Bioinformatician

The Institute

The Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG) is an international biomedical research institute of excellence, based in Barcelona, Spain, with more than 400 scientists from 44 countries. The CRG is composed by an interdisciplinary, motivated and creative scientific team which is supported both by a flexible and efficient administration and by high-end and innovative technologies. 

In April 2021, the Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG) received the renewal of the 'HR Excellence in Research ' Award from the European Commission. This is a recognition of the Institute's commitment to developing an HR Strategy for Researchers, designed to bring the practices and procedures in line with the principles of the European Charter for Researchers and theCode of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers (Charter and Code). 

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The role

The chosen candidate will be tasked with independently developing a robust computational pipeline for antibody design. This will entail integrating a variety of algorithms into the ModelX biomolecular design software, with some algorithms already existing and others requiring development by the candidate. Validation and refinement of this integration will be based on experimental data accumulated by the hosting laboratory over recent years and will aim for punctual delivery of a computational pipeline for antibody design. 

About the team

The group endeavours to achieve a quantitative comprehension of biological systems, enabling the prediction of systemic features and facilitating rational design and modification of their behaviour. This aspiration extends to any biological system where the whole exceeds the sum of its parts, resulting in emergent systemic properties not predictable from individual components. To this end, the group develops new software and theoretical models to grasp complex systems, complemented by experimental validation of predictions. 

Whom would we like to hire?  

Professional experience  

Must Have

• Strong experience in C++ software development and object-oriented programming 

• SQL database

• Parallel and distributed computing

• Strong experience with bash

• Experience with antibody design 

• Strong knowledge of protein structures

Desirable but not required/ Nice to have 

• Experience with NGS data 

• Software debugging, profiling, versioning

• Experience with ModelX toolsuite 

• Proven experience with FoldX protein engineering toolsuite 

• Good understanding of statistics and bioinformatics

Education and training

• You hold a Phd in bioinformatics and relative disciplines 

Languages

• You are proficient in English 

Technical skills

• Ability to validate and fine tune predictive algorithms based on experimental data 

• Ability to make portable computational tools and optimize their use on a variety of hardware systems 

Competences  

• Strong organizational abilities

• Effective written and oral communication skills

• Capacity to collaborate in diverse interdisciplinary teams 

• Proficiency in meeting deadlines 

The Offer – Working Conditions 

• Contract duration:Technical and scientífic activities linked to the project estimated duration 31/12/2024 

• Estimated annual gross salary: Salary is commensurate with qualifications and consistent with our pay scales. 

• Target start date: May 2024

We provide a highly stimulating environment with state-of-the-art infrastructures, and unique professional career development opportunities. To check out our training and development portfolio, please visit our website in the training section .

We offer and promote a diverse and inclusive environmentand welcomes applicants regardless of age, disability, gender, nationality, ethnicity, religion,sexual orientation or gender identity.

The CRG is committed to reconcile a work and family lifeof its employees and are offering extended vacation period and the possibility to benefit from flexible working hours.

Application Procedure

 All applications must include:

All applications must be addressed to Dr. Luis Serrano Pubul and submitted online through the "Apply" button below.

Selection Process  

• Pre-selection: The pre-selection process will be based on qualifications and expertise reflected on the candidates CVS. It will be merit-based. 

• Interview: Preselected candidates will be interviewed by the Hiring Manager of the position and a selection panel if required. 

• Offer Letter: Once the successful candidate is identified the People department will send a Job Offer, specifying the start day, salary, working conditions, among other important details.  

Deadline: Please submit your application by April 30, 2024.