Bioinformatician

Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal); Barcelona; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

ISGlobal, the Barcelona Life Study Cohort (BiSC) project, seeks a motivated bioinformatician to analyze chemical exposome data and relate it to cardiovascular and neurological health outcomes. You will implement novel outcome-wide exposome methods using the msRRR package.

The role offers the chance to contribute to a high-impact international project at the forefront of exposome science, with responsibilities spanning data analysis, pipeline development in R or Python, and result documentation.

Qualifications

• PhD in epidemiology, public health, biostatistics, data science, environmental health, or a related field.
• Proven experience coordinating scientific or research projects, preferably international/multi-cohort.
• Proficiency in R and/or Python for data processing, statistics, and visualization.
• Strong understanding of exposome concepts, longitudinal data, and meta-analysis is a plus.
• Familiarity with exposome tools and platforms (Molgenis, FAIR principles) is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Data analysis and methodological work.
• Develop and implement analytical pipelines in R or Python for chemical exposome data with multiple outcomes.
• Document and interpret results in a structured and reproducible manner.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to ensure robust analyses.

Skills

Excellent writing

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Proactive learning

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

PhD (epidemiology/public health/biostatistics/data science/environmental health)

Tools

R

Python

Molgenis

FAIR principles

Job description

The Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) is a cutting-edge institute addressing global public health challenges through research, translation into policy and education. ISGlobal has a broad portfolio in communicable and non-communicable diseases including environmental and climate determinants, and applies a multidisciplinary scientific approach ranging from the molecular to the population level. Research is organized in five programs: Climate, Air Pollution, Nature and Urban Health; Environment and Health over the Lifecourse; Global Viral and Bacterial Infections; Malaria and Neglected Parasitic Diseases and Maternal Child and Reproductive Health. ISGlobal is accredited with the Severo Ochoa distinction, a seal of excellence of the Spanish Science Ministry.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

ISGlobal is seeking a motivated bioinformatician to work on the Barcelona Life Study Cohort (BiSC) project. The BiSC project is an exposome birth cohort that aims to comprehensively evaluate the socio-environmental and genetic determinants (i) of fetal and child health, growth, and development towards adulthood, and (ii) of maternal physical and mental health and well-being during pregnancy.

The bioinformatician will be involved in the analysis of chemical exposure data and its relation to multiple health outcomes related to cardiovascular and neurological domains. For that, the bioinformatician will implement novel outcome-wide exposome methodologies using the msRRR package. This will provide an exciting opportunity to contribute to a high-impact international project at the forefront of exposome science.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Data Analysis and Methodological Work
• Develop and implement analytical pipelines in R or Python for the analysis of chemical exposome data with multiple outcomes.
• Document and interpret results in a structured and reproducible manner.
• Data Analysis and Methodological Work

AUXILIAR TASKS

This job description reflects the present requirements of the post but may evolve at any time in the future as duties and responsibilities change and/or develop providing there is appropriate consultation with the post-holder.

This job description is not a definitive or exhaustive list of responsibilities but identifies the key responsibilities and tasks of the post holder. The specific objectives of the post holder will be subject to review as part of the individual professional assessment process.

SKILLS

• Excellent writing skills and experience preparing scientific or technical reports.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills; ability to work independently and as part of a distributed team.
• Responsible, flexible and with problem solving skills.
• Eager to learn and proactive.
• Excellent organization skills.
• Teamwork.
• Problem resolution.
• Learning capacity.

The post holder will adhere to ISGlobal principles contained in People management policy, including Equity, diversity and health safety. The post holder will respect, and be accountable to ensure ISGlobal policies and procedures.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS

• PhD in epidemiology, public health, biostatistics, data science, environmental health, or a related field.
• Proven experience in coordinating scientific or research projects, preferably involving international and/or multi-cohort collaborations.
• Proficiency in R and/or Python for data processing, statistical analysis, and visualization.
• Strong understanding of exposome concepts, longitudinal data structures, and meta-analysis methodologies will be an asset.
• Familiarity with exposome-related tools and platforms (e.g., Molgenis, FAIR principles) will be an asset.
• Experience working with urban or social determinants of health will be an asset.
• Knowledge of data governance and data sharing practices in international health research will be an asset

LANGUAGE LEVEL

Proficiency in English (written and spoken).

CONDITIONS

• Contract: Full time. 1 month.
• Salary: Technician II D
• Work-Life Balance: 36 days off per year (23 vacation days + 13 personal days)
• Start date: 01/12/2026

SELECTION PROCESS

The selection process is designed in two phases:
1- Interview phase of a technical nature, with the team that requires the incorporation. To assess the person's skills and CV.
2 - Meeting with HR with the finalist(s) to finish assessing the profile and discuss contractual and institutional issues.

If needed any technical test could be passed. A Psychological Competency Evaluation Test will be required for the structural or transversal positions.

In accordance with the OTM-R principles, a gender-balanced recruitment panel is formed for every vacancy at the beginning of the process. After reviewing the content of the applications, the panel will start the interviews, with at least one technical and one administrative interview. A profile questionnaire as well as a technical exercise may be required during the process.

In ISGlobal we are committed to maintaining and developing a work environment in which the values and principles of our organization are respected and equal opportunities between women and men be promoted in each of the areas in which we operate, not tolerating discrimination based on criteria such as age, gender, marital status, race, ethnicity, functional diversity, political leanings, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

We confirm our commitment towards the value of the diversity of our staff and student population and seek to promote peace, equity, diversity and inclusion as essential elements in contribution to improving health worldwide.