We are seeking a highly motivated Human Biology
Research Technician to support ongoing research activities in
metagenomics and viral pathogen detection. The successful candidate
will contribute to software development, bioinformatics analysis,
student training, and scientific dissemination within the research
group. Main responsibilities and duties: Develop, optimise and
maintain metagenomic software tools. Train and supervise new
students in bioinformatics analyses following metagenomic
sequencing and data acquisition. Contribute to the preparation of
scientific manuscripts for publication. Support the training and
mentoring of new laboratory members and students. Education and
qualifications: Required: Bachelor's degree in Human Biology from
Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF). Applications from candidates
holding other degrees will not be considered. Demonstrated
experience in shotgun untargeted metagenomics, evidenced by at
least one published peer-reviewed paper in this field. Applications
that do not meet this requirement will not be considered.




Experience with deep-sequencing methodologies. Experience in the
analysis of viral deep-sequencing metagenomic data. Fluency in
Catalan, Spanish and English (minimum C1 level in all three
languages). Desirable: Strong teaching and mentoring skills.
Excellent oral communication skills, with experience presenting at
local, national and international scientific meetings. Experience
and knowledge: Required: A minimum of six months' experience in
molecular biology and next-generation sequencing (NGS) of RNA
viruses. Experience using bioinformatics pipelines for pathogen
detection through metagenomic analysis. Sound knowledge of
virology. Ability to train, supervise and mentor undergraduate and
postgraduate students. Highly motivated, enthusiastic and
committed, with the ability to work both independently and as part
of a multidisciplinary team. Desirable: Experience in DNA and RNA
extraction. Additional experience with next-gene

📌 Research Technician (Cataluña)
🏢 VHIR
📍 Cataluña