Predoctoral Researcher Ext. - Hereditary Cancer

REF: 24-164_R_CL

About the research group

Hereditary cancer

We are a multidisciplinary research group working on Hereditary Cancer at the Catalan Institute of Oncology, Bellvitge Biomedical Research Institute (IDIBELL). Our work, whether clinical- or research-oriented, is focused on the improvement of healthcare of patients with a personal or a family history of cancer.
The overarching goal of our research activity is to gain insight into the molecular bases of hereditary cancer -with a particular interest in gastrointestinal cancer, Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer and Rare Tumor predisposing syndromes – to personalize risk assessment for patients and relatives, as well as to individualize management regarding follow-up, treatment, and prophylactic and preventive measures. The group participates in international and national initiatives aimed to improve variant classification in hereditary cancer genes, define clinical guidelines for hereditary cancer patients, and implement genomic-based personalized medicine in the National Health System.

About the role

We are seeking a motivated professional to support the Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory in automating and optimizing the process of variant classification for hereditary cancer diagnosis. The role involves extracting and integrating information from relevant databases to enhance variant interpretation, automating processes to increase efficiency and improving bioinformatics workflows to ensure seamless integration into routine diagnostics.
The successful candidate will work closely with bioinformatics, clinical, and genetics experts to integrate and validate improvements in real diagnostic contexts. This position also provides opportunities to contribute to research activities and scientific publications.

Job requirements

Professional experience

• Proven experience in human cancer genetics and genomics, particularly in analyzing NGS data.
  
  
• Experience in developing and improving bioinformatics software.
  
  
• Experience in automating processes and implementing bioinformatics solutions to streamline workflows in clinical diagnostic contexts.

Education and training

•  Master’s degree in Bioinformatics or equivalent. 

Technical & soft skills

• Strong proficiency in R programming, including advanced scripting and package development.
  
  
• Familiarity with variant classification guidelines (e.g., ACMG/AMP or ClinGen).
  
  
• Experience with Linux-based systems and bioinformatics pipelines.
  
  
• Expertise in automating processes in clinical or research environments.
  
  
• Ability to document workflows and maintain detailed, reproducible records.
  
  
• Excellent teamwork and collaboration abilities.

Languages

• Good command of the English language

What do we offer

• No. of positions: 1
• Estimated start date: 01/01/2025
• Contract duration: 5 months
• Estimated annual gross salary: The salary will be in accordance with the responsibilities and qualifications of the individual, always following IDIBELL's salary guidelines.
• You will be part of a multicultural team. We have a fun loving and friendly international work environment.
• Flexible working schedule - We know you have a life outside of work and we will work with you to make sure it's kept that way.
• Possibility to work some days in remote -Teleworking
• 26 working days of holiday per year
• System of accumulated hours for employees, from 88 to 104 hours depending on the year (11 to 13 working days), to attend to personal matters.
• Paid leave package
• Benefits of constant training are offered
• We offer and promote diverse and inclusive conditions. Applicants are made free from any discrimination. Specifically IDIBELL works to improve gender equality in all areas with the aim of achieving gender balance, but maintaining the most scrupulous respect to any choice at the level of gender identity. Please express yourself freely, safely and non-binarily, if that's the case.

Deadline: Please submit your application by  18/12/2024

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Our institute

IDIBELL is a research center that integrates the biomedical research of the Bellvitge University Hospital (HUB), the Catalan Institute of Oncology (ICO), and the University of Barcelona in the Bellvitge Campus (UB), and the Viladecans Hospital (HV). The research focuses of IDIBELL are cancer, neuroscience, translational medicine and regenerative medicine. Research, innovation and society are the pivots on which researchers work every day in order to improve the quality of life of citizens.

Observations:

The 'HR Excellence in Research' award represents IDIBELL’s commitment to the implementation of Human Resources policies, which oversee the attracting and development of talent in an open, transparent, and based on personal merit, in alignment with the principles of the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment Researchers (Charter and Code).

IDIBELL is committed to the principles of the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers of the European Commission and the implementation of open, transparent and merit-based recruitment (OTMR).