Computational Biologist - Oncology Data Analytics Program
Ref: 23-197_SS_DC
About the research group
Preclinical and experimental research in thoracic tumors (PReTT)
The Oncology Data Analytics Program (ODAP) was created in 2019 answering the needs of the Catalan Institute of Oncology (ICO) and IDIBELL for a unique program covering the genomic cancer research, bioinformatics knowledge and resources to support the institute in oncological data handling, analysis and research. By applying state-of-the-art bioinformatic tools and analysis, the program reaches their main objectives in cancer prevention and early detection of cancer. The program is divided in three subunits: Unit of Bioinformatics for Precision Oncology (UBOP), Oncology Outcomes and Biomarkers and Susceptibility Unit (UBS). To find out more, visit our website: https://www.odap-ico.org/
About the role
We are seeking a highly motivated computational biologist to join the Unit of Bioinformatics for Precision Oncology to provide support on tasks associated with the IMPaCT-Data project. The overall aim of the IMPaCT-Data project is to identify the main components for a federated research biomedical data infrastructure and through the collective effort of different participating centers, to test and implement available technologies, together with their guides and installation tools.
The main role of candidate will be:
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To provide support to prepare materials, drafting of technical reports and support to create training guidelines
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Conduct genetic and genomics data analyses related to the project aims
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Assist with the implementation and test of computational pipelines to call genomic variants
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Support with the development, implementation and maintenance of genetic data sets
- Participate in general and specific project meetings and provide support to drafting the meeting minutes
Job requirements
Professional experience
Education and Training
Technical skills
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Knowledge of NGS pipelines and clinical Applications
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Experience using genomics viewers (IGV)
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Knowledge of Python programming Language
Languages
We will value, but not required
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PhD in biomedical sciences
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Knowledge in statistics and clinical data analysis
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Knowledge in other omic layers (transcriptomics, epigenetics)
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Masters degree in Genetics
What do we offer
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No. of positions: 1
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Estimated start date: 4 September 2023
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Contract duration: 3 months
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Estimated annual gross salary: 26.000 €
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You will be part of a multicultural team. We have a fun loving and friendly international work environment.
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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.
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Possibility to work some days in remote -Teleworking
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26 working days of holiday per year
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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.
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Paid leave package
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Benefits of constant training are offered
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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 10/08/2023
Data protection notice
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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).
The project leading to this labor contract has received funding from Instituto de Salud Carlos III under the project code IMP/00019 (co-funded by European Regional Development Fund. ERDF, a way to build Europe).
