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2026_146_SENIOR BIOINFORMATICIAN

BADALONA
Full-time
Permanent employee
44,970 € per year

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Badalona Neuromuscular Research Group (GRENBA) of the Germans Trias i Pujol Research Institute (IGTP), located in the neurosciences research area, is seeking a senior bioinformatician with solid experience in the analysis of massive DNA sequencing data applied to biomedical research and leadership skills in project management. We are looking for a highly motivated scientist with a strong interest in the field of genetics and rare diseases.

This candidate will join the GRENBA group, a multidisciplinary and dynamic team comprising basic and clinical researchers from the IGTP and the Germans Trias i Pujol Hospital (HGTiP).

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

The main function of the successful candidate will be to set up and analyze third-generation sequencing results using Oxford Nanopore Technologies for:

  • Planning, conducting, and executing research experiments

  • Analysis, interpretation, and presentation of research results

  • Contribution to research reports and publications

  • Reviewing scientific literature and developing new ideas

  • Applying for and managing research projectsOther tasks to be performed will include bioinformatic duties related to other research lines of the group.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Essential requirements:

  • Ph.D. in the area of science or health and sequencing technologies

  • At least 5 years of postdoctoral experience in this field

  • Experience working with massive DNA sequencing data analysis and long-read third-generation sequencing such as Oxford Nanopore Technologies or PacBio.

  • Previous experience in data processing in HPC environments (Slurm, SGE, etc.) and management of analysis environments and maintenance of workspaces using Bash, Python, Snakemake, Nextflow, or similar.

Valued requirements:

  • Previous experience in DM1 will be positively valued, and very positively valued in repeat characterization analysis using long-read sequencing.

  • Previous experience in RNA-seq, single-cell, splicing, and epigenomics analysis will be positively valued.

  • Experience in project management and collaborations with hospitals, clinical environments, and public-private partnerships will be positively valued.

  • Statistical analysis skills for patient clinical data will be positively valued.

  • Having knowledge and previous experience in applying artificial intelligence or machine learning in diagnostic tools or patient stratification based on omic and molecular data will be very positively valued.

Skills:

  • Proficiency in spoken and written English.

  • Excellent organizational, communication, and documentation skills.

  • Organized, hardworking, proactive, self-motivated, enthusiastic person with teamwork skills.

WHAT WE OFFER

  • Open-ended contract (Science Law 2011/14 - Open-ended for scientific-technical activities) linked to the GRENBA project.
  • Start date: January 2027.
  • Salary: 44,970 euros gross/year.
  • The gross annual remuneration inherent to the position subject to this call will be set according to the candidate's experience and skills, distributed in 12 payments.
  • 23 days of vacation + 5 personal days per year.
  • Flexible compensation (childcare voucher).
  • Company-sponsored training capsules.
  • Being part of an excellent multidisciplinary research center with the HRS4R award.
  • Location at the Can Ruti Campus, a top-tier translational research environment in the Barcelona area, in a highly stimulating scientific environment. IGTP offers a supportive, friendly, and collaborative ecosystem to promote professional development and help you achieve your research goals. Gross annual salary according to the candidate's merit.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

HOW TO APPLY

Interested persons must attach to the application:
  • Motivation letter explaining their interest in the position.
  • Updated CV.
  • Contact of 2-3 references.
Applications will be evaluated in accordance with the guiding principles and objectives of the supply systems, following the process described below:
  1. Curricular evaluation: analysis of the curriculum vitae to assess aspects related to training, professional career and experience in positions related to the job position under selection.
  2. Personal interview: once the résumé has been evaluated, the selected candidates will be called for a personal interview to verify and expand on the information detailed in the résumé and to evaluate aspects related to experience and professional skills.
Applications that do not meet the requirements, that are not included in the cases foreseen or that are not processed in accordance with the established procedure will not be considered in the selection process.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

The call for applications will close on November 9th, 2026

About us

The Germans Trias i Pujol Research Institute (IGTP) is a public research centre located in Badalona. Its main objective is to increase scientific knowledge in order to transform it into solutions to improve the health and medical care of patients and the community.

The Institute is associated with one of the major university hospitals in the Barcelona area, the Germans Trias i Pujol Hospital, and is part of the Can Ruti biomedical campus. IGTP is a CERCA centre and is also accredited as a centre of excellence by the Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII) and is in charge of coordinating the management and scientific strategy of the campus, working in close collaboration with the other centres.

The Germans Trias i Pujol Research Institute carries out research within 9 areas: 

  • Cancer
  • Cardiovascular and Respiratory Diseases
  • Community Health
  • Diseases of the Liver and Digestive Tract
  • Endocrine and Diseases of the Metabolism, Bones and Kidneys
  • Immunology and Inflammation
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Neuroscience
  • Science of Behaviour and Substance Abuse
Scientists working in these areas publish an average of over 900 papers a year, contribute to improved treatment and healthcare protocols, produce patents and set up spin-off companies in order to improve the lives of patients.  

The following video is a bird's eye view of Campus Can Ruti a top-tier translational research environment in the Barcelona area, in a very stimulating scientific environment. The IGTP offers a supportive, friendly and collaborative ecosystem to promote professional development and help you achieve your research goals.    

The IGTP, in its commitment to equal opportunities, guarantees equal treatment between candidates and persons with a degree of disability equal to or greater than 33 per 100, as accredited by the Spanish Autonomous Regions or the State Administration, or who have been declared to have a total permanent disability in a different profession through a resolution of the National Institute of Social Security, while retaining functional capacity for the completion of the tasks of the post will be positively considered.