IRB Barcelona is seeking a talented and highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to join the Structural Bioinformatics and Network Biology group to work on Systems Medicine approaches in the context of the CLARITY European collaborative project. The candidate will integrate data generated within the consortium into the embeddings space of the Chemical Checker and the Bioteque, and develop comparative methods to link the effects of viral-perturbations to the signatures of non-communicable common diseases.
Requirements
- Education: Bachelor in Biosciences, or Engineering degree in Computer or Data Sciences. PhD in bioinformatics, data sciences, machine learning or related areas.
- Previous experience working with multi-omics data and the use of machine learning and data science techniques.
- Strong publications record according to his/her career stage.
- Excellent programming and scripting skills, with deep knowledge of Python.
- Excellent knowledge of machine learning packages (Scikit, Keras, Pytorch, etc).
- Competent in the use of HPC systems, virtual machines (OpenNebula) and Grid Containers (Docker, Singularity).
- Highly motivated. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Fluency in English.
Benefits
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
- Good working conditions: employed in compliance with Spanish legislation and regulations under a full-time contract.
- International environment: nearly 90 postdoctoral researchers currently working at IRB Barcelona.
- Multidisciplinary research: research of excellence at the unique interface between biology, chemistry, and structural and computational biology.
- Training and career: postdoctoral researchers gain access to the Institute's advanced research training and career development opportunities.
- Relocation & Visa Assistance: trained staff provides support on visa paperwork, administrative requirements, and practical information on living and working in Barcelona.
- Social life: several activities promoted, such as a Football League, an annual skiing trip, a Mountaineering Club, a Running Club, and 'Cool-off sessions'.
