Research trainee (Bellprat)

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 of an interdisciplinary, motivated and creative scientific team supported by a flexible and efficient administration and high‑end innovative technologies. We are seeking a highly motivated young researcher to work on projects related to cancer evolution from a transcriptomic perspective. The candidate will evaluate transcriptomic cancer signatures of gene expression and alternative splicing across species, process bulk and single‑cell data from multiple species and tissues, and derive and validate cancer and age‑related signatures. In a second step, genome adaptations in protein‑coding sequences and regulatory regions behind those transcriptomic adaptations will be identified. About the lab The Irimia lab is an international and multidisciplinary team dually affiliated with UPF and CRG. It focuses primarily on elucidating the role of alternative splicing in vertebrate development and adult function, applying explicit evolutionary perspectives. Part of our work focuses on microexons in the nervous system and endocrine pancreas. We combine computational approaches (comparative bulk and single‑cell transcriptomics and functional genomics) with experiments using in vitro and in vivo systems and have recently started a strong collaboration in Berlin to advance single‑cell transcriptomics with isoform resolution. Professional Experience Must Have
- Experience in cancer evolutionary analyses
- Proven programming experience
- Fluency in English Education and Training
- MSc in biological sciences Languages
- Proficiency in English Technical Skills
- Programming skills Competences
- Highly developed organizational skills The Offer – Working Conditions
- Contract duration: temporary position, 3 months
- Estimated annual gross salary: Salary commensurate with qualifications and consistent with our pay scales We provide a highly stimulating environment with state‑of‑the‑art infrastructures and unique professional career development opportunities. 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 reconciling a work and family life for its employees, offering extended vacation periods and adaptable working hours. #J-18808-Ljbffr Postúlate en Kit Empleo: kitempleo.es/empleo/6t1v7c