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Assistant Professor in Bioinformatics, Big Data and Translational Medicine

On-site in Madrid·Added 26 days ago

Overview

Requirements

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    Universidad Nebrija doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

  • Work on-site in Madrid

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Doctorate

    “Doctorado en Bioinformática, Biología Computacional, Biomedicina, Matemáticas, Física, Ingeniería o áreas afines.” — per the ad.

Skills

This job was automatically translated to English.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • PhD in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Biomedicine, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, or related fields.
  • Demonstrated experience in big data analysis applied to medicine or biomedicine.
  • Experience in omics (genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics) and integrative multi-level data analysis.
  • Experience in medical image processing and analysis (MRI, PET, digital histology, microscopy).
  • Proficiency in programming and data analysis (Python, R, MATLAB, SQL, or other relevant tools).
  • Ability to work autonomously and within an international multidisciplinary team.
  • Proficiency in English (high level).

Nice to have

  • Experience in machine learning or artificial intelligence applied to biomedical data.
  • Experience in the integration of clinical, molecular, and imaging data for translational projects.
  • Publications in high-impact international journals.
  • Experience in the design of reproducible pipelines and complex data visualization.
  • Motivation for learning cutting-edge technologies and innovative methodologies applied to health.

The role

The Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences needs to incorporate a Postdoctoral Researcher in Bioinformatics, Big Data, and Translational Medicine.

What you'll do

  • Analyze and model omics, clinical, and medical imaging data.
  • Develop reproducible and scalable pipelines for large volumes of data.
  • Apply machine learning and artificial intelligence techniques for the extraction of biomarkers and clinical patterns.
  • Integrate multi-modal data for translational projects in medicine.
  • Contribute to high-impact scientific publications and presentations at international conferences.
  • Collaborate with national and international teams, participating actively in experimental design and analysis of results.
  • Lead subprojects with autonomy, reporting progress to the group's principal investigator.

Will be valued

About Universidad Nebrija

Universidad Nebrija is a private Spanish university headquartered in Madrid, offering undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across faculties including Communication and Arts, Health Sciences, Economics and Business, Law and International Relations, and the Polytechnic School. It is recognized as the top university in employability in Spain according to U-Ranking 2026, with a maximum score in labor market insertion, and operates multiple campuses in Madrid.

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Founded
1995
Headquarters
Madrid, Spain
In Spain
Madrid

Good to know if you are moving

  • The university is located in Madrid, Spain, with multiple campuses across the city, including Princesa, San Francisco de Sales, and Arturo Soria.
  • It offers programs in both Spanish and English, with a strong international focus and a dedicated International Office.
  • The university has a high employability rate, ranked #1 in Spain in the U-Ranking 2026, which may benefit graduates seeking local or international careers.
  • It provides a range of scholarships and financial aid options for students, including international applicants.
  • The university has a modern campus infrastructure with simulation labs and technology-equipped facilities, particularly in health sciences and engineering.
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