Postdoctoral Researcher in Bioinformatics – Gynecological Cancer Group

REF. 26-050_R_DL

About the research group

Are you interested in biomedical research? We are always looking for talented researchers to work on elucidating mechanisms of cancer progression and advancing personalized treat-ments. In particular, we are a young and vibrant team actively focused on the investigation of gynecological tumors. The Gynecologic Cancer group at IDIBELL is actively focused on the identification of genes (coding and non-coding) that are essential for the development and progression of gynecological malignancies (mainly, but not exclusively, endometrial cancer) to ultimately discover novel therapeutic avenues to implement precision medicine in this field. In order to achieve this our group is engaged in multiple projects covering an array of techniques at both in vitro and in vivo level (CRISPR whole genome screenings, RNA_sequencing, proteomics, metabolomics, patient-derived orthoxenografts, etc) and focusing on several key major cellular processes such as autophagy. For more information, please visit www.llobetnavaslab.org.

About the role

The successful candidate will join an active and collaborative research environment to work on a project centered on gynecological cancer. The candidate is expected to complement and provide computational support to ongoing wet-lab research conducted in our laboratory. Future candidates will be expected to submit a detailed curriculum vitae that includes, among other elements, the names and contact details of potential academic or professional referencesand a description of previous laboratory experience highlighting relevant technical skills and model systems used. Additional valuable information includes a list of scientific publications or submitted manuscripts, participation in seminars, workshops, and conferences (specifying any oral or poster presentations), as well as any international training experiences or research stays. A full list of suggested items is provided below in the "Job Requirements" section.

Job requirements

Professional experience

• Demonstrated experience in computational biology and bioinformatics applied to cancer research, including the analysis of high-throughput omics datasets such as bulk RNA-seq, single-cell RNA-seq, exome sequencing, and DNA methylation arrays.
• Proven ability to integrate multi-omics datasets to investigate molecular mechanisms of disease, particularly in oncology contexts.
• Experience working in collaborative environments supporting wet-lab projects and translating biological questions into computational analyses.
• Track record of participation in competitive research projects and scientific publications in peer-reviewed journals will be highly valued.
• Previous experience in cancer genomics, tumor evolution, or biomarker discovery is considered an asset.
• Familiarity with analysis of genetic variants (SNPs, somatic mutations) and their functional interpretation

Education and training

• PhD in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Biomedical Sciences, or a related field.
• Bachelors or Masters degree in Biology, Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, or similar disciplines.
• Additional training in genomics, data science, or cancer biology will be positively valued. 

Technical Skills

• Strong programming skills in R and/or Python for data analysis and visualization.
• Experience with bioinformatics pipelines and tools for NGS data analysis.
• Familiarity with Linux/Unix environments and high-performance computing (HPC) systems.
• Experience in statistical analysis and data interpretation in a biomedical context.
• Knowledge of tools for transcriptomics, genomics, and single-cell data analysis (e.g., Seurat, DESeq2, GATK, etc.) is highly desirable.
• Experience in data integration and visualization (multi-omics, network analysis) will be considered a plus

Soft Skills

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong problem-solving skills and capacity to handle complex datasets.
• Good communication skills, including the ability to present results clearly to both computational and experimental researchers.
• High level of organization, proactivity, and attention to detail.

Languages

• Excellent command of English (spoken and written), sufficient for scientific communication and manuscript preparation.
• Knowledge of Spanish and/or Catalan will be considered an advantage.

What do we offer

•  No. of positions: 1
•  Estimated start date: 11/06/2026
•  Contract duration: Permanent by project
•  Estimated annual gross salary: It is commensurate with qualifications and consistent with our pay ranges.
• 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  08/05/2026

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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:

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 labour contract has received funding from ISCIII. Under the project code PI24/01255.