The Germans Trias i Pujol Research Institute is seeking a talented and motivated Bioinformatician with previous experience with spatial transcriptomics to perform the analysis of several datasets already generated, to work in the Endocrinology Unit. The bioinformatician will work under the supervision of Dr. Joan Gil.
2026_84_BIOINFORMATICIAN SPECIALIZED IN SPATIAL TRANSCIPTOMICS
BADALONA
Part-time
Permanent employee
JOB DESCRIPTION
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful candidate will contribute to a research project focused on the analysis of spatial transcriptomics data from growth hormone-secreting pituitary tumours causing acromegaly.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Processing, analysing, and interpreting spatial transcriptomics datasets generated from acromegaly-associated pituitary tumours.
- Integrating multi-omics datasets, including transcriptomic, spatial transcriptomic, genomic, epigenomic, and clinical data.
- Developing and validating predictive models of treatment response using advanced statistical approaches, data mining techniques, and machine learning algorithms.
- Implementing and optimizing bioinformatics pipelines for high-throughput sequencing and multi-omics data analysis.
- Collaborating with clinicians, molecular biologists, and bioinformaticians in a multidisciplinary research environment.
- Contributing to scientific publications, project reports, grant applications, and dissemination of research findings at national and international conferences.
- Participating in the design and development of innovative computational approaches for precision medicine in acromegaly and pituitary neuroendocrine tumours.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCIE
- Bachelor's degree in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, or a related field.
- Previous experience in spatial transcriptomics data processing and analysis is essential.
- Deep knowledge of neuroendocrinology, particularly endocrine disorders caused by pituitary tumours, is required.
- Knowledge of statistical modelling and machine learning. Experience with Elastic Net models, Graph Neural Networks (GNNs), and Large Language Models (LLMs) will be considered an advantage.
- Experience in biomedical database management.
- Knowledge and experience in next-generation sequencing (NGS) data processing and analysis. Proficiency with bioinformatics tools and frameworks, including BLAST, Clustal, Bioconductor, and NGS pipelines. Familiarity with raw sequencing and Illumina array data formats (FASTQ, IDAT), as well as other common genomic formats (SAM/BAM, BED, VCF, etc.), command-line tools (BWA, SAMtools, BEDTools, etc.), and biological databases.
- Programming skills in Python, R, SQL, and Bash. Knowledge of C and C++ will be considered an advantage.
- Experience in scientific writing and interdisciplinary biomedical research.
- Fluent written and spoken English.
- Highly motivated, responsible, and organized individual with excellent attention to detail and strong project management skills.
- Proven ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams and collaborative biomedical research environments.
- Previous research experience in pituitary tumour biology or neuroendocrine diseases will be highly valued.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Indefinite contract (Science Law 17/2022).
- Part-time position (30 hours/week)
- Start date: 1st July 2026.
- Gross annual remuneration inherent to the square objected to this call, will be fixed based on the experience provided and the skills of the candidate, distributed in 12 payments.
- Flexible payment (childminding vouchers).
- 23 days holiday and 5 days for personal matters.
- Training capsules by the company.
- Be part of an excellent multidisciplinary research centre with the HRS4R badge.
- Location on the Can Ruti Campus, a first-class 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.
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:
- 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.
- 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 June 21st, 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
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.