Created in 2005 by the Generalitat de Catalunya (Government of Catalonia) and the University of Barcelona, IRB Barcelona is a Severo Ochoa Centre of Excellence—a seal that was awarded in 2011.

The institute is devoted to conducting research of excellence in biomedicine and to transferring results to clinical practice, thus improving people’s quality of life, while simultaneously promoting the training of outstanding researchers, technology transfer, and public communication of science. Its 28 laboratories and seven core facilities address basic questions in biology and are orientated to diseases such as cancer, metastasis, Alzheimer’s, diabetes, and rare conditions.

IRB Barcelona is an international centre that hosts 400 members and 35 nationalities. It is located in the Barcelona Science Park. IRB Barcelona forms part of the Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology (BIST) and the “Xarxa de Centres de Recerca de Catalunya” (CERCA).

IRB Barcelona is seeking a Bioinformatician to work in the field of Mass Spectrometry and Proteomics.

DUTIES: 

• Provide support in proteomics data analysis: Develop and implement data analysis workflows and visualisation tools for mass spectrometry and proteomics experiments.

• Perform statistical and high-throughput proteomic data analysis both by bottom-up and top-down proteomics. Functional analysis of proteomic data, functional classification and pathway analysis.

• Develop or improve existing workflows for proteomics quantitative data analysis.

• Help with the storage of big data, and with the maintenance of software for facility management.

• Train the members of the MSPCF in the use of dedicated software and data analysis workflows.

• Provide expert advice in the domain of bioinformatics to the IRB scientific community and collaborators.

Must Have – Required

• Experience: Experience in developing in Python and/or R for applied statistical analyses. Understanding of omics data and biological processes.

• Knowledge: A PhD/Master’s degree in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, Computer Science, Chemistry/Physics or a related discipline.

• Skills: Proactive person with the ability to work as part of a team. Critical and innovative thinking.

Desirable

• Experience: Strong background in mass spectrometry (Familiar with TMT, DDA, DIA, PRM, absolute quantification, structural proteomics). Background in chemical biology and/or targeted protein degradation is a plus.

• Knowledge: Strong biomedical background. Previous experience with version control systems (Git).

• Skills: Willingness to work for users and to develop software for the facility on demand. Flexibility. Used to work with tight delivery dates.

WORKING CONDITIONS & ENTITLEMENTS:

• Working conditions: Employed in compliance with Spanish legislation and regulations under a full-time contract. Employees receive the benefits of the Spanish Social Security system covering sickness, maternity/paternity leaves and injuries at work.
• Estimated annual gross salary: Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• International environment: The opportunity to join a prestigious, diverse and inclusive international research institution and to become a member of an established research group.
• Benefits: Continuous training in a high-quality environment with unique professional career opportunities. 

HOW TO APPLY & SELECTION PROCESS:

• Deadline for applications: 12/01/2023 (If no suitable candidate is found, the deadline will be extended) 
• Number of positions available: 1
• Selection process:
  • Pre-selection: Will be based on CV, motivation letter, experience, management of research and innovation. 
  • Interviews: Short-listed candidates will be interviewed.
  • Job offer: Will be sent to the successful candidate after the interview. 

Note: The strengths and weaknesses of the applications will be provided upon request.