or MSc in bioinformatics, computational biology, or computer sciences with significant bioinformatics experience.
At least 2 years of experience in ETL processes for health research data.
Experience in health research data management, including genomics data.
Experience in communication with domain experts in the clinic around health research data management, acquisition, and sharing.
At least 3 years of professional experience in programming languages such as C++, Perl, Python, PHP, and/or Java.
Experience working with Unix/Linux systems.
Project management skills: reporting, documenting, and planning.
Ability to understand scientific literature and software documentation.
Competencies and skills: Communication, Teamwork and collaboration, Commitment, Proactivity, Integrity, Critical and Analytical thinking, and the ability to work under pressure with strict deadlines.
Fluent in English (written and spoken); Spanish and/or Catalan are a plus.
Advantageous:
Additional experience in database design and management (SQL and NoSQL): MySQL/MariaDB, PostgreSQL, SQLite or similar; MongoDB, ElasticSearch, Cassandra or similar.
Development and use of software containers e.g., Docker, Singularity, and/or Rkt, as well as their orchestration using docker-compose, Kubernetes, Ansible, and/or similar technologies.
Workflow managers such as Galaxy, Nextflow, or similar.
Research data management and common bioinformatics data sources and formats.
We Offer:
Number of available positions: 1
Starting date: As soon as possible
Working conditions: full-time temporary contract (6.5 months – end date depending on the starting date). Attractive salary.
Measures to reconcile work and family life (maternity and paternity leave, flexible working hours, 23 working days of paid holidays, and nine leave days for personal matters, among others).
Stimulating, interdisciplinary research and a high-quality international scientific environment.
IBEC ensures equal access to professional development opportunities irrespective of employment status, length at IBEC, or other factors.
An induction program to facilitate incorporation at IBEC and additional support for foreigners to obtain Visa-working permits and settle in Barcelona.
How to apply:
Until October 27th, an online application form is available through IBEC's dedicated site: https://careers.ibecbarcelona.eu/
Only applications submitted before the deadline will be evaluated.
Reference: RA-TS
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Principles of the selection process:
IBEC 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).
IBEC's Commitment on equal opportunity:
Our strength and excellence as an international transdisciplinary Research Institute are based on diversity. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to diversity and inclusion, supporting employees irrespective of their gender, nationality, religion, disabilities, age, sexual identity, or cultural and socioeconomic background.
IBEC actively seeks female candidates for Senior positions ensuring that at least 40% of shortlisted applicants invited to interview are women with comparable CVs to male candidates. In case of equal merit, priority will be given to female candidates.
For candidates with children from outside Barcelona, we offer babysitting services during the interview, so you don't have to worry about anything else than doing a good interview. Contact us if you are interested in this service.
IBEC, as a signatory of the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA), will consider, especially for early-stage investigators, the scientific content of research outputs more than publication metrics or the identity of the journal in which it was published.
Protection of personal data:
IBEC guarantees that candidates' personal data are processed in accordance with the requirements of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Law 3/2018 on Data Protection. Personal data will be processed solely for the purposes of the selection process.
Who we are?
The Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia, IBEC is an interdisciplinary research center focused on Bioengineering and Nanomedicine based in Barcelona. IBEC is recognized as a Severo Ochoa Research Centre by the Ministry of Science, Universities and Innovation, which acknowledges excellence at the highest international level in research, training, human resources, outreach, and technology transfer.
IBEC's mission is to develop high-quality interdisciplinary research that contributes to improving quality of life, health, and wealth. A close link with key universities, reference hospitals, and corporations facilitates achieving this mission.
IBEC was established in 2005 by the Generalitat de Catalunya (Autonomous Government of Catalonia), the University of Barcelona (UB), and the Technical University of Catalonia (UPC).
IBEC is located within the Barcelona Science Park, managing 3,800 square meters of facilities, with an annual budget of 22 Mio€; 4,150 square meters of facilities; 21 research groups and a team of researchers and support services of 400 people from 35 different countries.
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