POSTDOCTORAL POSITION - Cancer genomics and pharmacogenomics
The Cancer Predisposition and Biomarkers Lab (CPBL), at the Santiago Biomedical Research Institute (IDIS), is offering a postdoctoral position funded by the CRIS contra el cancer foundation.
The CPBL is an emerging research group at the forefront of cancer genomics. Our work focuseson: (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. The group currently comprises 6 people, and we are looking forward to growing during 2026. We have substantial regional, national and European funding, and belong to the most relevant cancer consortia and efforts worldwide, including ColoMARK, COGENT, GECCO and COST action TRANSPAN. More about our work: CPBL at IDIS - https://www.idisantiago.es/en/grupo-de-investigacion/e055-cancer-predisposition-and-biomarkers/
Santiago is a small university city in North-West Spain, with great quality of life. IDIS is a leading research institution in Galicia, with over 1,300 researchers working in biomedicine, towards a clear translational purpose. During 2024, IDIS received almost 50M€ of funding for research.
We are offering a two-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 2026. This is a dry lab, on-site position at IDIS (Santiago de Compostela, Spain). Due to the collaborative nature of the research in the group, full remote work is not possible, though we may consider work from home up to 20% of the time (1 day/week).
The researcher will participate in ongoing projects in colorectal cancer genomics and pharmacogenomics. These include the identification of novel risk loci using GWAS, eQTLs, TWAS and intermediate phenotype approaches, as well as risk stratification models (PRS and TRS). Despite being a new group, we have established a strong publication record, including papers in Nature Genetics, Gastroenterology and Nature Communications (List of CPBL publications - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=fernandez-rozadilla&sort=date)
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.
Desirable:
- 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
How to Apply:
To apply, please send the following documents to Dr Ceres Fernández Rozadilla (ceres.fernandez.rozadilla@sergas.es):
- CV
- Motivation letter outlining your relevant experience
- Contact details or letters from at least two references
Join us in advancing cancer genomics research at CPBL – IDIS!
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