PhD Positions in Bioinformatics: The Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Pere Virgili (IISPV) is seeking two PhD candidates with strong skills in bioinformatics to engage in a groundbreaking research project focused on environmental health risk assessment. This opportunity emphasizes translational health research within a multidisciplinary environment.
Designation
PhD Candidates in Bioinformatics
Research Area
- Environmental health risk assessment
- Bioinformatics
- Predictive modeling
- Machine learning
- QSAR (Quantitative Structure-Activity Relationship)
- PBPK (Physiologically-Based Pharmacokinetic) modeling
- OMICS (transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics)
Location
Hospital Universitari Sant Joan de Reus and Parc Sanitari Joan XXIII, Tarragona, Spain
Eligibility/Qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Essential Qualifications | – MSc in bioinformatics, pharmacy, computational biology, data science, or related fields – Strong programming skills in R/Python or other programming languages – Core knowledge in machine learning, QSAR, PBPK modeling, or OMICS data analysis |
| Desirable Skills | – Knowledge of toxicology or systems biology – Familiarity with modeling tools and programming languages – Good communication skills in English – Hands-on experience with R or Python |
Description
The selected candidates will join the Insilico vida lab as part of the Tecnatox group, engaging in cutting-edge research involving the development and application of QSAR models, design of PBPK models for predicting kinetics, and implementation of machine learning algorithms on biological datasets. Candidates will have an opportunity to work on significant EU research projects such as PARC, ENVESOME, and MERLON.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send their applications via email to vikas.kumar@iispv.cat, including:
- Updated CV
- Motivation letter outlining suitability for the position
Last Date to Apply
Open until suitable candidates are found.
