Ega Bioinformatician Lead

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 of an interdisciplinary, motivated and creative scientific team which is supported both by a flexible and efficient administration and by high-end and innovative technologies.

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The role

About the EGA

Whom would we like to hire?

Professional experience

Must Have

You have a strong background in Bioinformatics applied to human data (3+ years of experience)

You have proven international experience and skills in leadership and coordination (of projects and team members)

You have experience in managing, processing, performing quality control and analysis of large amounts of Next Generation Sequencing

You have experience in pipeline development using current bioinformatic tools

Desirable but not required/ Nice to have

You have experience with large-scale data analysis (e.g. genome-wide association studies or population genomics) using genetic and phenotypic datasets (preferably hands-on experience working with large datasets such as UK Biobank)

You have experience in supervised & unsupervised machine-learning algorithms, Data analytics

You have knowledge of databases: SQL, ElasticSearch, MongoDB, Neo4J, etc. Having database management experience is a major plus

You have experience in Data Curation (genomics, experimental or clinical metadata), Quality checks, Data mining and harmonisation

Education and training

You hold a PhD in Bioinformatics (or similar discipline), or a strong equivalent working experience

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

Able to suggest innovative ideas

Highly proactive and passionate about the projects you take part in

Ability to work with people with different professional backgrounds

Structured and organised, able to coordinate overlapping tasks for you and for your team

Accurate and detail-oriented

Enthusiastic team player

Able to give impacting oral presentations

The Offer

Contract duration: Long-term contract, linked to the duration of the project

Weekly schedule: Hybrid position (this is an in-person position with the possibility to have 2 days of working from home)

Estimated annual gross salary: an attractive salary will be offered, commensurate with qualifications and consistent with our pay scales.

Target start date: TBD

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

A motivation letter addressed to Jordi Rambla.

A complete CV including contact details.

Contact details of two referees.

Selection Process

**Deadline**: February 15, 2024
**Job category**: Other
**Area**: Life Sciences