BioAIData Platform Barcelona Unit Director

Overview The BioAlData Platform is a joint initiative between the Barcelonaβeta Brain Research Center (BBRC) and the Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG), with the aim of integrating biomedical data analysis and artificial intelligence in a structured and strategic manner to progress towards precision medicine. This platform will play a key role in supporting research projects across disciplines and will foster collaboration between groups and institutions. The BBRC will centralize hiring for the new BioAlData team Platform, which will be located in the MareNostrum building, sharing spaces and resources with other CRG platforms, and potentially also the BBRC.

With the aim of leading the launch and consolidation of the platform, BBRC is opening a call for applications to incorporate a Director into its team. The person selected will lead the creation and consolidation of the joint BBRC-CRG platform, with scientific and institutional responsibility for the project. They will design and implement the global strategy, coordinate the technical and scientific team, develop services, establish strategic collaborations, secure funding and ensure the platform's impact on the research and health system. The person selected will have a scientific link between the three centres : BBRC, CRG and HMRIB.

With the aim of optimising its implementation :

An exhaustive analysis of existing capacities will be conducted.

Specific services will be defined to avoid overlaps and promote synergies.

Efficient functional and technical coordination with the other platforms will be guaranteed.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Analysis and integration of biomedical data

Create and lead a group specialising in biomedical data integration and analysis.

Develop and implement multi-scale analysis methodologies, systems biology, and causal modelling.

Provide methodological and analytical support to projects aimed at personalised and predictive medicine.

Application of artificial intelligence : Provide support in AI and machine learning to BBRC and CRG research groups.

Develop strategies for patient stratification, biomarker identification and drug discovery.

Promote training and in-house knowledge transfer in AI and data.

Coordination and institutional impact

Establish strategic collaborations with research centres, hospitals and international networks.

Optimise the platform's services to avoid duplication and enhance synergies with other units.

Attract competitive funding and guarantee the impact of the platform within the research and health system of Catalonia and Europe.

REQUIREMENTS Training and experience

PhD in bioinformatics, biomedical engineering, computational science, systems biology, applied artificial intelligence, or related areas.

Minimum 10 years of experience in scientific leadership of projects related to omics data analysis, multi-scalar integration, or AI applied to biomedicine.

Expert knowledge of causal analysis methods, biological network modelling, machine learning, and deep learning.

Experience in collaborative environments with multidisciplinary clinical professionals and scientists.

Demonstrable experience in managing teams and platforms or technological services.

Competencies and skills

Strategic leadership and impact-oriented scientific vision.

Analytical capacity and methodological rigour.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills in complex environments.

Organisational and project management skills.

Innovative mindset, result orientation, and continuous improvement.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Permanent contract. Annual working hours of 1,618 hours full-time, according to company agreement.

Competitive salary proposal according to the Foundation's Remuneration Policy and Development Plan.

Hybrid working model (on-site + remote work) and flexible hours.

23 working days of holiday + additional days as per internal calendar + 4 personal days.

Access to a flexible compensation plan (restaurant vouchers, health insurance, childcare).

Stimulating environment with access to infrastructure and unique opportunities for professional development.

HOW TO APPLY Interested candidates should submit a single PDF file containing the following documents :

Cover letter

Up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV).

References : Up to three contacts may be requested for references during the selection process.

The documentation must be sent confidentially by email (please specify the position you are applying for in the subject line).

SELECTION PROCESS 1. Preselection

The selection committee (including representatives of BBRC and CRG), in collaboration with the HR Department, will evaluate applications based on the qualifications, experience, and motivation expressed in the cover letter and CV. This process will be merit-based, resulting in a list of preselected candidates.

2. Interview stage

The selection committee will assess each application, ensuring that every profile is evaluated according to internal selection policies, which are based on transparency and merit, in compliance with the HRS4R Excellence Award. Preselected candidates will participate in the following phases :

Vision statement

Candidates will be asked to develop and present a plan outlining their leadership style, approach to team management, and strategic vision for the future. This plan should align with the Foundation's strategic objectives and mission.

Visit

Finalists will have the opportunity to visit the organisation. During this visit, they will meet the team and experience the working environment, gaining an overall view of the institution's culture.

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