Postdoctoral position (2-year contract with possible extension)

8 Feb 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

University of Zaragoza

Department

Electrical Engineering

Research Field

Engineering » Biomedical engineering
Mathematics » Statistics
Medical sciences » Health sciences
Biological sciences » Biology

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Spain

Application Deadline

8 Mar 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid)

Type of Contract

Permanent

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

37.5

Offer Starting Date

1 Apr 2024

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

European Union / Next Generation EU

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Positions and project
The Biomedical Signal Interpretation and Computational Simulation (BSICoS) group at the University of Zaragoza (Spain) seeks 1 Postdoctoral Researcher to work on the optimization of non-invasive and early sudden cardiac death (SCD) risk stratification, clinical diagnosis and disease prognosis via the integrative use of artificial intelligence (AI), signal processing, statistical genetics, bioinformatics and electrophysiological knowledge.

The position is part of project SUDDEN (CNS2023-143599) from the Spanish National Call ‘Proyectos Consolidación Investigadora 2023’, led by Dr Julia Ramírez, funded by the Spanish Research, Innovation and Universities Ministry.

SUDDEN aims at identifying electrocardiogram (ECG) and genetic markers of SCD risk in individuals without known cardiovascular disease and to investigate their mechanisms and their association with SCD risk in different populations through a combination of data analysis, statistical genetics and AI. We have access to different databases such as UK Biobank with ~500,000 participants, as well as clinical databases.

The candidate will be involved in 1) identifying genetic variants associated with AI-based ECG indices of SCD risk and 2) investigating their clinical utility in the early prediction of SCD risk. As part of SUDDEN, the candidate will be involved in an international collaboration with Prof Patricia Munroe’s team, Queen Mary University of London, London, United Kingdom.

Qualifications
The candidate must hold a PhD in Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics or Bioinformatics and be main author of relevant journal publications. Expertise in programming, statistical genetics and bioinformatics is required. Strong oral and written communication skills in English are a must. Experience in R and bash programming is also essential. Previous experience with signal processing is considered a plus.

The I3A Institute at University of Zaragoza
The Aragon Institute of Engineering Research (I3A), https://i3a.unizar.es/es , within the Uni-versity of Zaragoza, comprises more than 500 researchers and a vibrant environment for multidisciplinary research. BSICoS group, https://bsicos.i3a.es/ , is a leading group expert in the development of data science and, modeling and simulation of cardiac electrophysiology to aid in the diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of cardiovascular diseases and conditions.

Application
Applicants are required to send a cover letter and a 2-page CV to Dr Julia Ramírez ([email protected] ).
The closing date for applications is March 8th 2024. Interviews are expected to be held in the week commencing on March 11th.
The candidate is expected to start on April 1st 2024, or as soon as possible thereafter.

Requirements

Research Field

Engineering

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Research Field

Mathematics » Statistics

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Research Field

Computer science » Informatics

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

The candidate must hold a PhD in Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics or Bioinformatics and be main author of relevant journal publications. Expertise in programming, statistical genetics and bioinformatics is required. Strong oral and written communication skills in English are a must. Experience in R and bash programming is also essential. Previous experience with signal processing is considered a plus.

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Excellent

Additional Information
Selection process

Applicants are required to send a cover letter and a 2-page CV to Dr Julia Ramírez ([email protected] ).

The closing date for applications is March 8th 2024. Interviews are expected to be held in the week commencing on March 11th.

The candidate is expected to start on April 1st 2024, or as soon as possible thereafter.

Website for additional job details

https://bsicos.i3a.es/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/CNS2023-143599_Advert_PostDoc…

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Aragon Institute of Engineering Research

Country

Spain

State/Province

Zaragoza

City

Zaragoza

Geofield

Where to apply

E-mail

[email protected]

Contact

State/Province

Zaragoza

City

Zaragoza

Website

https://bsicos.unizar.es/

Street

Mariano Esquillor, s/n street

Postal Code

50018

E-Mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED