I would like to post a job opening for a postdoc position in my lab, which, while not strictly focused on evolutionary genomics, heavily benefits from an evolutionary perspective. Given my background in this area, I believe this opportunity could resonate with evolutionary geneticists interested in applying their expertise to complex disease research. Postdoctoral Position in Genomics of Preclinical Disease The Integrative Genomics Lab, led by Urko M. Marigorta at CIC bioGUNE (Bilbao, Basque Country, Spain), invites applications for a postdoctoral position in complex disease genomics. Our lab integrates statistical genomics and multi-omic profiling, with a focus on identifying molecular events that precede clinical symptoms. We are guided by the belief that understanding these early molecular drivers can lead to advances in precision medicine. About the Position and the Project You will spearhead a cutting-edge project aimed at integrating multi-omic datasets frompreclinical cohorts to uncover molecular signatures predictive of disease risk and progression. Your responsibilities will involve analyzing in-house multi-omic profiles from individuals at risk of inflammatory diseases and integrating them with large-scale data (e.g., UK Biobank), developing computational pipelines to refine multi-omic risk signatures, identifying molecular pathways that can be targeted for prevention, and exploring lifestyle interventions or molecular biomarkers that modulate disease risk. This position offers an exciting opportunity to engage with real-world, high-dimensional datasets at the intersection of genomics, immunology, and clinical medicine. The project can be tailored to your interests within the scope of the overarching project, including exploration of other disease domains. The position is available for up to three years. Requirements We are seeking a motivated candidate with: - A PhD in genetics, bioinformatics, statistics, or related fields, ideally with experience in complex trait genomics, multi-omic integration, or computational biology. - Strong programming and bioinformatics skills (e.g., R, Python, or similar). - A solid understanding of statistical methods applied to large datasets and the ability to adapt to emerging tools and techniques. - An inquisitive mindset, able to work in a collaborative environment. - An evolutionary perspective into disease and the interplay between genetic risk and physiological status is particularly appreciated. - Experience in immunology is desirable but not essential. The Lab We specialize in uncovering the molecular basis of disease progression and heterogeneity through statistical genomics and multi-omic profiling. Located at CIC bioGUNE, a leading research institute in the Basque Country, our lab collaborates with clinicians, immunologists, and computational biologists to tackle critical challenges in complex diseases. For more information, visit Integrative Genomics Lab. Application procedure (Deadline December 31st, 2024): Motivated candidates should submit an application package including: 1. A detailed CV. 2. A cover letter (2 pages) describing your research experience, statistical and computational skills, and goals for postdoc training. 3. Contact details for two references. Applications should be submitted via the form available at https://www.cicbiogune.es/job-offers-form, and indicating 44621 as reference All information and attachments included in this email are confidential and intended for the original recipient only. You must not share any part of this message with any third party. If you have received this message by mistake, please reply to let us know immediately, so we can make sure such a mistake does not happen again and delete this message from your system. We have put our efforts into ensuring that this message is free of errors and viruses but, despite our efforts, you should always scan all emails for any threats with proper software, as the sender does not accept liability for any damage inflicted by viewing the content of this email. We also would like to inform that all personal data included in this email or in the attached documentation, could be processed by ASOCIACION CENTRO DE INVESTIGACION COOPERATIVA EN BIOCIENCIAS with the aim of managing the legal relationship between the parties. If you would like to access, modify or oppose to the treatment of your data, you can contact us in writing. Please consider the environment before printing this email Urko Mart�nez Marigorta (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca)