CRG Bioinformatician
CRG Programme: Bioinformatics and Genomics
CRG Group: Microarray Laboratory
Ref. BG/LS/BIOINF/03-011007
1. Post Description: BIOINFORMATICIAN
DUTIES: To provide expert support for the development of customized tools for data analysis
of microarray experiments and integration with other types of high throughput genomic data.
The successful candidate will be the leader and part of an interdisciplinary team interacting
with members from the Bioinformatics and Genomics program at the CRG.
LOCATION: The CRG (Center for Genomic Regulation) is an up and growing research
institution with state of the art facilities in the brand new building of the PRBB (Barcelona
Biomedical Research Park). It is located in downtown Barcelona, on the Mediterranean
seafront. Barcelona is an attractive cosmopolitan city in North Eastern Spain, in the region of
Catalonia, with warm, easygoing and hospitable people and a rich history,. It has all the
amenities of a large modern city, including lots of cultural activities, and the comforts of
extensive public service and transportation system. The PRBB has a growing research
community, with people from many countries, and a critical mass in bioinformatics and
molecular biology, offering exciting opportunities for young scientists.
2. Candidate requirements
* Experience: Bioinformatics and/or statistics
* Studies: A university degree (Diploma, BS, MSc, or PhD) in statistics, mathematics or
computer science is preferred (although, with relevant background, other degrees in
biology, biochemistry, chemistry, pharmacy, physics or medicine will be considered)
* Languages: knowledge of English
* Computer skills: Familiarity with microarray data analysis and/or serial analysis of gene
expression and/or other sequence analysis (commercial or academic software packages).
Experience with the R statistical environment and Bioconductor tools highly desirable.
Knowledge of the linux operative system, basic/advanced programming (perl, python or
related), as well as some background in molecular biology will also be considered strong
assets.
* Personality: Independent, fast learner, with good communication skills and proven track
record of team work.
3. Conditions
* Type of contract: 3 year contract
* Estimated annual gross salary: competitive salary according to profile and experience
* Starting date: from November 1, 2007
4. Application procedure
All applications must include:
* A presentation letter addressed to Lauro Sumoy indicating the reference number.
* A full CV including your contact details.
* 2 reference letters should be included.
* Deadline: October 31, 2007
Please submit your applications to the following e-mail addresses, indicating the offer reference in the
message subject:
lauro.sumoy@crg.es
Centre de Regulació Genòmica (CRG)
Dr. Aiguader, 88, 08003 Barcelona, Spain
 
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