We seek a Unit leader in Artificial Intelligence and Scientific Computing.
The Spanish National Cancer Centre (CNIO) is committed to expanding its computational capacity and deal with the challenges associated with artificial intelligence (AI). With this aim, the CNIO is establishing a new “Artificial Intelligence and Scientific Computing” Unit for the development and implementation of AI methods linked to the needs of research groups at CNIO. This Unit will enable CNIO’s research groups and units to implement state-of-the-art AI methods and computational methods in general. Additionally, it will offer computational support, advice and training to research groups and units in AI model development and application, software development, and data management.
We are searching for a highly experienced Unit Leader to lead a team focused on scientific data-intensive applications and AI methods applied to cancer research.
“La financiación de estos contratos, procede del Mecanismo de Recuperación y Resiliencia de la Unión Europea-Next Generation, en el marco de la Invitación General de la entidad pública empresarial Red.es para participar en los programas de atracción y retención del talento dentro de la Inversión 4 del Componente 19 del Plan de Recuperación, Transformación y Resiliencia.”

Criterios de evaluación
We seek a Junior Scientist with:
• PhD in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or a related field, with at least 6 years of postdoc experience.
• Experience in computational research, AI/machine learning, data mining, big data, and data storage optimization, high-performance computing (HPC) design and administration, and data-intensive applications.
• Leadership skills necessary to head a Unit at the CNIO.
• Applications must include a detailed CV, synopsis of research experience, and a research proposal. Applications are made on-line following the instructions found in https://www.cnio.es/en/about-the-cnio/employment-opportunities/. Contact the Structural Biology Programme Director (ollorca@cnio.es) and the Bioinformatics Unit Head for informal enquiries (falshahrour@cnio.es) for informal enquires All enquiries and applications will be treated confidentially.

Se ofrece
• An opportunity to be part of a leading Cancer Research Centre, working in a multidisciplinary environment that effectively combines basic and applied research.
• Being part of a strategy to boost and strengthen AI within CNIO.
• Interdisciplinary collaboration with leading experimental cancer research groups.
• Contribution to cutting-edge cancer research with direct clinical implications.
• A competitive benefits package and salary.

Solicitudes
Los/as interesados/as deberán remitir su C.V. indicando la Referencia: ULAISC2 en el asunto del mail a la dirección de correo electrónico empleo@cnio.es, de lo contrario la candidatura no podrá ser tenida en cuenta.