OverviewThis job is with IBEC, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest general platform for the LGBTQ+ business community.Please do not contact the recruiter directly.With the aim to recruit research staff for the implementation of one of the sixteen "Collaborative Projects" selected in Catalonia within the framework of the Complementary Plan for Biotechnology in Catalonia, this selection process is opened. This Complementary Plan is co-funded by the Ministry of Science and Innovation and the Generalitat de Catalunya under the C17.I1 of the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan (PRTR).ResponsibilitiesThe Computational Genomics group led by Dr. David Torrents (Barcelona Supercomputing Center, BSC) is looking for a Research Assistant to be in charge of pushing a national project in collaboration with Institut d\ 'Investigacions de Ciències per la Salut Germans Trias i Pujol (IGTP).The contract will be within the framework of the "Development and implementation of integrated artificial intelligence models to predict the risk of Type 2 Diabetes" (IA4DT2) project prioritized by the IBEC under the "Plan Complementario de Biotecnologia aplicada a la Salud" (biotechnology applied to health).This Plan Complementario is co-financed by the Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación and the Generalitat de Catalunya, with funds from the European Union NextGenerationEU (PRTR-C17.I1).The successful candidate will develop research involving:Under the supervision of Dr. David Torrents (ICREA Professor), the applicant will carry out the following research activities:In charge of getting access and preparing the clinical and molecular data required for the different analyses planned within the project.Creation and implementation of the necessary machine learning models for 1) discovering the variables affecting disease development and 2) predicting the risk.The candidate must be capable of applying the models in different populations and of generating protocols to evaluate and ensure the reliability of the outcomes.Elaboration of periodical reports to facilitate the follow up by the different collaborators.Promotion of the dissemination of the findings obtained within the project with the research community.Requirements for candidatesMaster in Biomedicine, Biotechnology, Biostatistics or related discipline.Proven experience in the creation of artificial intelligence and machine learning models, and the use of statistical models.Experience in managing, organising, preparing, and analysing genetic data in large cohorts.Good programming skills in different languages including Python and R, and to be familiarised with HPC environments.Experience in the genomic analysis of complex diseases and to know the main factors predisposing to disease development (crucial).AdvantageousCandidates with previous knowledge of Type 2 Diabetes will be positively valued.We OfferNumber of available positions: 1Starting date: Between 1st of April and the 16th of June.Working conditionsFull time 18-month contract.Attractive salaryMeasures to reconcile work and family life (maternity and paternity leave, flexible schedule working hours, teleworking, 23 working days of paid holidays, 9 leave days for personal matters, among others).Stimulating, interdisciplinary research and high-quality international scientific environment.IBEC ensures equality of access to professional development opportunities irrespective of employment status, length at IBEC or other factors.The IBEC\ 's yearly training catalogue offers a wide range of training in technical and transferable skills including mobility grants and a Mentoring programme for predoctoral and postdoctoral researchers.Induction programme to facilitate incorporation at IBEC and additional support is provided for foreigners to obtain Visa-working permit and to install in Barcelona.How to applyUntil February 24thAn online application form is available through IBEC dedicated site: /Only those applications submitted before the deadline will be evaluated.ReferencePPCC-IA4DT2IBEC's Commitment on equal opportunityOur strength and excellence as an international transdisciplinary Research Institute are based on diversity. Being an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to diversity and inclusion, so that we support employees irrespective of their gender, nationality, religion, disabilities, age, sexual identity or cultural and socioeconomic background.Protection of personal dataIBEC guarantees that candidates\ ' personal data are processedin accordance with the requirements of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Law ******** on Data Protection. Personal data will be processed solely for the purposes of the selection process.Principles of the selection processIBEC is committed to the principles of the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers of the European Commission and the Open, Transparent and Merit based Recruitment principles (OTM-R).ContactIf you have any further questions regarding your application or the application process, please get in touch with us at ******. 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