Idipaz Seeks Master'S Degree With Experience In Bioinformatics And Statistics

Organisation/Company: IdiPAZ

Department: INGEMM Research Field Biological sciences

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Positions: Master

Country: Spain

Application Deadline: 26 Nov *********:00 (Europe/Brussels)

Type of Contract: Temporary

Job Status: Full-time

Hours Per Week: 37,50 hours

Offer Starting Date: 1 Dec ****

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by a EU programme

Reference Number: PMP22JT

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

IdiPAZ seeks Degree in Biology/Genetics with a Master's degree and experience in Bioinformatics and Statistics to join a research project funded by the Carlos III Health Institute, led by Dr Jair Tenorio Castaño, molecular geneticist and network coordinator at the Institute of Medical and Molecular Genetics (IdiPAZ).

The IdiPAZ Health Research Institute is the result of a partnership between the Hospital Universitario La Paz, the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, the Healthcare Advisory Council of the Community of Madrid and the Foundation for Biomedical Research of Hospital Universitario La Paz, which will be the managing body of the Institute.

This strategic alliance has made it possible to tackle research projects through joint multidisciplinary teams belonging to these institutions, making the most of the human and material resources available to these entities for research and promoting research fundraising.

In ****, the scientific production of IdiPAZ included more than 1,600 publications (articles, editorials, letters, reviews, etc), 43% of the publications being our own documents.

Original research and review articles by IdiPAZ researchers exceeded 1,200, more than 45% in the first quartile and more than 16% were published in journals of the first decile.

Researchers from our institute have shown their participation in national and international scientific networks, with more than 81% of the total number of papers published in collaboration (81.3%).

As for collaborative publications, almost 56% were national collaborations and 45% were international collaborations.

Since our formal incorporation as an Institute in ****, we have been implementing measures and actions of particular importance that have laid the foundations for a new organizational culture based on equality, diversity and non-discrimination.

Our values are aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals, the **** Agenda and the Corporate Social Responsibility policy of the Hospital Universitario La Paz, within whose scope the Foundation is included.

This commitment leads to all workers being involved in a common project that ensures continuous improvement in our institution, in this line, the Institute / Foundation is certified in ISO ****:**** and UNE ******:****.

Where to apply

E-mail: ******

Requirements
Research Field: Biological sciences » Biology

Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field: Technology » Biotechnology

Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications
We are looking for a data scientist to join a research project until June ****.

The data scientist will be responsible for designing and validating the models that will be used in the laboratory's tasks.

Knowledge of new machine learning methodologies such as deep learning is required.

Previous knowledge in the field of health sciences or research will be an advantage.

Responsibilities
Explore high-dimensional phenotypic data (genomics, transcriptomics, methylomics, metabolomics, proteomics, and imaging, across multiple experimental conditions) to better understand disease biology and how these diseases are grouped and classified.

Interact with stakeholders to identify the evidence needed for clinical research and development.

Recommend appropriate experimental strategies and designs to gather such evidence.

Interpret experimental results as an expert in data and disease.

Interpret methylation data for machine learning studies.

Work with other data scientists and engineers on the computing team to develop data-driven approaches to making development decisions.

Specific Requirements
Bachelor's degree with 2–4 years of experience, Master's degree with 1+ years of experience in computational biology, statistics, biological sciences, genetics, genomics, computer science, or equivalent training and experience

Proven experience in biological data analysis

Experience in testing statistical hypotheses using high-dimensional genomic data (e.g., massively scaled RNAseq, single-cell RNAseq, ribosome profiling, ATACseq/ChipSeq, metabolomics, proteomics, imaging)

Proficiency in R and/or Python with experience in using industry best practices (version control, unit testing, and package management)

Experience in applying statistical methods, such as: generalised linear models, risk models, maximum likelihood estimation, and false discovery rate control

Experience in effective interdisciplinary collaboration

The possibility of conducting a doctoral thesis during the development of the project will be considered.

Languages

English: Excellent

Eligibility criteria

Training and curricular merits: 6 points.

Personal interview: 4 points.

Having a valid disability certificate (equal to or greater than 33%), having a recognised disability compatible with this position, or belonging to a vulnerable group with supporting documentation, and experience in a similar position will be considered an advantage.

Selection process

Once candidates send their application to the IdiPAZ email address, their applications are stored until the deadline for receipt of applications for the offer is up.

The HR department of IdiPAZ will make a first selection of applications selecting those who meet the criteria required in the offer.

The selected applications are then evaluated by the selection committee, composed of the head of human resources at IdiPAZ, the President of the IdiPAZ Internal Scientific Committee and the Project Manager which will apply the scales described in each call for applications.

Once the candidate is selected, he/she will be contacted by the HR department of IdiPAZ to provide the required documentation.

Additional comments

Documentation To Be Submitted By Each Candidate
Collective Bargaining Agreement of the Group of Companies of the Biomedical Research Foundations of the Health Institutions attached to the Madrid Health Service (SERMAS).

Scales to be used to evaluate the applications (varies according to the offer).

Professional Development Opportunities Within The Institution
OTM-R Policy

IdiPAZ equal opportunity policies

Data Protection Manual

Additional Information

Temporary employment contract.

30/06/2026

Professional category of Assistant Researcher, Group II, Area 2, according to the collective bargaining agreement.

Full time of 37.5 hours per week.

Gross annual salary: €******,12

Private matters: 6 working days per year.

Vacation: 22 working days per year.

December 24 and 31 are non-business days.

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available: 1

Company/Institute: Fundación para la Investigación Biomédica del Hospital Universitario La Paz

Country: Spain

State/Province: Madrid

City: Madrid

Postal Code: *****

Street: Paseo Castellana 261

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