Biostatistician/Data Scientist - BIO-HEART

Reference: 23-178_SS_JC

About the research group

Cardiovascular Diseases Research Group (BIO-HEART)

Biomedical research group on Heart Disease BIO-HEART is a renewed emerging group part of the Program of research in inflammatory, chronic and degenerative diseases. It comprises health professionals associated with the management of cardiovascular diseases, as basic postdoctoral researchers, clinical cardiologists, interventional cardiologists, specialized nurses, community family medicine professional and cardiologists specialized in imaging techniques for diagnosis of coronary artery disease and heart failure. The majority of the professionals are part of the Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge and first care community area DELTA. BIOHEART background is a strong clinical network of senior researchers in heart failure and coronary diseases working on multidisciplinary teams that have transferred the scientific knowledge outputs obtained from previous research projects to redesign the care of patients with cardiovascular diseases.

About the role

In the research and development process, experiments are carried out (preclinical and clinical, in the case of drugs, or biological or plant species improvement, etc.), in which the design of the trial and the processing of the data obtained is critical to ensure the reliability of the results.

The Data Scientist is dedicated to the design of experiments and the analysis of results, collaborating in multidisciplinary teams with researchers to refine the generated data.

• Specifically we're looking for a new generation data analyst, "Biostatistician / Data Scientist" profile. This professional uses both the technical analytics capabilities and tools and intuition to process large data packages, macrodata, data warehouse and databases, to answer complex questions, anticipate trends and create reports that serve to make analytical decisions in the group's high research management. In essence, a business intelligence professional who, through qualitative and quantitative analyses, transforms the data generated by the group into elements and knowledge of added value. However, it must also be able to manage the data and monitor the different data systems that we have access to (or can have) in order to organize, store and analyze the data as efficiently as possible.Show results in a way that is understandable. Use graphics, visualizations and any tools that improve understanding of the results obtainedMaster and/or graduates in Bioinformatics and/or Biostatistics

The main challenges (s)he has to be able to face are:

• To provide biostatistical support to the research group in active and future projects, results analysis, design and methodology
• Consultation and timely advice on biostatistics and data analysis to researchers
• Identification of problems that provide an opportunity for the research group
• The first phase of a Data Science project is to identify the general problem affecting the needs or problems of patients or healthcare professionals in the area of cardiology. The global vision allows information to be gathered and activates the curiosity and intuition on the work of a Data Scientist
• The determination of correct data series and variables
• Identify and activate the collection of large and small series of structured or unstructured data from various sources
• Clearing data and validation to ensure homogeneity and relevance
• Data mining: data cleaning, validation, normalization and aggregation
• Developing and applying models and algorithms in the identified data series
• Apply their skills by enabling algorithms that extract relevant data
• Data analysis to identify patterns and trends
• Use the results obtained for the future choice of study objectives
• Interpretation of data to discover solutions and opportunities
• Interpreting results and identifying behaviors, needs, scientific trends aligned with clinical and patient needs to generate opportunities not yet covered
• Communicate results using display techniques

The work of a Data Scientist is essential in the digital transformation process that we are currently experiencing, as his/her work is based on the development of processes and design of projects and results based on professional needs and patient data.

Job requirements

Professional experience

• Solid knowledge of statistics and data analysis, preferably with experience in clinical data analysis and participation in clinical trials

Education and training

• Bachelor or Graduate in Mathematics, Medicine, Biotechnology, Biomedicine, Bioengineering or similar
• Technical & soft skills

Technical & soft skills

• Availability and interest in working in cardiology and cardiovascular disease
• Motivation to work as a team and proactivity
• Self-employed capacity
• Ability and motivation to write high-quality scientific papers
• Capacity of analysis and supervision
• Previous experience in programming languages and databases
• Rigor, strong work discipline, teamwork, motivation, initiative, punctuality
• Knowledge on Web Application Support
• Knowledge about machine learning models
• Knowledge and preferably experience in "data management", creation of electronic and general CRFs. Database knowledge.
• Specific experience in the RedCAP system will be assessed
• Knowledge in any of the following aspects: regulatory issues (GDPR), good clinical practice (GCP) and quality (ISO)

Languages

• Proficient of the Spanish language
• Proficient of the Catalan language
• Good command of the English language

We will value, but not required

• Previous experience in similar working-position
• Knowledge of research projects protocols
• Expertise in data analysis
• Previous experience in statistical methods applied to research
• Knowledge of Bussines Intelligence Tools (PowerBI)

What do we offer

• No. of positions:   1

• Estimated start date:  01/08/2023

• Contract duration: 24  meses

• Estimated annual gross salary: 36.000 - 39.000  €

• 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.

Selection process

• Pre-selection: The pre-selection process will consist on an eligibility check based on qualifications and expertise reflected on the candidate's CV.
• Interview: Best positioned, pre-selected candidates may be called to arrange an interview. Candidates will be interviewed by the hiring manager and an ad hoc selection panel.
• Formal offer letter: Once identified, the Talent Unit will send a job offer to the successful candidate indicating start date, salary, working conditions, and any additional relevant details.

Deadline: Please submit your application by 19 July 2023

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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).

With the support of the Instrumental Action for the training of scientists and technologists (file SLT028/23/000018), of the Department de Salut of the Generalitat de Catalunya. With the institutional support of the CERCA Program / Generalitat de Catalunya.