Bioinformatic - Hematopoietic Stem Cell Biology and Leukemogenesis Group

REF. 26-091_SS_AG

About the research group

The Giorgetti’s lab (IDIBELL – Barcelona – SPAIN) offers good conditions and an excellent research environment and facilities.

The laboratory of Dr. Alessandra Giorgetti is seeking a highly motivated Bioinformatician to join an innovative research project investigating the molecular mechanisms underlying the development of myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) and acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in patients with GATA2 deficiency. GATA2 mutations are associated with a high risk of immunodeficiency, bone marrow failure, and progression to MDS and AML. Currently, hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) remains the only effective treatment option, highlighting the urgent need for novel therapeutic strategies and improved approaches to optimize patient outcomes.

The successful candidate will contribute to a multidisciplinary project focused on understanding how alterations in the bone marrow microenvironment influence disease progression in GATA2 deficiency. Our research integrates cutting-edge multi-omic approaches, including bulk and single-cell RNA sequencing, ATAC-seq, spatial transcriptomics, cell–cell communication analysis, induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)-based models, and 3D human bone marrow organoid platforms. The Bioinformatician will be responsible for the analysis, integration, and interpretation of complex genomic and transcriptomic datasets, contributing to the identification of molecular mechanisms driving hematopoietic dysfunction and malignant transformation. The position offers the opportunity to work at the interface of computational biology, stem cell research, and precision medicine, within a highly collaborative international environment.

The candidate will also have the opportunity to interact with leading experts in artificial intelligence and machine learning, contributing to the development of innovative computational strategies for biomedical research.

About the role

• Analysis of bioinformatic dataset
• Discussion of the results
• Participate in group meetings and scientific discussions.
• Engage in career development activities, outreach and soft skill training.

Job requirements

Professional experience

• Expertise in the major pipelines for bulk and single cell sequencing analysis

Education and training

•  University degree in Bioinformatics, Biology, Biotechnology, Biomedical Sciences, Computer Science, Data Science or a related field.
• A Master's degree in Biological Sciences or Bioinformatics will be considered an asset. 

Technical skills

• Knowledge of statistical programs (SPSS, STATA, R)
• Knowledge of the programming and scripting languages such as Python
• Knowledge of the Unix ecosystem and ability to work on a HPC (High Performance Computer)
• Knowledge of pipelines of bulk sequence analysis, such as RNA-seq and ATAC-seq
• Experience in the analysis of sigle-cell data and knowledge of libraries such as Seurat of Scanpy
• Skills in written and oral communication.

Soft skills

• Initiative, good capacity for planning and organising the work schedule and a good predisposition to work in a multidisciplinary way with the rest of the professionals in the team
• Analytical and critical thinking
• Good communication skills and motivation to achieve project objectives

Languages

• Good command of the English language

We will value, but not required

• Teamwork
• Motivation, initiative and learning ability

What do we offer

•  No. of positions: 1
•  Estimated start date: 03/08/2026
• Contract duration: Permanent by project
• Estimated annual gross salary: 28.000€
• 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.

Deadline: Please submit your application by  20/07/2026

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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:

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