The Institute
The Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG) is an international biomedical research institute of excellence, based in Barcelona, Spain, with more than 400 scientists from 44 countries. The CRG is composed by an interdisciplinary, motivated and creative scientific team which is supported both by a flexible and efficient administration and by high-end and innovative technologies.
In November 2013, the Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG) received the 'HR Excellence in Research' Award from the European Commission. This is a recognition of the Institute's commitment to developing an HR Strategy for Researchers, designed to bring the practices and procedures in line with the principles of the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers (Charter and Code).
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The role
Our lab is recruiting a software engineer to work in a RIS3CAT-funded project aiming the valorization of the European Genome-phenome Archive (EGA) for Industry and Society (VEIS). The duties of the engineer will involve taking part in collaborative medical/personal/functional genomics projects for the benefit of public health and society (including benchmarking, processing and analysing omics tools/datasets) as well as disseminating the open ecosystem of computational biomedical technologies through training, courses and dissemination activities. More specifically, we are looking for a software engineer to work at the interface with GA4GH, developing applications that are GA4GH compliant and working in the direct development of RNA and annotation related GA4CH APIs. If possible, we would also like the candidate to be involved in research in data ethics.
About the team/ lab/ department
The overarching theme of the research in our lab is the understanding of the information encoding in genomic sequences, and how this information is processed in the pathway leading from DNA to protein sequences. More specifically, we are interested in the epigenetic regulation of gene expression and RNA processing, the relationship between molecular phenotypes and higher order endophenotypes and organismal phenotypes, and the identification of functional regions on the genome of all living beings. Our group is mostly computational, and we do both large scale data analysis and development of methods, but it has also an important experimental component. We have participate and participate in many large scale international functional genomics projects, such as ENCODE, GTEx, BluePrint and others.
Studies:
• BsC/Msc/PhD in computer science, Bioinformatics or related
Technical skills required:
• proficiency in Linux
• good knowledge of version control systems (Git preferred)
• proven experience in one or more programming languages (e.g. Python, Java, Go, C)
• good understanding of web API and knowledge of related technologies (e.g. OpenAPI, RESTful)
• good knowledge of back end development
• good knowledge of front end development (e.g. HTML5, CSS, Javascript)
• expertise with web servers and databases
• previous experience with web frameworks (optional)
• knowledge of advanced front end libraries and tools (e.g. React, Less, Webpack)
Languages:
• Fluent in English
Soft skills:
• You have an open personality and capable to easily interact with people of different scientific backgrounds
• good learning skills
• expertise in solving problems and strong troubleshooting skills
• Reliability
• Imagination
• Motivation
• Curiosity
The Offer – Working Conditions
• Contract duration: Until December 2021 (an extension until December 2022 is a possibility)
• 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.
• Target start date: ASAP
We provide a highly stimulating environment with state-of-the-art infrastructures, and unique professional career development opportunities. To check out our training and development portfolio, please visit our website in the training section.
We offer and promote a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applicants regardless of age, disability, gender, nationality, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity.
The CRG is committed to reconcile a work and family life of its employees and are offering extended vacation period and the possibility to benefit from flexible working hours.
Application Procedure
All applications must include:
1. A motivation letter addressed to Dr Roderic Guigó
2. A complete CV including contact details.
3. Contact details of two referees.
All applications must be addressed to Dr. Roderic Guigó and be submitted online on the CRG Career site - www.crg.eu/en/content/careers/job-opportunities
Selection Process
₋ Pre-selection: The pre-selection process will be based on qualifications and expertise reflected on the candidates CVS. It will be merit-based.
₋ Interview: Preselected candidates will be interviewed by the Hiring Manager of the position and a selection panel if required.
₋ Offer Letter: Once the successful candidate is identified the Human Resources department will send a Job Offer, specifying the start day, salary, working conditions, among other important details.
Deadline: Please submit your application by February 7th, 2021
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