The Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) is a cutting-edge institute addressing global public health challenges through research, translation into policy and education. ISGlobal has a broad portfolio in communicable and non-communicable diseases including environmental and climate determinants, and applies a multidisciplinary scientific approach ranging from the molecular to the population level. Research is organized in five programs: Climate, Air Pollution, Nature and Urban Health; Environment and Health over the Lifecourse; Global Viral and Bacterial Infections; Malaria and Neglected Parasitic Diseases and Maternal Child and Reproductive Health. ISGlobal is accredited with the Severo Ochoa distinction, a seal of excellence of the Spanish Science Ministry.

Venue
Barcelona

What We Are Looking for


ISGlobal is seeking aperson who provides highly qualified input and research support in order to better exploit the scientific contribution of the project. PhD in computational biology / bioinformatics or MsC with equivalent experiencewill be determinant. This person will be in charge of taking over and managing activities of the project Development of a new intelligent and predictive tool for the early diagnosis and improved treatment of sepsis funded by Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación. The overall project goal is to develop a precision medicine solution for the diagnosis of sepsis by combining faster pathogen identification and antimicrobial susceptibility results, together with an immune system classifier method to deliver a rapid and accurate management of the patient.



Proyecto CPP2021-008464 financiado por MCIN/AEI /10.13039/501100011033 y por la Unión Europea NextGenerationEU/ PRTR


TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE /QUALIFICATIONS


● Experience on analysis of WGS of bacterial DNA, targeting Antimicrobial Resistance Genes and Virulence encoding Factors Genes and metagenomics. A person combining computer science and biology will be ideal.



SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS


PhD in computational biology / bioinformatics or MsC with equivalent experience.



KEY RESPONSIBILITIES


Supervise the correct development of the project from a technical point of view.
Identify the project needs and find solutions on its deviations.
Implementation and execution of specific analysis pipelines for the project.
Interpretation and presentation of research results.



SPECIFIC DUTIES


Minimum of 2 years of experience in comparative genomics / phylogenetics projects
Demonstrable practical knowledge of computer programming languages: python, R, bash...
Proficiency in processing and analyzing WGS, RNA-seq, and other relevant datasets.
Experience with software version control, Nextflow technologies and/or HPC environments is a plus.
Analysis of the whole genome sequence data of different bacteria with different aims
Analysis of gene variation in antibiotic resistant selected mutant
Implementation and execution of specific analysis pipelines for the project.
Interpretation and presentation of research results.



AUXILIAR TASK


This job description reflects the present requirements of the post but may evolve at any time in the future as duties and responsibilities change and/or develop providing there is appropriate consultation with the post-holder.
This job description is not a definitive or exhaustive list of responsibilities but identifies the key responsibilities and tasks of the post holder. The specific objectives of the post holder will be subject to review as part of the individual professional assessment process .



SKILLS


Teamwork.
Problem resolution.
Learning capacity.

The post holder will adhere to ISGlobal principles contained in People management policy, including Equity, diversity and health safety. The post holder will respect, and accountable to ensure ISGlobal policies and procedures .


LANGUAGE LEVEL


Advanced English Level
Spanish and Catalan user level will be appreciated



CONDITIONS


Duration:10’5 months
Starting date: From 1/4/2024 to 15/2/2025
Contract: Full time
Salary Range: STAFF SCIENTIST A



HOW TO APPLY


Applicants must fill in therequest formand include the following code reference position:Bioinformatic_Sepsis_Mar24, attach the CV and a Cover Letter. Each attached document must be named with the candidate name and surname.

The receipt of applications will be openuntil 19th March.
Applications will be accepted until 17.00 CET of the closing date.
Only the applications submitted through the request form will be considered.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The interviews could be placed during the reception candidatures period.


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