POSTDOCTORAL POSITION Cancer genomics and pharmacogenomics

Organisation/Company Fundacion Instituto de Investigacion Sanitaria de Santiago de Compostela Research Field Biological sciences » Other Medical sciences » Cancer research Computer science » Other Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Postdoc Positions Country Spain Application Deadline 31 Aug 2025 - 23:59 (Europe/Brussels) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 37.5 Offer Starting Date 11 Jun 2025 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The CPBL is an emerging research group at the forefront of cancer genomics. Our work focuses on: (1) deciphering genomic risk factors for colorectal cancer through post-GWAS strategies; (2) identifying pharmacogenomic markers of treatment response and toxicity; and (3) developing biomarkers using integrative omics and liquid biopsy approaches. More about our work: CPBL at IDIS - https://www.idisantiago.es/en/grupo-de-investigacion/e055-cancer-predis… .

We are offering a one-year postdoctoral position, renewable based on performance and funding. The annual gross salary is approximately 30,000€. The researcher will also be supported to apply for additional postdoctoral funding to promote the competitivity of their CV. Start date Q3 2025. This is a dry lab, on-site position at IDIS (Santiago de Compostela, Spain). Due to the collaborative nature of the research, remote work is not possible.

Are you the one? Required qualifications

• PhD in Genetics, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology or a related field.
• Strong expertise in genomics and computational biology.
• Proven experience in GWAS and/or post-GWAS analyses (TWAS, eQTL)
• Programming skills in R, Python, or similar languages for bioinformatics analysis.
• Experience with high-performance computing (HPC) environments and genomic databases.
• Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative research environment.
• Mentorship experience: guiding junior researchers and students.
• Excellent communication and scientific writing skills, including experience in manuscript preparation and grant applications.
• An enthusiasm for scientific dissemination, PPI and outreach activities
• Contact details or letters from at least two references

The application deadline is 31st August 2025. Interviews will take place in August-September 2025.

Join us in advancing cancer genomics research at CPBL – IDIS!