Technician / Bio-Computational Expert

Mission of the role We are seeking a talented computational expert with experience in next-generation sequencing data (especially RNA-seq), genomic and/or network analyses. The job will involve several major tasks: (i) performing specific studies of alternative splicing using our standard pipeline for RNA-seq data plus associated statistical analysis; (ii) re-write parts of our analysis pipeline to improve efficiency and usability by external academic users; (iii) identification of targets and associated motifs for specific RNA binding proteins; (iv) genomic to proteomic sequence analyses across long phylogenetic distances. Requirements

Studies:

• Degree in Informatics / Mathematics / Physics / Biology.

Technical skills required:

• Proficient programming in bash, perl and R.
• Experience on transcriptomic analyses.
• Statistics applied to omics analyses.
• Experience on evolutionary analyses.

Additional beneficial skills:

• Previous experience on academic research.

Languages:

• Fluent level of English

Soft skills:

• Highly interactive with other members of the group.
• Capable of working rigorously and flexibly in respond to research demands.

The Offer

• Duration: 1 year renewable contract up to 5 years.
• Estimated annual gross salary: A competitive salary will be provided, which will be well matched relative to the cost of living in Barcelona, and adjusted according to experience
• Starting date: As soon as possible from April 2015.

We offer work in a highly stimulating environment with state-of-the-art infrastructure, providing the successful applicant with unique opportunities to develop a strong technical portfolio. Application Procedure All applications must include:

1. A cover letter addressed to Dr. Manuel Irimia.
2. A full CV including contact details.
3. Two contacts for further references.

Deadline: Until position is filled. Applications will be considered as soon as they are received.