Postdoctoral in Digital Genomics Group: The Spanish National Cancer Research Centre (CNIO) is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Assistant to join the newly formed Digital Genomics Group under the leadership of PI Marcos Díaz-Gay. This position offers an exciting opportunity to develop innovative computational methods for analyzing mutational signatures and tumor evolution using large-scale human cancer sequencing data.
Postdoctoral Research Assistant for the Digital Genomics Group
Designation
Postdoctoral Research Assistant
Research Area
Digital Genomics, Cancer Genomics, Computational Biology
Location
Madrid, Spain
Eligibility/Qualification
- Essential:
- PhD in computational biology, bioinformatics, statistics, computer science, machine learning, artificial intelligence, or related disciplines.
- Experience in at least one of the following areas: cancer genomics/transcriptomics, evolutionary biology, human genetics, germline predisposition, biostatistics, or machine learning.
- Proficiency in at least one programming language (preferably R and/or Python).
- Strong spoken and written English communication skills.
- Desirable:
- Experience with high-performance computing (HPC) cluster systems and/or cloud computing.
- Experience in building well-documented and tested scientific software packages.
- Hands-on experience with bioinformatics tools for mutational signatures, mutation calling, or tumor evolution analysis.
- Background knowledge in colorectal or lung cancer biology and relevant wet lab techniques.
Job Description
As a Postdoctoral Research Assistant in the Digital Genomics Group, you will:
- Develop computational methods to analyze mutational signatures and tumor evolution from next-generation sequencing (NGS) data.
- Utilize machine learning techniques to extract mutational patterns from large datasets.
- Contribute to a cohort of over 20,000 whole-genome sequenced tumors from diverse populations across various geographical regions.
- Collaborate with national and international partners to elucidate the impact of epidemiological factors and molecular alterations on cancer risk.
- Help shape a collaborative and dynamic research environment as the lab is in its founding stages.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send their CV and a cover letter indicating the reference: AIDG in the subject line of the email to empleo@cnio.es. Applications that do not include this reference will not be considered.
Last Date to Apply
November 20, 2024, 23:59:00 CEST
Join us at CNIO and contribute to groundbreaking research in cancer genomics with a focus on mutational signatures and tumor evolution. Your expertise can make a significant impact in cancer diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment selection.
