Job Information
- Organisation/Company
- University of Zaragoza
- Department
- Electrical Engineering
- Research Field
- Engineering » Biomedical engineeringMathematics » StatisticsMedical sciences » Health sciencesBiological sciences » Biology
- Researcher Profile
- Recognised Researcher (R2)
- Country
- Spain
- Application Deadline
- Type of Contract
- Permanent
- Job Status
- Full-time
- Hours Per Week
- 37.5
- Offer Starting Date
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
- European Union / Next Generation EU
- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
- No
Offer Description
Positions and project
The Biomedical Signal Interpretation and Computational Simulation (BSICoS) group at the University of Zaragoza (Spain) seeks 1 Postdoctoral Researcher to work on the optimization of non-invasive and early sudden cardiac death (SCD) risk stratification, clinical diagnosis and disease prognosis via the integrative use of artificial intelligence (AI), signal processing, statistical genetics, bioinformatics and electrophysiological knowledge.
The position is part of project SUDDEN (CNS2023-143599) from the Spanish National Call ‘Proyectos Consolidación Investigadora 2023’, led by Dr Julia Ramírez, funded by the Spanish Research, Innovation and Universities Ministry.
SUDDEN aims at identifying electrocardiogram (ECG) and genetic markers of SCD risk in individuals without known cardiovascular disease and to investigate their mechanisms and their association with SCD risk in different populations through a combination of data analysis, statistical genetics and AI. We have access to different databases such as UK Biobank with ~500,000 participants, as well as clinical databases.
The candidate will be involved in 1) identifying genetic variants associated with AI-based ECG indices of SCD risk and 2) investigating their clinical utility in the early prediction of SCD risk. As part of SUDDEN, the candidate will be involved in an international collaboration with Prof Patricia Munroe’s team, Queen Mary University of London, London, United Kingdom.
Qualifications
The candidate must hold a PhD in Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics or Bioinformatics and be main author of relevant journal publications. Expertise in programming, statistical genetics and bioinformatics is required. Strong oral and written communication skills in English are a must. Experience in R and bash programming is also essential. Previous experience with signal processing is considered a plus.
The I3A Institute at University of Zaragoza
The Aragon Institute of Engineering Research (I3A), https://i3a.unizar.es/es, within the Uni-versity of Zaragoza, comprises more than 500 researchers and a vibrant environment for multidisciplinary research. BSICoS group, https://bsicos.i3a.es/, is a leading group expert in the development of data science and, modeling and simulation of cardiac electrophysiology to aid in the diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of cardiovascular diseases and conditions.
Application
Applicants are required to send a cover letter and a 2-page CV to Dr Julia Ramírez (Julia.Ramirez@unizar.es).
The closing date for applications is March 8th 2024. Interviews are expected to be held in the week commencing on March 11th.
The candidate is expected to start on April 1st 2024, or as soon as possible thereafter.
Requirements
- Research Field
- Engineering
- Education Level
- PhD or equivalent
- Research Field
- Mathematics » Statistics
- Education Level
- PhD or equivalent
- Research Field
- Computer science » Informatics
- Education Level
- PhD or equivalent
The candidate must hold a PhD in Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics or Bioinformatics and be main author of relevant journal publications. Expertise in programming, statistical genetics and bioinformatics is required. Strong oral and written communication skills in English are a must. Experience in R and bash programming is also essential. Previous experience with signal processing is considered a plus.
- Languages
- ENGLISH
- Level
- Excellent
Additional Information
Applicants are required to send a cover letter and a 2-page CV to Dr Julia Ramírez (Julia.Ramirez@unizar.es).
The closing date for applications is March 8th 2024. Interviews are expected to be held in the week commencing on March 11th.
The candidate is expected to start on April 1st 2024, or as soon as possible thereafter.
- Website for additional job details
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- Aragon Institute of Engineering Research
- Country
- Spain
- State/Province
- Zaragoza
- City
- Zaragoza
- Geofield
Where to apply
- Julia.Ramirez@unizar.es
Contact
- State/Province
- Zaragoza
- City
- Zaragoza
- Website
- Street
- Mariano Esquillor, s/n street
- Postal Code
- 50018
- i3a@unizar.es