Postdoctoral Researcher

**Descripción**:
The Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) is a cutting-edge institute addressing global public health challenges through research, translation into policy and education. ISGlobal has a broad portfolio in communicable and non-communicable diseases including environmental and climate determinants, and applies a multidisciplinary scientific approach ranging from the molecular to the population level. Research is organized in five programs: Climate, Air Pollution, Nature and Urban Health; Environment and Health over the Lifecourse; Global Viral and Bacterial Infections; Malaria and Neglected Parasitic Diseases and Maternal Child and Reproductive Health. ISGlobal is accredited with the Severo Ochoa distinction, a seal of excellence of the Spanish Science Ministry.

**Lugar**:
Barcelona

**WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR**:
ISGlobal is seeking a postdoctoral researcher who is interested in providing support in performic bioinformatic analyses, interpreting the resulting data and writing manuscripts related to the projects FIS 2020 “Genomic characterization of vulvar squamous cell carcinomas and its precursor lesions” and FIS 2023 “Gene expression profiles of the three subtypes of vulvar cancer”. The overall goal of these projects is to explore the genomic and transcriptomic background of this type of cancer, which remains poorly characterized at the molecular (genomic and transcriptomic) level.

The team is composed of two pathologists (both with shared dedication between hospital duties and research), one full-time post-doctoral researcher, three full-time PhD students in their first year, one part-time PhD student, and one program manager, based at ISGlobal, providing administrative support.

**TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE /QUALIFICATIONS**:

- PhD in Translational Medicine, Biology, Biomedicine or related discipline.
- Masters in Bioinformatics or related training.
- Experience in designing and writing high-quality scientific papers.

**SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS**:

- Advanced skills in R software and statistics
- capacity to manage and integrate complex data using adequate packages (essential).
- Capacity to filter, integrate and analyze large and complex datasets of genomic, transcriptomic and clinical data and to interpret integrated results (essential)
- Previous research expertise in analyzing exome sequencing and gene expression data (essential)
- High level of enthusiasm and motivation; passion for research (essential)

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**:
**SPECIFIC DUTIES**:

- Conducting bioinformatic and statistical analysis and drafting original articles for publication in high-quality journals.
- Contributions to scientific report preparation and grant preparations.
- Collaboration with the study teams and external specialists.
- Participation in preparation of grants.

**AUXILIAR TASK**:
This job description reflects the present requirements of the post but may evolve at any time in the future as duties and responsibilities change and/or develop providing there is appropriate consultation with the post-holder.

**SKILLS**:

- Excellent communication skills, as part of the team composed of professionals working in different locations (Pathology Department of Hospital Clinic and ISGlobal)
- Strong capacity to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Demonstrated track record of achievement.
- Problem resolution.
- Learning capacity.

The post holder will adhere to ISGlobal principles contained in People management policy, including Equity, diversity and health safety. The post holder will respect, and accountable to ensure ISGlobal policies and procedures.

**LANGUAGE LEVEL**:

- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English are essential.

**CONDITIONS**:

- Duration: 6 months of initial contract, with possibility to continue with indefinite-term contract after this time
- Starting date: 16 of September 2024
- Contract: full time
- Salary Range: Postdoc D

**HOW TO APPLY**:
**Applications will be accepted until 17.00 CET of the closing date.**

**SELECTION PROCESS**:
The selection process is designed in two phases:
1- Interview phase of a technical nature, with the team that requires the incorporation. To assess the person's skills and CV.
2 - Meeting with HR with the finalist(s) to finish assessing the profile and discuss contractual and institutional issues.

If needed any technical test could be pass. A Psychological Competency Evaluation Test will be required for the structural or transversal positions.
- In ISGlobal we are committed to maintaining and developing a work environment in which the values and principles of our organization are respected and equal opportunities between women and men be promoted in each of the areas in which we operate, not tolerating discrimination based on criteria such as age, gender, marital status, race, ethnicity, functional diversity, political leanings, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression._
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