Overview
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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).
Responsibilities
The 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 candidates
Master 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).
Advantageous
Candidates with previous knowledge of Type 2 Diabetes will be positively valued.
We Offer
Number of available positions: 1
Starting date: Between 1st of April and the 16th of June.
Working conditions
Full time 18-month contract.
Attractive salary
Measures to reconcile work and family life (maternity and paternity leave, adaptable 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 apply
Until February 24th
An online application form is available through IBEC dedicated site: /
Only those applications submitted before the deadline will be evaluated.
Reference
PPCC-IA4DT2
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