The Institute

The Centro Nacional de Análisis Genómico (CNAG) is one of the largest genomic sequencing centers in Europe.
CNAG is a non-profit public consortium formed by the General State Administration through the Ministry of Science, Research and Universities (MICIU) and the Government of Catalonia (CG).
CNAG carries out genome sequencing and analysis projects in diverse areas such as human disease (cancer, rare diseases, immune-mediated diseases), microbial genomics, biodiversity, evolutionary studies, and the improvement of species of agricultural/livestock interest. Our organization contributes to strengthening the life sciences ecosystem at both national and international levels, participating in Catalan, Spanish, European and global initiatives aimed at breaking the barriers of current knowledge and building new solutions with international reach.
We participate in major international genomic initiatives such as the Human Cell Atlas (HCA), the International Cancer Genome Consortium (ICGC), the International Human Epigenome Consortium (iHEC), the International Rare Diseases Research Consortium (IRDiRC), the European Reference Genome Atlas (ERGA), and the European Life Sciences Information Infrastructure (ELIXIR).
CNAG´s annual turnover is more than 12 million Euros.

The Role

We are looking for a highly motivated bioinformatician with a PhD to join the SEED-ALS Spain project, a national research initiative focused on understanding and treating Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) through a multi-omics, longitudinal, and precision medicine approach.
The selected candidate will be involved in the integration and analysis of genomic, transcriptomic, epigenomic, and proteomic data to identify disease mechanisms, biomarkers of progression, and therapeutic targets in ALS.
The project is part of the 2024 call for grants to Personalized Precision Medicine Research Projects from the Instituto de Salud Carlos III, funded by the European Union – NextGenerationEU, under the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan (Project Code PMPER24/00017).

Key aspects of SEED-ALS:
• Multicenter consortium involving clinical and translational research groups across Spain
• Comprehensive characterization of ALS using longitudinal samples and multi-omics profiling
• Development of predictive models of disease progression
• Strong translational focus including preclinical testing platforms

More about the SEED-ALS initiative:
https://www.ffluzon.org/consorcio-de-investigacion-en-ela-seed-als/

Responsabilities

• Design, develop, and maintain bioinformatics pipelines for the analysis of short-read and long-read sequencing data.
• Integrate genomic, transcriptomic, and epigenomic data, including DNA variants, RNA expression, splicing, and methylation profiles.
• Contribute to variant prioritization and patient stratification through multi-omics data interpretation.

Who would we like to  hire?

• PhD in bioinformatics, computational biology, or related field
• Proficiency in NGS data processing and analysis (>5 years)
• Experience in short-read and long-read WGS data analysis
• Experience with RNA-seq and methylation analysis
• Strong programming skills (e.g., R, Python) and familiarity with HPC environments
• Interest in neurodegenerative diseases and translational research
• Teamwork and communication skills in a multidisciplinary environment
• Experience in clinical genetics

The Offer

• Full-time and open-ended contract for scientific-technical activities linked to a project.
• Estimated annual gross salary: Salary is commensurate with qualifications and consistent with our pay scales.
• Target start date: 1st June 2026

We provide a highly stimulating environment with state-of-the-art infrastructures, and unique professional career development opportunities.

We offer and promote a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applicants regardless of age, disability, gender, nationality, race, religion or sexual orientation.

We are committed to reconcile a work and family life for our employees and are offering the opportunity to benefit from annual leave and flexible working hours.

Aplication Procedure

All applications must be addressed to People Management - people@cnag.eu

Email subject: 2026-2 CNAG: Bioinformatician in Functional Genomics

Deadline: Please submit your application by 24/May/2026

All applications must include:
• A complete CV including contact details.
• Contact details of two referees.

Selection Process

The pre-selection process will be based on qualifications and expertise reflected on the candidates CVs.
Shorlisted candidates will be called for an interview.

See all our job openings in the “Jobs” section of the CNAG website: https://www.cnag.eu/jobs