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.
The role
We are seeking an enthusiastic and talented UI/UX designer to the EGA (European Genome-Phenome Archive, wwwwww.ega-archive.org) group at the CRG. The successful candidate will play a vital role in developing intuitive and engaging user interfaces for tools developed at the EGA and as part of the European projects we participate in. This person will be responsible for gathering and evaluating user requirements, in collaboration with project managers, partners and developers; illustrating design ideas using storyboards, process flows and sitemaps; designing graphic user interface elements, like menus, tabs and widgets. Given there is a strong biological component to these projects, we are looking for someone with background or experience in this regard, as well.
About the EGA
The EGA (European Genome-Phenome Archive,www.ega-archive.org is a resource for permanent secure archiving and sharing of all types of potentially identifiable bio-molecular, phenotypic, and clinical data resulting from biomedical research projects. We host more than 18 petabytes of data, that includes more than 3700 studies and 8600 datasets. The EGA, co-managed by the CRG (www.crg.eu) and the European Bioinformatics Institute (EBI,www.ebi.ac.uk) , is an active partner in numerous international and national projects and contributes to establishing international standards in genomics and health research. Currently, the EGA is involved in many precision medicine initiatives and projects and looks forward to providing advanced services for that research community. The EGA team at CRG is a diverse group (currently 20 people and steadily growing) composed of bioinformaticians, developers and scientists from various backgrounds. The EGA is a Global Alliance for Genomics and Health (GA4GH, www.ga4gh.org ) driver project, an ELIXIR (www.elixir-europe.org) Core Data Resource and Recommended Deposition Repository, as well as an ELIXIR Spain (www.inab.es) service. In Barcelona, the EGA is based at the prestigious Barcelona Biomedical Research Park (PRBB,www.prbb.org) and receives support from the Barcelona Supercomputing Center (BSC, www.bsc.es) and the Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF, www.upf.edu) .
Whom would we like to hire?
Professional experience
Must Have
Previous experience in UI/UX design projects
Background or experience in biology in or biomedicine
A portfolio of design projects
Up-to-date knowledge of design software like Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
Knowledge of wireframe tools (e.g. Wireframe.cc and InVision)
Desirable but not required/ Nice to have
You have experience in creating animated videos
Education and training
You hold a degree in graphic design
You hold a degree in a biological or biomedical discipline
Languages
You are fluent in English, which will be the language used for all work written and oral communications
Spanish and/or Catalan might be considered a plus, but are not required
Competences
You have strong communication skills to collaborate with various stakeholders
You have good time-management skills
You have ability to work with people with different professional backgrounds
You are an enthusiastic team player
The Offer
Contract duration:open-ended linked to the duration of the project
Weekly schedule: full-time (this is an in-person position with the possibility to have a hybrid schedule)
Estimated annual gross salary: an attractive salary will be offered, commensurate with qualifications and consistent with our pay scales.
Target start date: May 2nd
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 welcome applicants regardless of age, disability, gender, nationality, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity.
The CRG is committed to reconcile work and family life of its employees and are offering extended vacation periods and the possibility to benefit from flexible working hours.
Application Procedure
All applications must include:
A motivation letter addressed to Jordi Rambla.
A complete CV including contact details.
Contact details of two referees.
All applications must be addressed to Jordi Rambla 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 People department will send a Job Offer, specifying the start day, salary, working conditions, among other important details.
Deadline: Please submit your application by May 2, 2024
EOS4Cancer:
"This contract has received funding from the European Union's Horizon Europe under the grant agreement No 101058427”
BY-COVID:
“This contract has received funding from the European Union's Horizon Europe under the grant agreement No 101046203”
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