The Bioinformatics / Biostatistics Unit collaborates with the IRB Barcelona’s community in the design and analysis of their experiments, either in vivo, in vitro or in silico. The unit is committed to providing a competitive advantage by developing tailored solutions and conducting methodological research. To do so, we engage in bioinformatics and statistical consulting from experimental design to publication, resulting in close collaborations with experimentalists in every stage of the way. We have an outstanding record of publications in high impact journals and offer a unique environment for practicing the most exciting science.

IRB Barcelona is seeking a dedicated Data Analysis Expert to support our Biostatistics/Bioinformatics Core Facility. The successful candidate will participate in data analysis and methodology development for diverse data types and research projects. This role will take part in experimental design, data processing, analysis and interpretation of results, and will offer consultation for researchers at IRB Barcelona. Moreover, she/he will actively participate in teaching of statistics courses and will help setup and apply best practices for data management and reproducible science.

Key responsibilities

• Provide support in biological data analysis: process and analyze data from diverse platforms such as next generation sequencing, clinical databases, proteomics, single cell data, etc.
• Develop tailored solutions and cutting-edge methodology for the analysis of data in collaboration with experimental researchers
• Provide access, manage information and analyze data from public databases such as dbSNP, 1000 genomes, GWAS, GEO, TCGA
• Provide statistical consulting to the IRB's community

You have

• Experience:
  • Programming experience in R and python for applied statistical analyses
  • Experience in analyzing next generation sequencing data
  • Experience in linear models and experimental design

• Qualifications:
  • Masters degree in Statistics, bioinformatics, computational biology or related fields

• Languages:
  • Excellent use of written and spoken English
  • Spanish and Catalan in professional setting

• Technical Skills:
  • Professional programming in R and/or python
  • Ability to apply statistical concepts to biological settings

• Competences:
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to learn new biological concepts
  • Ability to work in multiple projects simultaneously
  • Highly motivated and collaborative person.
  • Willing to keep on learning.
  • Ability to work independently in a demanding research environment.

You might also have

• Experience in analyzing single cell or spatial data; and/or
• Experience in managing data according to best practices in the field; and/or
• Use of AI as an aid for programming, literature mining or analyzing of genomic data

What we offer:

To be a part a part of something meaningful: We are a biomedical research centre that tirelessly works to achieve a society free of diseases. Our mission is to carry out research of excellence to cure cancer and other diseases linked to ageing.

Good Working conditions: Permanent contract (Científico Técnico) linked to the Biostatistics/Bioinformatics Unit. Flexible working hours schedule. 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 leave and injuries at work.

Competitive salary: commensurate with experience and qualifications.

International Environment: we are home to nearly 500 researchers, technical and support staff from 45 countries.

To be a member of our State-of-the-Art Core Facilities: Scientists at IRB Barcelona thrive with unparalleled support from our extensive Core Facilities, equipped with the latest technologies and scientific services. These essential resources drive our research excellence, delivering cutting-edge innovations rapidly to our team.

Continuous Training: Transversal and general training is offered to our community (examples include research seminars, conferences, training in time management, scientific integrity, gender equality, health and safety, languages courses and emotional wellbeing).

Relocation & Visa Assistance: Trained staff provides support on visa paperwork, administrative requirements, and practical information on living and working in Barcelona, etc.

Social Life: We like to have fun. We promote several activities, like a Football League, an annual skiing trip, a Mountaineering Club, a Running Club and "Cool-off sessions", where members meet informally for drinks, snacks and scientific discussions.

Fairness: Our recruitment is open, transparent and merit-based, and all applicants compete on the same terms. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, ethnic origin or disability.

 HOW TO APPLY & SELECTION PROCESS:

• Deadline for applications: 15/01/2026 (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.
  • 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.

About us, the institute

Created in 2005 by the Generalitat de Catalunya (Government of Catalonia) and the University of Barcelona, IRB Barcelona, a Severo Ochoa Centre of Excellence since the first call in 2011, has received the accreditation four consecutive times.

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 29 laboratories and seven core facilities address basic questions in biology and are oriented towards diseases such as cancer, metastasis, Alzheimer’s, diabetes, and rare conditions.

IRB Barcelona is an international centre that hosts 500 members from 45 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).