The Genetics and environment in psychiatry group (GAP) searches candidates for the Margarita Salas...

About us

The Genètica i Ambient en Psiquiatria (GAP) investigates genetic and environmental factors involved in the development of psychiatric disorders. This research group is part of the Centro Nacional de Investigación Biomédica en Red en Salud Mental, CIBERSAM and also of the Catalan Network of Technological Innovation in Mental Health (TECSAM). Researchers conduct basic research by analyzing genetic data both from participants of the projects we develop and from research data repositories. Clinical research is also carried out through psychopathological, psychological and neurocognitive evaluation of patients with psychiatric disorders. Our final objective is to contribute to improve the diagnosis, treatment and evolution of psychiatric disorders and, thus, the quality of life of the people who suffer from them.

Research lines

Requirements

• You have the requirements of the Margarita Salas call:

https://www.urv.cat/en/research/support/programmes/ministerio-de-universidades/margarita-salas-grants-for-the-training-of-young-doctors-2021/

Or

• You have the requirements of the María Zambrano call:

https://www.urv.cat/en/research/support/programmes/ministerio-de-universidades/maria-zambrano-grants-to-attract-international-talent-2021/

Additional requirements

Basic researcher profile:

• You have a strong background in computational methods for the analysis of human genomics data.
• You have experience in programming.
• You have highly developed organization skills.
• You have excellent communication and writing skills in English.
• You are able to work collaboratively and with a high degree of autonomy.
• You are a highly motivated and organized person.

Clinical researcher profile

• You have a strong background in clinical evaluation of psychiatric patients.
• You have a strong background in statistics.
• You have highly developed organization skills.
• You have excellent communication and writing skills in English.
• You are able to work collaboratively and with a high degree of autonomy.
• You are a highly motivated and organized person.
• You have interest in being involved in both teaching (University) and clinical work (University hospital).

What we offer

- Opportunity to gain experience or perfect your competencies in the handling of analysis techniques in the field of genetics of psychiatric diseases.

- Access to a database with information on more than 3000 patients genotype data.

- Participation in national and international projects and with relevant academic institutions in research in this field.

- Stimulating and multidisciplinary environment to complement and develop your training.

Application process

To apply, please submit a single PDF file containing the following:

1. Cover letter describing your research interests and relevant background

2. CV

3. The names of up to three researchers who could provide reference letters.

All files or inquiries should be submitted electronically to: [email protected]

Subject: Margarita Salas GAP

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Contact: Elisabet Vilella ([email protected] )