JOB DESCRIPTION
The Germans Trias i Pujol Research Institute (IGTP) is seeking to incorporate a Clinical Data Analistto work on the DM1 Hub project database, the largest clinical registry of patients with Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1 (DM1) in Spain.
DM1-Hub is a national clinical registry and research platform that supports clinical research, translational studies, and real world evidence generation in DM1. Due to the growing volume and complexity of the data, the project currently requires a professional with a transversal vision and strong analytical capacity to process and analyse clinical data in order to support strategic decision making, while responding to the evolving needs of the research group. The selected candidate will lead the development of a digital application to enable the prospective follow-up of patients, contributing to the construction of a natural history registry of the disease through the systematic collection of a wide range of Patient Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs).
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead the processing, analysis, and interpretation of data from the DM1-Hub project database. Developing of graphical user interfaces (GUIs).
- Building and maintaining pipelines, coding in Nextflow, R, Python, and Bash.
- Apply a transversal and integrative analytical approach to support strategic decision making related to the evolution and sustainability of the registry.
- Respond to data-related needs of the research group, translating clinical and scientific questions into analytical solutions.
- Ensure data quality, harmonisation, standardisation, and interoperability of clinical datasets.
- Design and lead the development of a digital application for prospective patient follow-up, enabling systematic data capture over time.
- Implement and analyse a wide range of Patient Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) to support the study of the natural history of DM1.
- Generate reports, visualisations, and scientific outputs for internal decision making, publications, and project deliverables.
- Ensure compliance with ethical, regulatory, and data protection requirements related to clinical research data.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCIE
- Master’s degree in (Bio)informatics, Data Science, Biomedical Sciences, Computational Biology, or related disciplines. PhD will be a plus.
- Strong background in (bio)informatics and largescale clinical data analysis.
- Demonstrated experience in processing, integrating, and analysing complex clinical or biomedical datasets.
- Experience in designing and developing web and/or mobile applications (TRL 1-5), preferably in a clinical or healthcare research environment.
- Proficiency in data analysis and programming tools (e.g. R, Python, SQL or similar).
- Excellent written and spoken English and Spanish; knowledge of Catalan will be valued.
- Strategic mindset, strong problem-solving skills, autonomy, and ability to collaborate in multidisciplinary teams.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Temporary contract linked to DM1-Hub until December 2026. Funded through a grant PMPER24/00007 from ISCIII for Research Projects on Rare Diseases, from the 2024 Call for Joint Missions of the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities, under the PERTE for Vanguard Health and within the framework of the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan.
- Full time.
- Starting date: as soon as possible.
- Annual gross salary: 27,000-33,000 € depending on qualifications (12 payments).
- Flexible payment (childminding vouchers).
- 23 days holiday and 5 days for personal matters.
- Training capsules by the company.
- Be part of an excellent multidisciplinary research centre with the HRS4R badge.
- Location on the Can Ruti Campus, a first-class translational research environment in the Barcelona area, in a very stimulating scientific environment. The IGTP offers a supportive, friendly and collaborative ecosystem to promote professional development and help you achieve your research goals.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
https://www.germanstrias.org/es/research/neurociencias/5/grupo-de-investigacion-en-enfermedades-neuromusculares-de-badalona-grenba
HOW TO APPLY
Interested persons must attach to the application:
- Motivation letter explaining their interest in the position.
- Updated CV.
- Contact of 2 references.
Applications will be evaluated in accordance with the guiding principles and objectives of the supply systems, following the process described below:
- Curricular evaluation: analysis of the curriculum vitae to assess aspects related to training, professional career and experience in positions related to the job position under selection.
- Personal interview: once the résumé has been evaluated, the selected candidates will be called for a personal interview to verify and expand on the information detailed in the résumé and to evaluate aspects related to experience and professional skills.
Applications that do not meet the requirements, that are not included in the cases foreseen or that are not processed in accordance with the established procedure will not be considered in the selection process.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
The call for applications will close on
14th April 2026.