Junior Group Leader Positions

The Institute

The Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG) is a core-funded interdisciplinary institute with strengths encompassing genomics, systems, computational, cell and molecular biology. CRG has two main areas of interest in its strategic plan: Quantitative Biology and Medical genomics. 

Currently we are looking to recruit outstanding junior group leaders in both CRG strategic areas.

Specific areas of interest include:

₋ Quantitative approaches to understand the dynamics of fundamental cell biology processes, and/or genetic mechanisms of disease or regeneration, using model systems such as organoids, organ-on-a-chip and other innovative models.
₋ Development and application of new technologies including machine learning/artificial intelligence, quantitative imaging at the molecular or tissue scale, spatial genomics, massively parallel genetics, and/or computational algorithms applied to biotechnology, genetics and medicine.
₋ Engineering of biological systems including generative and synthetic biology.

The CRG is located at the Barcelona Biomedical Research Park (PRBB) with six other research institutes, including the newly created Outstation of the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL). In addition, the CRG's National Centre for Genomic Analysis (CNAG, www.cnag.cat ) is located at the Barcelona Science Park (PCB). The CRG consists of 400 scientists, and is organised into five research programmes supported by high-end core facilities covering proteomics, genomics, bioinformatics, microscopy, FACs, iPS and organoids, and protein expression. The CRG hosts one of the two nodes of the European Genome-phenome Archive (EGA, https://ega-archive.org ) and is affiliated to the Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology (BIST, https://bist.eu/ ).

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 the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers (Charter and Code).

Please, check out our Recruitment Policy

The role

We aim to recruit Junior Group Leaders in Quantitative Biology and Medical Genomics.
Specific areas of interest include quantitative approaches to understand the dynamics of fundamental cell biology processes, and/or genetic mechanisms of disease or regeneration, using model systems such as organoids, organ-on-a-chip and other innovative models.
Development and application of new technologies including machine learning/artificial intelligence, quantitative imaging at the molecular or tissue scale, spatial genomics, massively parallel genetics, and/or computational algorithms applied to biotechnology, genetics and medicine and also, engineering of biological systems including generative and synthetic biology.

The Offer

Junior Group Leader position with a 5-year contract renewable for a total of 9 years depending on external peer-review, and structural funding to cover salaries and consumables for up to three people depending on their qualifications. We offer an equipped laboratory, or office space, for 7-9 people with access to cutting-edge core facilities (http://www.crg.eu/content/scientific-services/core-facilities ).

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.

The CRG values innovative and interdisciplinary Research and is involved in attaining the sustainability principles of the United Nations.

Application Procedure

All applications must include:

1. A motivation letter explaining why you have applied to the CRG.
2. A complete CV including a list of publications and three Reference Letters (please, include in your CV document the list of Publication and the Reference Letters).
3. Brief (<4 pages) proposal of your future research plans.

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

Further information regarding the CRG group leader recruitment & selection process can be found at: http://www.crg.eu/en/content/jobs/junior-group-leader-recruitment  

Selection Process

₋ Pre-selection: The pre-selection process will be based on qualifications and the scientific proposal.  

₋ Interview: Preselected candidates will be interviewed at the CRG by a selection panel at the end of March 2022.

₋ 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.

Informal enquires can be directed to the CRG, Dr. Luis Serrano [email protected]

Deadline: Please submit your application by February 22nd, 2022.

Suggestions: The CRG believes in ongoing improvement and promotes a culture of feedback. This is one of the reasons we have in place, at your disposal as a candidate, a mechanism to gather your suggestions/complaints concerning your candidate experience in our recruitment processes. Your feedback really matters to us in our aim at creating a positive candidate journey. You can make a difference and help us improve by letting us know your suggestions through the following form .