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Postdoc position n Psychiatric Genetics. Dra. Marina Mitjans (POST16314022024).

Universitat de Barcelona The Human Resources Strategy for Researchers
14 Feb 2024

Job Information

Organisation/Company
Universitat de Barcelona
Department
Organisation profile
Research Field
Biological sciences
Neurosciences
Medical sciences
Researcher Profile
Recognised Researcher (R2)
Country
Spain
Application Deadline
Type of Contract
Temporary
Job Status
Full-time
Hours Per Week
37,5
Offer Starting Date
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Not funded by an EU programme
Reference Number
PID2022-139740OA-I00
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No

Offer Description

We are looking for a postdoctoral researcher who has experience in the analysis of genomic and epigenomic data and with advanced knowledge in bioinformatics. Ideally, we are looking for a candidate with experience in the field of psychiatric genetics. 
The tasks to develop are the following:

 

-    Database management.
-    Genomic studies: Genome-Wide Association Studies (GWAS) and polygenic risk score (PRS) analyses.
-    Epigenomic studies: Epigenome-Wide Association Studies (EWAS).
-    Evolutionary genomic analyses. 

Requirements

Research Field
Biological sciences
Education Level
PhD or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications

PhD in Genetics, Biomedicine or similar

Specific Requirements

Proven track record of genomic and/or epigenomic studies. Strong background in bioinformatics. 

Languages
ENGLISH
Level
Excellent
Research Field
Biological sciences
Years of Research Experience
4 - 10
Internal Application form(s) needed
4. Sol·licitud_0.pdf
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5. Register Application for postdoctoral positions non-residents in the spanish state-1_0.pdf
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Additional Information

Benefits

Gross salary per year: 25.200€

Eligibility criteria

We are looking for a postdoctoral researcher who has experience in the analysis of genomic and epigenomic data and with advanced knowledge in bioinformatics. Ideally, we are looking for a candidate with experience in the field of psychiatric genetics. 

Selection process

•    Adequacy of the CV (maximum 60)
•    Letter of motivation (maximum 20)
•    Experience in the field (maximum 20). >3 years (20 points), <3 years (10 points) Minimum score to pass the selection process = 80

Additional comments

Two years position

 

Priority will be given to people with disabilities (Law 89/2015 of June 2, reserve of quota 2% in favour of people with disabilities in companies of 50 or more people). 

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Work Location(s)

Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
Department of Genetics, Microbiology and Statistics. Faculty of Biology. University of Barcelona.
Country
Spain
State/Province
Barcelona
City
Barcelona
Postal Code
08028 Barcelona
Street
Av. Diagonal, 643,
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Contact

State/Province
Barcelona
City
Barcelona
Website
Street
Av. Diagonal, 643,
Postal Code
08028 Barcelona
E-Mail
oag.biologiacienciesterra@ub.edu
marina.mitjans@ub.edu