Postdoctoral Researcher Position Available for the Biomarkers, Genomic Medicine, Statistics and Mass Data Analysis in Assisted Human Reproduction group

We are seeking a highly motivated and qualified postdoctoral researcher to join our team within the Biomarkers and genomic reproductive medicine research line from IVIRMA-La Fe Health Research Institute.

The ideal candidate for this postdoctoral grant would possess a PhD from a highly quantitative field such as Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Biomedical Engineering, Biostatistics, or Computer Science with a clear focus on biomedical applications. Alternatively, candidates with a PhD in Biomedicine or Biotechnology would be strongly considered, provided they can demonstrate a significant and robust portfolio of work in programming, data science, and the application of machine learning.

The key is a strong foundational background that blends computational expertise with an understanding of biological systems, ensuring they have the theoretical knowledge to tackle complex clinical data challenges.

The perfect candidate must have high-level proficiency in Python and its core data science libraries like Pandas, NumPy, and Scikit-learn. Given the nature of the research, direct experience with deep learning frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch is highly desirable for analyzing complex datasets like morphokinetic videos. This should be complemented by practical skills in data management, including proficiency in SQL for querying Electronic Medical Record (EMR) databases and expertise in the critical steps of data cleaning, integration, and feature engineering, which are essential for building reliable predictive models.

The candidate should have a solid track record of peer-reviewed publications that showcase the application of AI or computational methods to solve clinical or biological problems. Direct experience working with messy, real-world clinical data is paramount. The most competitive applicants will have prior exposure to the field of reproductive medicine, including a foundational knowledge of assisted reproductive technologies (ART), embryology, and specifically, the analysis of morphokinetic data from time-lapse embryo imaging.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct advanced research in embryology and reproductive medicine.

• Contribute to the publication of scientific results.

• Collaborate with an international team and participate in outreach activities.

Requirements:

• PhD earned within the previous 8 years.

• Not having worked for more than 12 months in the last 3 years in Spain.

• Good command of English.

• Ability to work independently and in a team.

We offer:

• Integration into a dynamic and multidisciplinary team.

• Opportunities for professional development and continuous training in a reference team in the field.

• Access to advanced infrastructure and resources.

• A two-years contract .

If you are interested or know potential candidates, please contact us for more information.

Interested candidates must submit a single PDF to marcos.meseguer@ivirma.com document containing:

• Cover letter in which the candidate should explain their motivations.

• Short CV including contact details of two referees