Bioinformatics Technician (Liver diseases)
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Job Summary
VHIR is seeking a Bioinformatics Technician to join the Liver Diseases Research Group at the Vall dHebron Research Institute (VHIR). This group focuses on translational research in liver diseases combining clinical insight with advanced molecular and computational approaches to improve patient diagnosis and treatment. The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary and collaborative environment contributing specialised expertise in metagenomics to support cutting-edge research including the development of bioinformatic tools and the analysis of complex sequencing datasets.
Main responsibilities and duties:
Develop and optimise metagenomic software tools.
Teach new students on bioinformatic analysis following metagenomics runs and data acquisition.
Collaborate in writing papers.
Prepare and mentor new students.
Education and qualifications:
Required:
Bachelors Degree in Bioinformatics ESCI-UPF (other degrees will not be considered).
Masters Degree in Genetics and Genomics.
Master in Translational Biomedical Research offered by VHIR.
Extensive expertise in next-generation sequencing and metagenomics.
Fluency in Catalan Spanish and English (business level).
Minimum h-index of 9.
Minimum of 12 published papers in international journals at least two as a first author.
Minimum of participation in 8 poster or oral presentations in seminars/meetings.
Desirable:
Strong teaching skills.
Excellent ability in delivering oral presentations at local national and international meetings.
Experience and knowledge:
Required:
At least 4 years of experience working in molecular biology and next-generation sequencing of RNA viruses.
Experience in developing pipelines for metagenomics analysis to detect pathogens.
Experience in deep-sequencing methodology.
Experience in deep-sequencing viral data analysis in metagenomics.
Experience in integration of multi-omics datasets.
Experience in synthetic biology constructing genetic circuits.
Knowledge of viruses gradient isolation data collection and analysis
Ability to teach and mentor new students
Self-motivates enthusiastic and committed to the work to be developed.
Participation in competitive projects.
Desirable:
Experience in DNA and RNA extraction.
Experience in NGS.
Labour conditions:
Working hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week).
Starting date: September 2026.
Gross annual salary: Remuneration will be determined by experience skills and responsibilities and aligned with the Collective Agreement pay scale.
Contract type: Technical and scientific activities contract linked to project activities.
What can we offer
Incorporation into the Vall dHebron Research Institute (VHIR) a public sector institution that promotes and develops biomedical research innovation and teaching at Vall dHebron University Hospital (HUVH) the largest hospital in Barcelona and the largest within the Catalan Institute of Health (ICS).
A dynamic scientific environment of excellence where cutting-edge biomedical projects are continuously developed.
Continuous learning and career development pathways.
Flexible working hours.
23 days of annual leave plus 9 personal days.
Flexible remuneration programme including meal vouchers health insurance transport and more.
Corporate benefits platform offering significant discounts on travel culture technology gastronomy sports and more.
Healthy offering Feel Good Feel VHIR: VHIRs wellbeing programme offers a variety of activities to help staff thrivephysically mentally and socially. Through four pillarsFeel Well Feel Connected Feel Empowered Feel Welcomedit fosters health growth and community.
International mobility support (Welcome Services): we aim to make your arrival in Barcelona smooth and pleasant by providing city information guidance on required procedures access to the International Welcome Desk family support and assistance with finding accommodation.
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How We Hire:
Pre-selection: Candidates are shortlisted based on their skills qualifications and relevant experience as outlined in their CVs.
Interviews: Meetings may be held with Talent Acquisition and/or the hiring manager.
Practical assessment: Depending on the role candidates may complete a case study technical task presentation or written exercise on-site or remotely.
Checks: Education references and other job-related verifications may be carried out.
Job offer: The selected candidate receives a formal job offer upon successful completion of the process.
VHIR embraces Equality and Diversity. As reflected in our values we work toward ensuring inclusion and equal opportunity in recruitment hiring training and management for all staff within the organization regardless of gender civil status family status sexual orientation gender identity and expression religion age functional diversity or ethnicity.
Information on Personal Data Protection:
Data Controller: Fundació Hospital Universitari Vall dHebron Institut de Recerca -VHIR-. Purpose: Personnel selection. Legal Basis: Your consent. Data retention period: One year. If you are selected as long as the employment relationship is in force and legal responsibilities may arise. Data sharing: Does not occur except for communications necessary to fulfill the purpose and those required by law to public and private bodies. Rights: You can access rectify delete object to and limit the processing of data as well as request data portability where applicable by contacting . DPO: . More information:
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