25-197_SS_VM - Specialist technician in Data Science / Bioinformatics / Biostatistics - ODAP

Organisation/Company Institut d'Investigacio Biomedica de Bellvitge (IDIBELL) Department Talent Research Field Biological sciences » Biology Researcher Profile Other Profession Positions Bachelor Positions Country Spain Application Deadline 31 Jan 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 39 Offer Starting Date 22 Dec 2025 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number 25-197_SS_VM Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? NoOffer DescriptionAbout the research groupThe Oncology Data Analytics Program (ODAP) was formed in 2019 answering the needs of the Catalan Institute of Oncology (ICO) and IDIBELL for a unique program covering the genomic cancer research, bioinformatics knowledge and resources to support the institute in oncological data handling, analysis and research. By applying state-of-the-art bioinformatic tools and analysis, the program reaches its main objectives in cancer prevention and early detection of cancer. The program is divided in three subunits: Bioinformatics for Precision Oncology, Oncology Outcomes and Biomarkers and Susceptibility Unit. To find out more, visit our website: the roleWe are looking for a highly motivated researcher in data science, bioinformatics, biostatistics or related quantitative discipline. The selected candidate will work on the GEUS-COMPASS project (CPP ), funded by the Ministry of Science and Innovation (MCI) and awarded to the Bellvitge Biomedical Research Institute (IDIBELL), through the 2024 Public-Private Collaboration Challenge Projects call.We are looking to incorporate a data scientist to support tasks related to data analysis from multiple research projects using NGS techniques applied to oncology. The candidate will mainly carry out the following tasks:Analysis of high-throughput omics data with state of the art methods including machine learning and deep learning.Assistance in the description and representation of results.Support for writing scientific and conference papers, posters and other reports.Support to improve and to implement optimizations in established analysis workflows and processes of the program.Support to solve specific issues and work to carry out the new methodological developments.Participation in research projects meetings, contribution to project decisions impacting data analysis.Participation in department meetings.Opportunity to collaborate in associated research topics gradually identified over time.Job requirementsProfessional experienceProven training or experience in the field of data science, bioinformatics, biostatistics or related quantitative disciplinesEducation and trainingDegree in data science, bioinformatics, biostatistics or related quantitative disciplinesTechnical & soft skillsFluent in Python and/or R/Bioconductor environments, and other programming languagesExperience working with Linux systems and command line interface, preferable in high performance computing systemsLanguagesGood command of the English languageKnowledge of Spanish or Catalan languagesWe will value, but not requiredKnowledge of molecular biology and the main hallmarks of cancer.Knowledge for design, development and maintenance of omics data analysis pipelines.Experience in germline and somatic NGS data analysis (exome data and targeted panels).Experience in visualization tools for genomics data.Experience working with distributed and high-performance computing environments (HPC clusters, process queues such as SLURM).Experience using virtual environments, such as Docker and Singularity containers.Ability to detect possible improvements in ongoing processes and develop strategies to make them more efficient.Ability to understand a problem or a new functionality and globally evaluate the implications in the entire System.Ability to divide a problem into small tasks and estimate the time needed to solve them.Ability and proactivity to solve problems efficiently and autonomously.Opportunity to continuously train in the field related to the work area.Fluent communication and high organization capacity in a multidisciplinary team.What do we offerNo. of positions: 1Estimated start date: 02/03/2026Contract duration: permanent by projectEstimated annual gross salary: : it is commensurate with qualifications and consistent with our pay ranges.You will be part of a multicultural team. We have a fun loving and friendly international work environment.Flexible working schedule - We know you have a life outside of work and we will work with you to make sure it's kept that way.Possibility to work some days in remote - Teleworking26 working days of holiday per yearSystem of accumulated hours for employees, from 88 to 104 hours depending on the year (11 to 13 working days), to attend to personal matters.Paid leave packageBenefits of constant training are offeredWe offer and promote diverse and inclusive conditions . Applicants are made free from any discrimination. Specifically IDIBELL works to improve gender equality in all areas with the aim of achieving gender balance, but maintaining the most scrupulous respect to any choice at the level of gender identity. Please express yourself freely, safely and non-binary, if that's the case.Deadline: Please submit your application by 31/01/2026Data protection noticeIn compliance with the obligations established in the General Regulation of Data Protection (RGPD), which is the Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the Parliament and of the Council, of April 27, 2016, and the Organic Law 3/2018, of December 5, Protection of Personal Data and guarantee of digital rights, it is reported that the Institut d’Investigació Biomèdica de Bellvitge (IDIBELL), CIF G , with address Av. Granvia de l’Hospitalet, 199-203, 08908, L’Hospitalet de Llobregat, will process your personal data, as the controller, to apply for the position, maintain communication concerning the status of the candidature, to access the delivered CV; to compare that your data is in accordance with the offers announced by IDIBELL and to verify, where appropriate, that the information provided is accurate. You can find more information in our Privacy Policy at , request more information about the data processing carried out and exercise your rights of access, rectification, deletion, opposition, portability, limitation of processing by sending a request at email: . If you consider that you have not obtained satisfaction in exercising your rights, you may submit a claim to Catalan Data Protection Authority.Our instituteIDIBELL is a research center that integrates the biomedical research of the Bellvitge University Hospital (HUB), the Catalan Institute of Oncology (ICO), and the University of Barcelona in the Bellvitge Campus (UB), and the Viladecans Hospital (HV). The research focuses of IDIBELL are cancer, neuroscience, translational medicine and regenerative medicine. Research, innovation and society are the pivots on which researchers work every day in order to improve the quality of life of citizens.IDIBELL is committed to the principles of the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers of the European Commission and the implementation of open, transparent and merit-based recruitment (OTMR).The GEUS-COMPASS project CPP is funded by MICIU/AEI/ / / FEDER, EU. With institutional support from CERCA Programme / Generalitat de Catalunya.#J-18808-Ljbffr