PhD candidate in Psychiatric Genetics (PRE16323122025) IP. Bru Cormand

Universitat de Barcelona, Spain

Updated: about 1 month ago
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 20 Jan 2026

23 Dec 2025
Job Information
Organisation/Company

Universitat de Barcelona
Department

Genetics, Microbiology and Statistics
Research Field

Other
Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)
Positions

PhD Positions
Country

Spain
Application Deadline

20 Jan 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid)
Type of Contract

Temporary
Job Status

Full-time
Hours Per Week

37,5
Offer Starting Date

2 Mar 2026
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

We are looking for a predoctoral researcher who has experience in the analysis of genomic data and with advanced knowledge in bioinformatics. The position is for 12 months.

The tasks to develop are the following:

- Genomic studies (GWAS, PRS, MR, genetic correlation)

- Managing of genetic datasets


Where to apply
Website
http://www.ub.edu/caiac/solBeca?idConvocatoria=50402

Requirements
Research Field
Other
Education Level
Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Hold a BSc in Biological Sciences (or similar) and a MSc in Bioinformatics, ‘omics’ data analysis (or similar), and fulfil the requirements to be admitted into the Genetics PhD program at the Universitat de Barcelona.

https://www.ub.edu/escoladoctorat/en/access-and-admission/access-pathways-and-requirements  


Specific Requirements
  • Proven knowledge and track record of genomic/transcriptomic studies.
  • Strong background in bioinformatics. 

Languages
CATALAN
Level
Good

Languages
SPANISH
Level
Good

Languages
ENGLISH
Level
Good

Additional Information
Benefits

A full-time work contract (37.5 hrs/week). The researcher will have the possibility to participate in teaching activities for professional development (not obligatory, though).

Gross Salary:

18.871,56€

 


Eligibility criteria

A specific committee will evaluate the applications using the following criteria:

  • Grade point average of the academic transcripts from the applicant's bachelor's or master's degree studies (or 1st and 2nd cycle): up to 5 points out of a total of 10.
  • Curricular merits: up to 1 point out of a total of 10 in accordance with the specific criteria listed in Annex 1.

  • Suitability for the tasks to be performed within the framework of the research project or research support position to which the successful candidate will be attached: up to 4 points out of a total of 10.

     


Selection process

The specific committee will agree upon an award proposal and draw up a prioritized shortlist of candidates who have achieved a minimum of five points or declare the call for applications null and void if none of the applicants reach the minimum score.  

The award proposal will be published in the UB's electronic office and must include the total scores of the candidates that have received a total of at least five points.

 

Application Process:

According to the specific requirements and selection criteria, the candidates are expected to provide at least the following documents:

  • Full CV

•     BSc and MSc academic transcripts


Additional comments

The candidate proposed for hiring must accept the job offer within 5 working days from the date of notification of the selection.

Be aware that the starting date sets in this offer is an estimate date. The official starting date will depend on the time necessary for administration to prepare the labour contract and present the necessary documents for the selected candidate to be hired.

Priority will be given to people with disabilities (Law 89/2015 of June 2, reserve of quota 2% in favour of people with disabilities in companies of 50 or more people).

Details of Predoc Position:

https://seu.ub.edu/ofertaPublicaCategoriaPublic/listPublicacionsAmbCategoria?categoria.id=846427  


Website for additional job details

http://www.ub.edu/caiac/solBeca?idConvocatoria=50402

Work Location(s)
Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
Faculty of Biology, Department of Genetics, Microbiology and Statistics. Faculty of Biology. University of Barcelona.
Country
Spain
State/Province
Barcelona
City
Barcelona
Postal Code
08028
Street
Avinguda Diagonal, 643
Geofield


Contact
State/Province

Barcelona
City

Barcelona
Website

https://www.ub.edu
https://www.ub.edu/ibub/research-group/genomics-and-modeling-of-psychiatric-disorders/
Street

Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, 585
Postal Code

08007
E-Mail

bcormand@ub.edu

STATUS: EXPIRED

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