Proteomics, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology..

The **Josep Carreras Leukaemia Research Institute** (IJC) is a non-profit research institute based in Barcelona dedicated to advancing the understanding of leukemia and related disorders, in collaboration with the University of Barcelona and the Autonomous University of Barcelona. The IJC has laboratories in 5 locations: i) Hospital Clínic, ii) Hospital de Sant Pau and iii) Hospital Germans Trias Pujol iv) Hospital del Mar and v) Hospital Josep Trueta Girona. IJC serves as a collaborative center for basic researchers and physicians to work together on fundamental clinical and biological aspects of leukemia. The IJC offers an excellent work environment based on a multidisciplinary fusion of state-of-the-art ideas and facilities.

The proteomics Unit is looking for** a Bioinformatic Technician**

**RESEARCH DESCRIPTION**

The Discovery Proteomics unit is tasked with developing and implementing proteomic characterization technologies to support biomarker discovery, target validation, experimental design, and mechanism‐of‐action studies. You will work closely with other lab-based scientists to support multi-omics data integration.

In this vital role you will conduct statistical analysis, data integration and computational pipeline development.

**WHAT WE NEED**
- Implementation of data analysis, management, and visualization
- Operating data processing pipelines and workflows to generate insight from large-scale omics data, investigating biological questions in support of proteomics platform service.
- Providing expert advice in the domain of bioinformatics to our users and collaborators; helping them with challenges related to bioinformatics software, data formats and biological data repositories

**WHAT WE EXPECT FROM YOU**
The highly motivated computational biologist/bioinformatics professional we seek is a scientist with expertise in mass spectrometry-based proteomics with these qualifications.

**BASIC QUALIFICATIONS**:
Doctorate degree Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Statistics, Proteomics, Biology OR Master’s degree and 4 years of scientific experience OR Bachelor’s degree and 6 years of relevant experience

**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Expertise in large-scale quantitative proteomics and other omics data analysis.
- Laboratory experience in proteomic workflows, sample preparation or related techniques.
- Proficiency in Python/R and familiarity with analytic techniques/packages necessary for statistical analysis, data processing, data visualization, and machine learning.
- Troubleshooting cloud-based data processing pipelines and driving continuous improvement of our systems
- Planning future scalability needs in terms of compute infrastructure, contributing to platform’s demand planning and prioritisation.
- Good practice in coding project management and reproducible data analysis.
- Understanding in the Unix/Linux and cloud computing environment.
- Experiences in analysing large scale protein.
- Knowledge of proteomics data processing pipeline such as Proteome Discoverer, Skyline, MaxQuant.
- Background in biology or biochemistry.
- Basic understanding in OMICs technologies and data properties.
- Rigor, strong work discipline, team player, motivation, initiative-taking, punctual and reliable.
- Languages skills: fluent command of English

**ADDITIONAL BENEFICIAL SKILLS**
- Analytical skills and critical thinking.
- Capability of working independently and in a team.
- Good skills with office automation and data analysis software.
- Advanced courses in proteomics and mass spectrometry.

**MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES**

Applications are invited for the position of Proteomics Technician to support senior facility staff with facility operations, on-going proteomics services.

**To help with the decision, here are some skills we're looking for while reading your CV**:

- Hands-on knowledge of proteomics community algorithms and solutions for mass-spectrometry data analysis
- Experience with commonly used bioinformatics tools, data formats and standards
- Ability to connect with and collaborate with team members and non-experts, both verbally and through documentation
- Your motivation to work within a dynamic team in a constantly evolving research environment.

**WHAT WE OFFER**
- Incorporation in a multinational and highly collaborative team.
- An exciting and innovative research project.
- Working in the mixed basic, and clinical research environment of the Josep Carreras Leukemia Research Institute.
- The stimulating environment of the Barcelona metropolitan area.
- 3-year Interim Permanent (until the publication of a permanent position)
- Salary commensurate with qualifications.

**DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS**

**WHO ARE WE?**

**MISSION**

The Josep Carreras Leukaemia Research Institute’ s mission is to carry out research into the epidemiological, preventive, clinical, translational, and basic aspects of cancer, with a special emphasis on Leukaemia and other malignant blood diseases, w