Data Engineer
About the employer
The Barcelonaβeta Brain Research Center (BBRC) is a research center dedicated to the prevention of Alzheimer's disease and the study of cognitive functions affected in healthy and pathological aging. It was created in 2012 by the Pasqual Maragall Foundation, with the support of the Pompeu Fabra University.
The mission of the BBRC is to provide innovative solutions to decipher and prevent biological changes and cognitive dysfunction associated with neurodegenerative diseases. Due to the aging of the world population, these diseases constitute a global challenge, since for example, dementia can reach epidemic levels in 2050, with a forecast of more than 150 million people affected, if is not found a way to prevent its appearance and development.
The BBRC received the HR Excellence in Research award (HRS4R) granted by the European Commission; a recognition that shows its adherence to the principles of the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Research Staff. The center offers a stimulating and favorable working environment in accordance with the Charter and Code, which describe the rights and responsibilities of researchers and their employers, and contributes to the creation of a transparent, attractive and open ecosystem at international level.
Pasqual Maragall Foundation, Pompeu Fabra University and “la Caixa” Foundation are permanent members of the BBRC Board. The center is affiliated and located in the Ciutadella Campus of the Pompeu Fabra University of Barcelona, in a building inaugurated in 2016. The BBRC headquarters has excellent technical facilities, including a 3TMR scanner dedicated to research, and spaces for conducting Clinical Trials and EEG. State-of-the-art scientific facilities, effective management and continuous high-standard peer-review evaluation are the BBRC core proceedings to ensure achieving world-class research results.
BBRC is also part of the Barcelona Biomedical Research Park (PRBB), a large research facility that hosts other seven different research institutions related to biomedical research, including the Center for Genomic Regulation (CRG), the Hospital del Mar Medical Research Institute (IMIM), the Department of Experimental and Health Sciences of the Pompeu Fabra University (CEXS-UPF), the Institute of Evolutionary Biology (IBE CSIC-UPF), the Barcelona Institute of Global Health (ISGlobal) and the Barcelona site of the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL), among others, in a multidisciplinary, collaborative and stimulating international environment in close contact with a clinical setting, thus conducive to translational research.
For more information see: www.fpmaragall.org and www.barcelonabeta.org
About the job
The BBRC is looking for a Data Analyst (DA) to give support to the Data Center team with the role of manage, organize, integrate the various existing databases and to provide solutions about consolidation and quality control of data coming from clinical research and trials
Main Responsibilities
The responsibilities for this position include:
- Knowledge of data management tools and procedures for monitoring and controlling their quality, as well as on-time updates of data and generation of qualitative and quantitative reports.
- Ability to maintain and continue developing the data structure that covers the current needs of the research area and that is scalable enough for future needs.
- Knowledge of data modeling.
- Knowledge of data visualization tools (Power BI or similar).
- Ability to integrate and extract data from various sources.
Qualifications and experience
- University studies in technology fields and IT. Also mid-level grade with experience in the sector is also valuable.
- Two years of experience in database management on SQL Server engines.
- Fluent on Catalan, Spanish, and intermediate level of English.
- Experience developing complex ad hoc queries in Transact-SQL.
- Experience with T-SQL (Transact SQL), including script implementation, Stored Procedures, functions, triggers, views, query optimization, indexes, etc.
- Development of data loading, cleaning, and integration processes between various databases with SSIS (SQL Server Integration Services).
- Data mining. ETL / DTS processes.
In addition, the following will be valued:
- Knowledge of Python programming language applied to data management (ETL processes, dataset generation, etc.).
- Knowledge of data management and visualization tools (Power BI or similar).
Personal Skills
- Analytical abilities.
- Ability to work in a team, with initiative, proactivity, and problem-solving skills.
- Adaptability to the dynamics and needs of the area.
- Identification with the mission and objectives of the Pasqual Maragall Foundation and the Barcelonaβeta Brain Research Center.
We offer
- Starting date: ASAP
- Permanent contract
- Salary will depend on experience and will be in accordance to BBRC’s salary scales
- Full time position 38 hours/week
- The Foundation offers an extended vacation period and the possibility of benefit from flexible working hours.
- Hybrid work model (on-site + teleworking) subject to the foundation’s regulations.
We offer a unique research opportunity in a highly innovative project in a multidisciplinary institution, promoting a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applicants regardless of age, disability, gender, nationality, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
In the foundation we also care about developing your professional career.
Application process
To apply, please submit a single PDF file containing the following:
- Cover letter addressed describing research interests and relevant background
- CV
- The names of up to three individuals who could provide reference letters. All files or inquiries should be submitted electronically to: talent@barcelonabeta.org
