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 a adaptable and efficient administration and by high-end and innovative technologies.
The CRG Bioinformatics Unit is seeking a Bioinformatician to support bioinformatics workflows for high-throughput sequencing technologies, ensuring reliable data processing, quality control, integration of new technologies, and reproducible analysis. The successful candidate will act as a liaison between the CRG Genomics and Bioinformatics Units and contribute to the implementation, evaluation, and benchmarking of new sequencing technologies and associated bioinformatics analyses.
About the Bioinformatics unit
The Bioinformatics Unit supports CRG and external researchers with experimental design, high-throughput sequencing data analysis, software/pipelines and database development, and other scalable bioinformatics solutions that enable reproducible and FAIR research, supported by training and dissemination of best practices.
Understanding of experimental design and statistical concepts relevant to high-throughput sequencing data
Experience analysing omics data, such as RNA-seq, WGS/WES, or single-cell sequencing data
Ability to interpret analysis results in a biological context and identify potential technical or analytical biases
Proficiency in R and/or Python,



with working knowledge of Bash
Experience with Git for version control and collaborative development
Comfortable working in Linux/Unix and high-performance computing (HPC) environments
Basic experience with container technologies such as Docker or Singularity/Apptainer
Experience providing training and user support
Experience with software maintenance, testing, and troubleshooting
Experience evaluating, benchmarking, or implementing new sequencing technologies or bioinformatics method
Education and training
~ PhD or MSc in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, or related field

Proficiency in spoken and written English

Ability to communicate effectively with people from different scientific and technical backgrounds, including experimental biologists, laboratory technicians, researchers, software developers, and bioinformaticians.
Ability to translate scientific and technical requirements into practical bioinformatics solutions.
Contract duration: Open-ended technical and scientific activities contract linked to Bioinformatics Unit
We provide a highly stimulating environment with state-of-the-art infrastructures, and unique professional career development opportunities. To check out our training and development portfolio, please visit our website in the training section .
The CRG is committed to reconcile a work and family life of its employees and are offering extended vacation period and the possibility to benefit from flexible working hours.

📌 Bioinformatician (m/f/d) (Barcelona)
🏢 Centre For Genomic Regulation
📍 Barcelona