The Centre for Genomic Regulation(CRG, www.crg.cat), located at the Parc de Recerca Biomèdica de Barcelona (PRBB, www.prbb.org), is a leading Institute in Genomics
Research. The CRG includes 6 research programmes: Gene Regulation, Differentiation and Cancer, Cell & Development Biology, Systems Biology, Genes and Disease, and
Bioinformatics and Genomics, and has a partnership with the EMBLthrough the Systems Biology Programme. The PRBB regroups 3 other institutions: the department
of Life Sciences of the University Pompeu Fabra (CEXS/UPF, www.upf.edu/cexs), the Municipal Institute of Medical Research (IMIM, www.imim.es), and the Centre for
Regenerative Medicine (CMRB, www.cmrbarcelona.org), in a scientific international environment, prone to collaborations. Scientists have access to state-of-the-art core
facilities including genomics and next generation sequencing instruments,  proteomics, advanced optical microscopy, FACS and a modern animal house.
Prof. Xavier Estivill, and Prof. Roderic Guigó are now recruiting Group Leadersto join their programmes. Candidates should have an MD, PhD, or equivalent degree.
Each group leaderposition comes with funds for one postdoctoral position, one graduate student, and one technician, an equipped laboratory for up to 7 people, as
well as funding for consumables and equipment. The initial contract is for 5 years, renewable up to 9 years upon review by an external scientific committee.

Group Leader in “Bioinformatics & Genomics” Ref. GL-BG-0509
The “Bioinformatics and Genomics” Programme of the CRG, coordinated by Roderic Guigó, comprises 4 groups: Bioinformatics and Genomics (Roderic Guigó),
Comparative Bioinformatics (Cedric Notredame), Comparative Genomics (Toni Gabaldón) and Evolutionary Genomics (Fyodor Kondrashov). The programme has strong
links with the IMIM-UPF Research Group of Biomedical Informatics (GRIB, http:www.imim.es/grib). Within the framework of the partnership with the EMBL, the
“Bioinformatics and Genomics” Programme has established a specific collaboration with the European Bioinformatics Institute (EBI). The CRG is now looking for group
leaders from all areas of bioinformatics, such as algorithms, molecular evolution, comparative genomics, transcriptome analysis, epigenomics, etc, but priority will be
given to outstanding candidates with expertise in image bioinformatics, medical bioinformatics, or algorithms for next generation sequencing. Candidates combining
computational and experimental approaches are encouraged to apply.

Group Leader in “Medical Systems Biology” Ref. GL-MSB-0509
The “Genes and Disease” Programme of the CRG, coordinated by Xavier Estivill, comprises 5 research groups: Genetic Causes of Disease (Xavier Estivill), Neurobehavioral
Phenotyping of Mouse Models of Disease (Mara Dierssen), Murine Models of Disease (Mariona Arbonés), Gene Function (Susana de la Luna) and Gene Therapy (Cristina
Fillat). The programme has strong links with several biomedical research networks of the Spanish Ministry of Health. Within the framework of the partnership with the
EMBL, the “Genes and Disease” Programme is now looking for strong candidates with expertise in medical genomics and systems biology in the areas of comparative
genomics, molecular profiling, functional genomics of complex traits, gene-environment interaction, and human molecular epidemiology. The group leaders will have
the opportunity to work in a multidisciplinary environment in partnership with other groups of the PRBB, working in medical epidemiology and human genetics.
Candidates should have an excellent scientific record, be prepared to lead an ambitious independent group and collaborate with the scientific community of the CRG
and PRBB. A strong record of outstanding publications and a significant record of International funding will be valued.
Successful candidates will work in innovative and exciting research programs that embrace biological and genetic complexity, and will be able to take advantage of a
highly multidisciplinary environment with access to outstanding core facilities (including next-generation sequencing equipments) and world-class genome sciences.
Please submit your CV, three names of references, and a description of interests and proposed research to: rrhh [at] crg [dot] es,indicating the reference in the subject line.
Applications Deadline: 15/07/2009.


For further information contact directly:


Prof. Xavier Estivill
Genes and Disease Programme
xavier [dot] estivill [at] crg [dot] cat

Prof. Roderic Guigó
Bioinformatics and Genomics Programme
roderic [dot] guigo [at] crg [dot] cat