The IGTP is seeking a bioinformatician / data scientist to fill an open position in the High Content Genomics and Bioinformatics Unit of the institute to carry out tasks related to the processing and analysis of massive data. The successful candidate will provide support in bioinformatic analysis of datasets mainly derived from microarray and deep sequencing experiments, and from biomedical data science projects.
The institute is attached to one of the largest teaching hospitals in the Barcelona area, the Germans Trias i Pujol University Hospital (HUGTP), located on the surrounding biomedical Campus Can Ruti. The IGTP is a CERCA center; member of the biocluster supported and supervised by the Generalitat de Catalunya. It is also accredited as a Center of Excellence by the Instituto de Salud Carlos III (Spanish Government) and, in this sense, acts as an umbrella organization for scientific research on campus, where it works closely with other centers located there. Bioinformatics and, in particular, genomics is a research area shared by many research groups on the Can Ruti campus that make use of the services offered by the Unit.
2026_113_BIOINFORMATICIAN / DATA SCIENTIST
BADALONA
Tiempo completo
Duración determinada
26.000 € per year
DESCRIPCIÓN DE LA OCUPACIÓN
FUNCIONES
- Pre-processing and quality control of genomic data, including bulk, single cell and spatial data and microarray and next generation sequencing technologies.
- Applying machine learning and artificial intelligence algorithms for classification of cell types and inference of functional status and text using large language models (LLMs).
- Integrative analysis of clinical, medical imaging, histopathological, genomic, epigenomic, metagenomic, transcriptomic, metabolomic and/or proteomic data.
- Communication with collaborators and core facility users and preparation of results reports.
- Maintenance of data repository and documentation of procedures and bioinformatics tools to ensure reproducibility of analyses.
SE REQUIERE
The following requirements are mandatory:
- Master with 120 additional ECTSn in bioinformatics / data science / bioengineering (or biomedical sciences or computer sciences with formal training in bioinformatics)
- Good knowledge of the English language (read, written and spoken)
- Demonstrable practical knowledge of computer programming languages: python, R, perl, bash, awk.
- Experience as an advanced Linux system user.
- Good knowledge of statistics, and use and/or development of bioinformatics and/or machine learning and/or artificial intelligence tools applied to massive data analysis.
- Postgraduate training including baccalaureate (BS), master (MSc) or doctoral (PhD) degree studies or equivalent experience in the field .
- Previous experience in data analysis in multidisciplinary research environments in biomedical settings.
SE OFRECE
- Indefinite contract (Science Law 14/2011) Full-time contract
- 26.000 gross salary
- 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 and meal voucher).
- 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.
PARA MÁS INFORMACIÓN
PRESENTACIÓN DE SOLICITUDES
Interested persons must attach to the application:
- Motivation letter explaining their interest in the position.
- Updated CV.
- Contact of 2-3 references.
- 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.
PLAZO DE PRESENTACIÓN
The call for applications will close on August 22nd, 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.