Data Scientist / Postdoctoral Researcher in the group 'Evolutionary Processes Modeling

We are looking for a postdoctoral researcher to join the "Evolutionary Processes Modeling" group. The selected candidate will be in charge of finishing ongoing projects in the group, involving the development of probabilistic methods for the identification of non-coding cancer driver elements and of the tumor mode of growth. The ideal candidate should be highly motivated and eager to work on evolutionary and biological problems through the use and development of computational and statistical approaches. The candidate will analyze data, develop a computational pipeline and test biological hypotheses.

Professional experience Must Have

• You are familiar with the principles of evolutionary processes or population genetics
• You have experience with computer programming
• You have experience with modeling, statistical analysis and/or machine learning
• Experience with DNA- or RNA-sequencing data analysis is a plus

Education and training

• You hold a PhD degree in population genetics, physics, statistics, bioinformatics, or a related discipline

Languages

• You are fluent in English

Technical skills

• Experience with computational data analysis
• Familiar with modeling and statistical analysis

Competences

• Highly developed organizational skills
• Good communication skills

• Contract duration: Technical and scientific activities contract (estimated duration until September 2027).
• Estimated annual gross salary: Salary is commensurate with qualifications and consistent with our pay scales.
• Target start date: April 2026.

We provide a highly stimulating environment with state-of-the-art infrastructure and unique professional career development opportunities. To check out our training and development portfolio, please visit our website in the training section. We offer and promote a diverse and inclusive environment and welcome applicants regardless of age, disability, gender, nationality, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity. The CRG is committed to reconcile a work and family life of its employees and is offering extended vacation periods and the possibility to benefit from flexible working hours.

The Institute The Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG) is an international biomedical research institute of excellence, based in Barcelona, Spain, with more than 400 scientists from 44 countries. The CRG is composed by an interdisciplinary, motivated and creative scientific team which is supported both by flexible and efficient administration and by high-end and innovative technologies. In April 2021, the Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG) received the renewal of the 'HR Excellence in Research' Award from the European Commission. This is a recognition of the Institute's commitment to developing an HR Strategy for Researchers, designed to bring the practices and procedures in line with the principles of the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers (Charter and Code)., The Evolutionary Processes Modeling lab was established in October 2018 and is part of the "Computational Biology and Health Genomics" program at the CRG. Further information can be found at https://weghornlab.org/ and at www.crg.eu/en/programmes-groups/weghorn-lab.