Description
The Spanish National Cancer Research Centre (CNIO) seeks an experienced and motivated Research Scientist in Artificial Intelligence (AI), AI-driven data analysis and scientific computing. This role will focus on developing and implementing advanced AI methods and computational tools to address complex challenges in cancer research. The successful candidate will support and collaborate with CNIO research groups and units, fostering innovative approaches to cancer biology.
This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic, multidisciplinary, and inclusive environment, bridging computational and experimental sciences to contribute to impactful discoveries in oncology.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement cutting-edge AI and computational methodologies tailored to cancer research needs.
- Provide computational support, training, and consultation to CNIO researchers in areas such as AI model development, software tools, and data management.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate AI and computational techniques into experimental workflows.
- Advance the development of approaches in data mining, big data analysis, and high-performance computing (HPC) for cancer research.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to junior researchers and developers.
- Contribute to grant writing and securing funding for HPC-related projects.
“La financiación de estos contratos, procede del Mecanismo de Recuperación y Resiliencia de la Unión Europea-Next Generation, en el marco de la Invitación General de la entidad pública empresarial Red.es para participar en los programas de atracción y retención del talento dentro de la Inversión 4 del Componente 19 del Plan de Recuperación, Transformación y Resiliencia.”
Selection Criteria
- PhD in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or a related field.
- A minimum of 4 years of postdoctoral experience in computational research, with demonstrated expertise in AI, machine learning, and data-intensive applications.
- Proven track record of research excellence with publications in leading journals.
- Demonstrable experience in HPC architectures, parallel file systems and programming, distributed computing, and data-intensive applications.
- Experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Image analysis.
- Bioinformatics.
- Information fusion.
- Statistical modeling.
- Predictive analytics.
- High-throughput data integration and optimization.
- Strong leadership and collaborative skills, with the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary and inclusive environments.
- Interested candidates should submit:
- A detailed CV.
- A brief motivation letter (max. 2 pages).
- Contact details for 2–3 professional references.
For informal inquiries, please contact the Structural Biology Programme Director (ollorca@cnio.es).
The CNIO Offers
- A collaborative, supportive, and inclusive work environment at a world-class cancer research center.
- Interdisciplinary collaboration with leading experimental and computational oncology researchers.
- The opportunity to contribute to innovative cancer research.
- A competitive salary.
- Contract linked to a project.
Applications
Applicants should send their applications by e-mail to empleo@cnio.es, clearly quoting the Reference: RSAI in the subject line of the e-mail. Applications and resumes without a reference will not be considered.
Spanish National Cancer Research Centre (CNIO) data protection policy
Basic information about data protection
Pursuant to the provisions of EU Regulation 2016/679 regarding the protection of personal data (GDPR), any personal data you provide us with through this employment offer will be duly recorded and incorporated into the data processing systems managed by the Spanish National Cancer Research Centre Foundation (F.S.P CNIO) in order to register and manage your participation in the corresponding selection process. Furthermore, your personal information will not be passed onto anyone else except when required by law, and it will also not be used for any other purpose than the one indicated here. You may exercise your rights regarding access, rectification, suppression, limitation of processing, portability and opposition by writing to the following address: c/Melchor Fernandez Almagro 3, 28029 (Madrid), addressing your correspondence to the Delegado de Protección de Datos, or by emailing: delegado_lopd@cnio.es
If you require further information about the processing of your personal data, go to the following link on our webpage: https://www.cnio.es/politica-de-privacidad-y-proteccion-de-datos/
Original source: https://www.cnio.es/en/empleo/research-scientist-in-artificial-intelligence-rsai-2/