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Research Engineer - Multiomics integration and AI techniques to Study Chromatin Dynamics and Drug Synergies in Cancer (RE2)
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Sunday, 13 July, 2025
Reference: 447_25_LS_CB_RE2
Job title: Research Engineer - Multiomics integration and AI techniques to Study Chromatin Dynamics and Drug Synergies in Cancer (RE2)
About BSC
The Barcelona Supercomputing Center - Centro Nacional de Supercomputación (BSC-CNS) is the leading supercomputing center in Spain.
It houses MareNostrum, one of the most powerful supercomputers in Europe, was a founding and hosting member of the former European HPC infrastructure PRACE (Partnership for Advanced Computing in Europe), and is now hosting entity for EuroHPC JU, the Joint Undertaking that leads large-scale investments and HPC provision in Europe.
The mission of BSC is to research, develop and manage information technologies in order to facilitate scientific progress.
BSC combines HPC service provision and R&D into both computer and computational science (life, earth and engineering sciences) under one roof, and currently has over 1000 staff from 60 countries.
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We are particularly interested for this role in the strengths and lived experiences of women and underrepresented groups to help us avoid perpetuating biases and oversights in science and IT research.
In instances of equal merit, the incorporation of the under-represented sex will be favoured.
We promote Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, fostering an environment where each and every one of us is appreciated for who we are, regardless of our differences.
If you consider that you do not meet all the requirements, we encourage you to continue applying for the job offer.
We value diversity of experiences and skills, and you could bring unique perspectives to our team.
Context And Mission
The Computational Biology Group, led by ICREA Professor Alfonso Valencia, is looking for a Senior Research Engineer (RE2) to support data analysis across several research projects.
These include the study of chromatin dynamics during B-cell differentiation, the prediction of drug synergies in cancer, and the mechanistic investigation of organoid development.
Located within the Life Sciences Department at the Barcelona Supercomputing Center (BSC), the group operates in an international and multidisciplinary research environment encompassing diverse areas of computational biology, from genomics and bioinformatics to computational biochemistry and epidemiology.
The Computational Biology Group () is involved in a broad range of national and international initiatives focused on multilayer network modelling, epigenomics, and systems biology.
The successful candidate will work under the supervision of Dr. José Carbonell and will be part of a multidisciplinary and international team.
The role involves applying advanced statistical methods, artificial intelligence, and computational simulations to address key innovations in precision medicine and cancer biology The position also offers the opportunity to engage in collaborative research with top-tier institutions such as the Josep Carreras Leukaemia Research Institute (IJC) and the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Oncológicas (CNIO), within the framework of national and European projects.
Key Duties
Apply established data science and bioinformatics pipelines to analyse various types of molecular dataPerform integration of multi-omics datasets (e.g., transcriptomics, epigenomics, proteomics) to support systems-level insightsExplore and apply state-of-the-art AI and machine learning techniques for modelling complex biological phenomenaContribute to the design, preparation, and dissemination of research findings, including reports, presentations, and publicationsProactive participation in internal meetings, collaborative discussions, and broader scientific exchanges within the group and with external partners
Requirements
EducationA degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related fieldAlternatively, a degree in Bioinformatics, Biomedical Sciences, or a related life science disciplineEssential Knowledge and Professional ExperienceDemonstrated experience in data analysis and multi-omics data integrationProficiency in programming languages commonly used in data science and bioinformatics, particularly R and PythonFamiliarity with UNIX/Linux environments for computational workflowsAbility to access, interpret, and critically evaluate scientific literatureAdditional Knowledge and Professional ExperiencePrevious experience in life sciences research, particularly in genomics or systems biologyKnowledge and hands-on experience with artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning methodologies, including frameworks such as Keras, PyTorch or TensorflowPrevious experience working with single-cell sequencing dataFluency in English (spoken and written) is requiredCompetencesStrong communication and presentation skills, both written and oralAbility to work autonomously while also being an effective team player
Conditions
The position will be located at BSC within the Life Sciences DepartmentWe offer a full-time contract (37.5h/week), a good working environment, a highly stimulating environment with state-of-the-art infrastructure, flexible working hours, extensive training plan, restaurant tickets, private health insurance, support to the relocation proceduresDuration: Open-ended contract due to technical and scientific activities linked to the project and budget durationHolidays: 23 paid vacation days plus 24th and 31st of December per our collective agreementSalary: we offer a competitive salary commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the candidate and according to the cost of living in BarcelonaStarting date: asap
Applications procedure and process
All applications must be submitted via the BSC website and contain:
A full CV in English including contact detailsA cover/motivation letter with a statement of interest in English, clearly specifying for which specific area and topics the applicant wishes to be considered.
Additionally, two references for further contacts must be included.
Applications without this document will not be considered.
Development of the recruitment process
The selection will be carried out through a competitive examination system ("Concurso-Oposición").
The Recruitment Process Consists Of Two Phases
Curriculum Analysis: Evaluation of previous experience and/or scientific history, degree, training, and other professional information relevant to the position.
- 40 pointsInterview phase: The highest-rated candidates at the curriculum level will be invited to the interview phase, conducted by the corresponding department and Human Resources.
- 60 points.
The recruitment panel will be composed of at least three people, ensuring at least 25% representation of women.
In accordance with OTM-R principles, a gender-balanced recruitment panel is formed for each vacancy at the beginning of the process.
After reviewing the content of the applications, the panel will begin the interviews, with at least one technical and one administrative interview.
At a minimum, a personality questionnaire as well as a technical exercise will be conducted during the process.
The panel will make a final decision, and all individuals who participated in the interview phase will receive feedback with details on the acceptance or rejection of their profile.
At BSC, we seek continuous improvement in our recruitment processes.
For any suggestions or comments/complaints about our recruitment processes, please contact ******.
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Deadline
The vacancy will remain open until a suitable candidate has been hired.
Applications will be regularly reviewed and potential candidates will be contacted.
OTM-R principles for selection processes
BSC-CNS 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).
This is applied for any potential candidate in all our processes, for example by creating gender-balanced recruitment panels and recognizing career breaks etc.
BSC-CNS is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable state or local law.
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