BIOINFORMATICIAN_GENOMICS

The Clinical Genomics Research group focuses on developing new tools for genetic diagnostics and also building the basis of a personalized strategy for the Neurofibromatoses and Schwannomatosis.
We are a multidisciplinary team performing both research and clinical tests since we are members of the Genetic Service at Hospital Germans Trias & Pujol and the Spanish Reference center of Phakomatoses.
Currently we are developing different research projects related with Neurofibromatoses and Schwannomatosis, mostly focused in.
1) development of new genetic tests methods;  2) to study the contribution of NF2 mutation into the progression of schwannomas and meningiomas; 3) development of personalized therapy for Neurofibromatosis type 2 patients.
We are seeking an organized, motivated and team-oriented bioinformatician with previous experience in high-throughput data managing and analysis and with the desire to work in a multidisciplinary team focused in translational research and to get involved in the different projects of the group.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES As member of Clinical Genomics Unit, you will participate in the different projects on going in the laboratory, research activities and publications, but mainly in the analysis of different -omic data generated in the group.
You will actively design and implement new pipelines and software at research level, participate in research activities within the clinical genomics group and in team research publications.
You will work on a daily basis in a multidisciplinary team with clinical staff, bioinformaticians, biologists and molecular geneticists.
You will interact with experts in medicine, genetics and bioinformatics to jointly evaluate the different designs, software, etc.
developed, participating in regular group meetings to understand clinical and research needs and improve developments.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCIE Degree in informatics, computer science, computational biology or similar, if possible with some biology or genetics knowledge.
Applicants with degrees in biotechnology, biology or other life sciences will be considered providing they can demonstrate expertise in bioinformatics/computational genomics.
Familiar with front-end web programming skills (html, css, php, javascript, …)  Cloud based Linux design/admin/monitoring.
Scientific computing skills (mostly python and/or R, Conda, Singularity, …).
Data integration techniques will be considered.
Knowledge of Next Generation Sequencing, genomic and transcriptomic data analysis will be an asset Fluent English.
Maintaining close communications with supervisor regarding progress.
Candidates must be highly motivated, proactive attitude and quite independent, with the ability to work in a dynamic team environment.
Good organizational skills and excellent attention to detail.
Ability to perform as a team member and good interpersonal skills WHAT WE OFFER Start date.
15 January Full-time ( hours annually) Idefinite contract linked to the project RNA-based and antisense-based gene therapies for NF2-related SWN”  (Contrato indefinido por actividades científico-técnicas, ley ) Flexible payment (childminding vouchers).
3 days holiday and 5 days for personal matters + 2 personal days for Easter + 2 personal days fro Christmas.
Training capsules by the company.
Be part of an excellent multidisciplinary research centre with the HRS4R badge.
Location on the Can Ruti Campus, a first-class translational research environment in the Barcelona area, in a very stimulating scientific environment.
The IGTP offers a supportive, friendly and collaborative ecosystem to promote professional development and help you achieve your research goals.