Biostatistician

Context

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 describes the rights and responsibilities of researchers and their employers, and contributes to the creation of a transparent, attractive and open ecosystem at an international level.
Pasqual Maragall Foundation, Pompeu Fabra University and “la Caixa” Foundation are permanent members of the BBRC Board. The center is affiliated with 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.

More information about BBRC: www.barcelonabeta.org

About the job

We are looking for a highly qualified Biostatistician to join our team, contributing to the development and exploitation of the DataCenter and providing statistical support to the BBRC research groups.

The mission of the Biostatistician will be to design robust statistical studies, analyze large-scale biomedical and clinical datasets, and collaborate closely with research groups across the organization on research and innovation projects.

Main responsibilities

• Define and design appropriate statistical methods for each research project.
• Provide statistical support to research groups in the design and execution of analyses.
• Analyze diverse biomedical datasets (clinical, genomic, imaging, etc.).
• Contribute to defining data quality and statistical control standards at the BBRC.
• Develop statistical reports and contribute to scientific publications.
• Collaborate with bioinformaticians, data scientists, and researchers for comprehensive interpretation of results.
• Support the development of predictive models using Machine Learning (in collaboration with AI teams).
• Organize practical biostatistics seminars and workshops for PhD students, postdocs, and other researchers.
• Have the opportunity to co-author BBRC studies under the supervision of a Principal Investigator.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Biostatistics, Statistics, Mathematics, Epidemiology, or related fields.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in statistical analysis for biomedical or health projects.
• Proficiency in statistical software: R, SAS, Stata, Python (advanced level in at least one).
• Experience with multivariate statistical analysis, survival models, advanced regressions, mixed models, and longitudinal analyses.
• Knowledge of large biomedical databases (Big Data experience is a plus).
• English: professional proficiency and scientific writing skills.
• Proactive and collaborative attitude, strong communication skills, and attention to detail.

Desirable

• Previous experience in biomedical data research projects.
• Knowledge of Machine Learning applied to health data.
• Experience in advanced statistical techniques (Cluster Analysis, Structural Equation Modelling).
• Experience in clinical trial design, with emphasis on effect size and sample size calculation.
• Experience in multicenter studies or clinical trials.
• Basic knowledge of bioinformatics or genetics.

Personal skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Organizational skills.
• Proactivity.
• Interpersonal skills for working in an interdisciplinary environment.
• Ability to solve problems and achieve objectives.
• Interest in joining a non-profit organization with a high social impact mission.

We offer

• Immediate start
• Permanent contract
• Full-time: 38 hours/week
• Salary: dependent on experience, in line with the BBRC Reward Policy and Development Plan
• Flexible compensation plan: meal card, health insurance, kindergarten
• Holidays: 23 working days per year, proportional to start date, plus additional days such as long weekends and periods in March-April and December
• Stimulating work environment, with cutting-edge infrastructure and unique professional development opportunities

How to apply

Please submit a single PDF file including:

• Cover letter: highlighting your interests, experience, and motivation to join the Foundation’s mission.
• Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• References: up to three references may be requested as the application progresses

All documents should be sent confidentially by email to talent@barcelonabeta.org , with the subject line: Biostatistician.

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