JOB DESCRIPTION We are seeking a new Emergent Group Leader for the Translational Genomics and Bioinformatics of Cancer Group.
The selected candidate will lead a new group at the IGTP working to bring cancer genomics closer to the clinics.
The group, as part of the CARE program, is expected to establish collaborations with groups at the IGTP and the HUGTiP.
In particular, the group will interact closely with the IGTP Hereditary Cancer and the HUGTiP CSUR in Phacomatoses and help them bring the power of computational and genomic analysis to the Neurofibromatosis Type 1 patients in the form of better diagnostics and management.
This contract may benefit from the Support Programme for the Stabilisation of Postdoctoral Researchers of the Department of Research and Universities of the Generalitat de Catalunya (Resolution REU/2442/2024 of 2 July approving the regulatory bases of the Support Programme for the Stabilisation of Postdoctoral Researchers, ESTAB).
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES Defining the research projects of the group.
Securing the necessary funding for them, including personnel.
Ensuring research is performed following the best practices and the IGTP ethical guidelines.
The candidate will also be in charge of mentoring any trainee that joins the group including postdocs, PhD students, Masters' students, and undergrads.
The candidate is also expected to actively participate in the IGTP multiple scientific activities such as talks and trainings as well as in outreach efforts both to the general public and patient associations.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE PhD in bioinformatics, computer sciences, biomedical sciences or related.
Hold an R3 or I3 certificate or have applied for one.
Postdoctoral experience of at least 6 years.
Experience mentoring trainees and supervising PhD students.
Knowledge of hereditary cancer syndromes in general and Neurofibromatosis Type 1 in particular.
Experience working with peripheral nervous system tumors associated with NF1.
Experience designing and implementing genomics-based tests for cancer diagnostics and bringing them to the clinical routine.
Experience working in multidisciplinary teams with clinicians.
Tumor genomics and epigenomics experience, both at bulk and single-cell level including: SNP-array, gene panels, WES and WGS, RNAseq, scRNAseq and methylation arrays.
Working knowledge of long-read nanopore sequencing and data analysis.
Fluent in R and other programming languages.
Experience developing R packages and writing good quality code for others to use.
Experience working in HPC environments with batch processing and queueing systems.
Experience securing national and international funding.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Fluent in Catalan, Spanish and English.
In addition, it will be valued if the candidate has: Experience working with other sarcomas and other rare cancer types.
A track record in open science, including open source software and open data.
Good data visualization skills.
WHAT WE OFFER Permanent contract (1628 H/ year).
Starting date: as soon as possible.
Gross annual remuneration inherent to the square objected to this call, will be fixed based on the experience provided and the skills of the candidate, distributed in 12 payments.
Flexible payment (childminding vouchers).
23 days holiday and 5 days for personal matters + 2 personal days for Easter + 2 personal days for Christmas.
Training capsules by the company.
Be part of an excellent multidisciplinary research centre with the HRS4R badge.
Location on the Can Ruti Campus, a first-class translational research environment in the Barcelona area, in a very stimulating scientific environment.
The IGTP offers a supportive, friendly and collaborative ecosystem to promote professional development and help you achieve your research goals.
FOR MORE INFORMATION IGTP Cancer Research HOW TO APPLY Interested persons must attach to the application: Motivation letter explaining their interest in the position.
Updated CV.
Contact of 2-3 references.
Applications will be evaluated in accordance with the guiding principles and objectives of the supply systems, following the process described below: Curricular evaluation: analysis of the curriculum vitae to assess aspects related to training, professional career and experience in positions related to the job position under selection.
Personal interview: once the résumé has been evaluated, the selected candidates will be called for a personal interview to verify and expand on the information detailed in the résumé and to evaluate aspects related to experience and professional skills.
Applications that do not meet the requirements, that are not included in the cases foreseen or that are not processed in accordance with the established procedure will not be considered in the selection process.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS The call for applications will close on December 19th.
About us The Germans Trias i Pujol Research Institute (IGTP) is a public research centre located in Badalona.
Its main objective is to increase scientific knowledge in order to transform it into solutions to improve the health and medical care of patients and the community.
The Institute is associated with one of the major university hospitals in the Barcelona area, the Germans Trias i Pujol Hospital, and is part of the Can Ruti biomedical campus.
IGTP is a CERCA centre and is also accredited as a centre of excellence by the Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII) and is in charge of coordinating the management and scientific strategy of the campus, working in close collaboration with the other centres.
The Germans Trias i Pujol Research Institute carries out research within 9 areas: Cancer Cardiovascular and Respiratory Diseases Community Health Diseases of the Liver and Digestive Tract Endocrine and Diseases of the Metabolism, Bones and Kidneys Immunology and Inflammation Infectious Diseases Neuroscience Science of Behaviour and Substance Abuse Scientists working in these areas publish an average of over 900 papers a year, contribute to improved treatment and healthcare protocols, produce patents and set up spin-off companies in order to improve the lives of patients.
The following video is a bird's eye view of Campus Can Ruti, a top-tier translational research environment in the Barcelona area, in a very stimulating scientific environment.
The IGTP offers a supportive, friendly and collaborative ecosystem to promote professional development and help you achieve your research goals.
The IGTP, in its commitment to equal opportunities, guarantees equal treatment between candidates and persons with a degree of disability equal to or greater than 33 per 100, as accredited by the Spanish Autonomous Regions or the State Administration, or who have been declared to have a total permanent disability in a different profession through a resolution of the National Institute of Social Security, while retaining functional capacity for the completion of the tasks of the post will be positively considered.
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