VHIR offers a vacant position for a Technician with experience in Bioinformatics and Biostatistics for the Nephrology and Transplantation Research Group
Main responsibilities and duties:
- Perform bioinformatic analysis of high-throughput omics datasets, including next-generation sequencing data.
- Develop predictive and prognostic statistical models within research projects related to solid organ transplantation.
- Identify, analyse and validate candidate biomarkers using multi-omics approaches.
- Contribute to preparation of internal reports, research proposals, scientific manuscripts and grant applications.
- Assist in the preparation of presentations for research meetings, scientific conferences and dissemination activities.
- Ensure the reproducibility and documentation of bioinformatic workflows following good research practices
Education and qualifications:
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Bioinformatics, Biology or a related Life Sciences discipline.
- Master’s degree in Bioinformatics.
- Fluency in English (professional proficiency).
Desirable:




- Additional training in Immunology, Transplantation or Computational Biology.
Experience and knowledge:
Required:
- Understanding of experimental design and statistical concepts for omics data analysis.
- Experience analysing high-throughput sequencing data.
- Proficiency in R for statistical analysis and data visualisation.
- Experience integrating multi-omic datasets.
- Ability to interpret computational results within their biological and clinical context.
- Experience reproducing and implementing computational methods described in scientific publications
Desirable:
- Experience with machine learning approaches for biomarker discovery or predictive modelling.
- Good skills in dissemination activities in science.
- We are looking for a person who has proven hands-on attitude, versátil and adaptable.
- Additionally, the following personal skills are desirable:
- Teamwork
- Proactivity (ability to work independently

📌 Bioinformatics Technician (Barcelona)
🏢 Vall d'Hebron Institut de Recerca
📍 Barcelona