Data Analyst

The Institute

The Centro Nacional de Análisis Genómico (CNAG-CRG) is one of the largest Genome Sequencing Centers in Europe. CNAG-CRG researchers participate in major International Genomic Initiatives such as the International Cancer Genome Consortium (ICGC), the International Human Epigenome Consortium (IHEC), the International Rare Diseases Research Consortium (IRDiRC) and the European Infrastructure for life-science information (ELIXIR), as well as in several EU-funded projects.

It is integrated with 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 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 ' logo 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 the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers (Charter and Code).

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The role

We are looking for a candidate who will work on the analysis of methylation using ONT long reads. This includes the benchmarking of software written in-house, the search for suitable publicly available data bases and the processing of data generated internally at CNAG and writing code to make all the analyses reproducible.
The successful candidate is expected to produce clear reports of all the findings and high-quality documentation of the pipelines involved.

About the team

The Statistical Genomics team works, among the other things, on methods for analyzing epigenetic
data from a variety of data sources and sequencing methods.

Whom would we like to hire?

Professional experience

Must Have

• You have some experience with Linux shell programming
• You have experience with writing R/Python code

Desirable but not required/ Nice to have

• You have experience with standard bioinformatic tools for genome analysis (samtools, etc...)

Education and training

• You hold a degree in Biology/Bioinformatics/computer science or comparable experience

Languages

• You are proficient in English

Competences

• You have highly developed organization skills
• You have highly developed attention to detail
• You have good communication skills

The Offer – Working Conditions

• Contract duration: 6 months.
• Estimated annual gross salary: Salary is commensurate with qualifications and consistent with our pay scales.
• Target start date: September, 2021.

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 environment and 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 life of its employees and are offering extended vacation period and the possibility to benefit from flexible working hours.

Application Procedure

All applications must include:

1. A motivation letter addressed to Dr. Simon Heath.
2. A complete CV including contact details.
3. Contact details of two referees.

All applications must be addressed to Dr. Simon Heath and be 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 Human Resources department will send a Job Offer, specifying the start day, salary, working conditions, among other important details.

Deadline: Please submit your application by August 12th, 2021.

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