The Germans Trias i Pujol Research Institute is seeking a Data Engineer & Analyst to work in the Childhood Liver Oncology group to complete, refine, and scale an advanced Power BI analytical platform currently in development. The primary goal of this position is to finalize the automation of our biorepository, clinical, pathological and molecular data integration pipelines and polish the semantic model, increasing the operational productivity of our research.
2026_85_DATA ENGINEER
BADALONA
Full-time
Trainee
JOB DESCRIPTION
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
- Collaborate to complete and scale automated ETL pipelines to harmonise heterogeneous clinical and pathological datasets across European institutions.
- Finalize and refine the Power BI semantic model, optimising VertiPaq engine performance and ensuring deterministic filter propagation.
- Program and update advanced DAX measures, Calculation Groups, and Gap Analysis architectures to monitor protocol compliance.
- Increase the operational productivity of the consortium by automating data reconciliation tasks.
- Deploy and maintain the embedded data quality monitoring framework (Completeness, Uniqueness, Referential Integrity).
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCIE
- Bachelor's degree in Data Science and Engineering.
- Fluent in English, Catalan, and Spanish.
- Knowledge in PowerBI, DAX, ETL, Python.
- High analytical problem-solving capacity, strong communication skills to interact with clinicians and pathologists, and a proactive focus on automating repetitive workflows.
- Proven experience in designing data architectures, resolving complex relational challenges (e.g., biological lineage tracking), and implementing data quality monitoring systems in clinical or research environments.
- Previous experience in the development of Power BI tools in the field of biomedical sciences and knowledge of advanced workflow automation tool will be considered an asset.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Training contract.
- Full time.
- Date of incorporation: immediate.
- 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
https://www.germanstrias.org/ca/research/cancer/2/grup-d-oncologia-hepatica-infantil-c-log
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.