Postdoc researcher on Bioinformatics (R2)

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Postdoc researcher on Bioinformatics (R2)

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Offer DescriptionContext And MissionThe BSC participates in the Stratum project that aims to explore the use of multimodal data processing through Artificial Intelligence (AI) algorithms to support complex surgeries in many anatomies, with brain tumor surgery being one of the most complex cases. Our mission is to analyze and characterize the performance of large-scale data analysis pipelines to propose novel algorithms and hardware accelerators.
Our research group is seeking a highly motivated postdoc interested in applied AI and bioinformatics algorithms and datastructures. Come join our group to address the challenge of providing accurate and efficient co-designed software-hardware solutions that can scale with increasingly large and complex sequencing datasets for large-scale bioinformatics analysis. In this exciting role, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with a dynamic team of researchers and engineers, contributing to leading scientific research.Key Duties

• Research on acceleration of bioinformatics algorithms and AI-based data analysis pipelines using software and hardware optimization techniques.
• Investigate novel bioinformatics algorithms and data structures.
• Write scientific papers and actively engage in ongoing research lines and activities.
• Coordinate and attend project meetings, supervise MSc/PhD students, and manage research teams and project deliverables.

Where to apply WebsiteRequirementsResearch Field Computer science » Computer systems Education Level PhD or equivalentSkills/Qualifications

• Education

• PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related area.
• Publications in recognized computer science or bioinformatics conferences or journals.
• Essential Knowledge and Professional Experience

• Strong background in algorithms, computer architecture, and performance analysis.
• Advanced skills in AI and bioinformatics algorithms and data structures.
• Expertise in C/C++ programming, performance engineering, and low-level optimizations.
• Additional Knowledge and Professional Experience

• Experience with HPC environments and applications.
• Experience with CUDA or FPGA programming is a plus but not essential.
• Experience with Python, R, and Matlab is a plus but not essential.
• Competences

• Problem-solving, highly proactive, and result-oriented work attitude.
• Strong teamwork skills and capability to work with international partners.
• Strong communication skills, including proficiency in both written and verbal English.
• Exceptional team management skills and supervision of MSc/PhD research.
• Autonomy in researching and exploring new problems and lines of inquiry.

Additional InformationBenefits

• The position will be located at BSC within the Computer Sciences Department
• We offer a full-time contract (37.5h/week), a good working environment, a highly stimulating environment with state-of-the-art infrastructure, flexible working hours, extensive training plan, restaurant tickets, private health insurance, support to the relocation procedures
• Duration: Open-ended contract due to technical and scientific activities linked to the project and budget duration
• Holidays: 23 paid vacation days plus 24th and 31st of December per our collective agreement
• Salary: we offer a competitive salary commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the candidate and according to the cost of living in Barcelona
• Starting date: 01/10/2024

Work Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Barcelona Supercomputing Center Country Spain State/Province Barcelona City Barcelona Postal Code 08034 Street Pz. Eusebi Güell 1-3Contact State/ProvinceBarcelona CityBarcelona WebsiteStreetPz. Eusebi Güell 1-3 Postal Code08034 E-Mail[email protected]STATUS: EXPIREDShare this page

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Barcelona

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Sun, 29 Sep 2024 04:19:41 GMT

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