Bioinformatician Next Generation Sequencing

The Institute

The Centro Nacional de Análisis Genómico (CNAG-CRG) is a world reference center for genomic analysis, with state of the art Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) technologies, including three NovaSeq6000 (the most powerful sequencer in the market), several equipment for long read sequencing, single cell genomics and spatial genomics applications, and an outstanding computing infrastructure. The operation is certified ISO 9001 and accredited ISO 17025. Every year, the CNAG-CRG carries out more than 400 projects in DNA/RNA sequence analysis for the improvement of quality of life in collaboration with the Spanish, European and International Research Community. 

CNAG-CRG researchers participate in major International Genomic Initiatives such as the International Rare Diseases Research Consortium (IRDiRC), the Global Alliance for Genomics and Health (GA4GH), the Human Cell Atlas (HCA), the Earth BioGenome Project (EBP), the European Joint Project-Rare Diseases (EJP-RD), the European Infrastructure for life-science information (ELIXIR) and the 1+ Million Genomes Initiative (1+MG), as well as in several EU-funded projects.

CNAG-CRG is integrated within the Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG), an international biomedical research institute of excellence, based in Barcelona, Spain, with more than 400 scientists from 44 countries. The CRG shares principles of an interdisciplinary, motivated and creative scientific team that is supported by high-end and innovative technologies and a flexible and efficient administration. CRG has been conferred with a badge of ‘HR Excellence in Research ’ by the European Commission, in recognition to its progress in implementing the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for Recruitment of Researchers , that among others consists of transparent, merit-based recruitment procedures and attractive work-life balance working conditions.

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The role

We have an opening for a Bioinformatician through the Instituto de Salud Carlos III funded project IMPaCT-Data that aims to establish a collaborative infrastructure to coordinate, manage, integrate and analyse clinical and genomic data for the implementation of Personalized Medicine in the Spanish Health System. He/She will participate in the development and implementation of tools and pipelines for the analysis and interpretation of clinical sequencing data. 

His/ Her responsibilities include: 

• Benchmarking of RNA-Seq data analysis methods in the clinical context.
• Refinement and/or update RNA-Seq data analysis methods in the clinical context.
• Close personal interaction and networking with the IMPaCT-Data and the Spanish clinical genomics communities. 

About the team

The successful candidate will join the Data Analysis team (https://www.cnag.crg.eu/teams/bioinformatics-unit/data-analysis ), within the CNAG-CRG Bioinfomatics Unit led by Dr Sergi Beltran and with a total of 18 bioinformaticians/ developers.  

The team works in a stimulating scientific environment, contributing to breakthrough research projects in Genomics that will impact people’s quality of life and offering continuous growth and support on a professional level. 

Whom would we like to hire? 

Must Have

• A minimum experience of 1 year in Next Generation Sequencing data and interpretation

 Education and training

•  A BSc in Genetics, Biology, Bioinformatics or related discipline

 Languages

• Fluency in written and spoken English

Technical skills

• Experience with Unix operating systems, including shell scripts
• Able in languages such as Perl, Python or Ruby and R

Competences

• Excellent organisational, prioritising, communication and interpersonal skills

The offer 

• Contract duration: 6 months, with possibility of extension
• Estimated annual gross salary: Salary is commensurate with qualifications and consistent with our pay scales.
• Target start date: As soon as possible

We provide a highly stimulating environment with state-of-the-art infrastructures, and unique professional career development opportunities. 

We offer and promote a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applicants regardless of age, disability, gender, ationality, race, religion or sexual orientation.

We are committed to reconcile a work and family life for our employees and are offering the opportunity to benefit from annual leave, flexible working hours and teleworking. 

Application procedure

All applications must include:

Deadline: Please submit your application by 13/10/2022

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