Post Doc position in Computational Cancer Genomics

Within the framework of the UPFellows programme, a position is available for a highly motivated researcher in the Biomedical Genomics group of Nuria Lopez-Bigas at the University Pompeu Fabra in Barcelona.

The researcher will be involved in the analysis of pan-cancer genomics data, including tumour genome and transcriptome sequencing data, focused particularly in the identification of driver mutations in non-coding regions. The successful applicant will join a team of international researchers based at the Barcelona Biomedical Research Park in Barcelona.

Description

Qualifications and experience:

The ideal candidate would have a Ph.D. in bioinformatics, computer science, genomics, molecular biology or other relevant fields of biology, with research experience in computational genomics, cancer genomics, or a closely-related field. Experience in the study of non-coding regions will be an asset. She/he should have strong analytical, statistical, quantitative, and computational/ programming skills, in addition to creativity, curiosity, enthusiasm, and ability to work independently.

To comply with the conditions of the call the applicant:

must probe to hold a PhD or has earned a PhD by May 31st, 2015 and
will undertake transnational mobility, defined as the applicant not having carried out his or her main activity (work, studies, etc.) in Spain for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to the start of the application period on March 14. Short stays, such as holidays, are not considered.
Contract: Full-time position for 3 years….

Nr of positions available : 1

Research Fields

Biological sciences - Biological engineering
Computer science

Career Stage

Experienced researcher or 4-10 yrs (Post-Doc) 

Research Profiles

Recognised Researcher (R2) 

Benefits

UPFellows will receive a three-year contract with a gross salary/year of 47.300€ plus Social Security costs. In addition, selected candidates will receive:

Travel allowance: 800€/year
Contribution to Research costs: 3,000 €/year
Other economic benefits: UPF has agreements with a number of providers of consumer products and health, leisure, sports, and travel services which offer employees a wide range of benefits that will be also available to the fellows.

Furthermore, candidates will have access to a wide offer of training activities such as seminars, specific training session, etc. They will be provided with the required conditions to develop their research projects with autonomy and within a stimulating environment.

Comment/web site for additional job details

http://www.upf.edu/upfellows/call/ 

Application Deadline

20/04/2015

Envisaged Job Starting Date

01/09/2015

Application website

http://www.upf.edu/upfellow