ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• PhD in Bioinformatics, Computational biology or a related field; alternatively, a PhD in Biology/Neuroscience/Cancer research with strong computational experience;
• Proven experience in bioinformatics, computational genomics, and statistical analysis of high-throughput sequencing supported by a relevant publication record;
• High proficiency level in programming languages (e.g., Python, R, SQL), in Linux environment, and High-Performance Computing infrastructures, in handling workflow/workload managers and containers;
• Ability to communicate scientific concepts, analytical reasoning, and scientific creativity;
• Ability to work and think independently, and collaboratively in a highly interdisciplinary environment, with a pro-active attitude;
• Fluency in both spoken and written English.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

• Familiarity with GDPR and regulatory frameworks for handling clinical genomics data

The RNA Technologies Flagship at Fondazione Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT) is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Researcher to lead the development of a large-scale, curated multi-omics repository integrating data from human-derived samples across research and clinical studies.
This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic, interdisciplinary team operating at the intersection of computational genomics, RNA biology, and precision medicine. The goal is to build a strategic institutional resource for advancing discoveries in cancer, neurodevelopmental, and neurodegenerative disorders, through the integration of genomics, epigenomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, single-cell technologies, spatial transcriptomics, and imaging data.
The successful candidate will play a leading role in designing, implementing, and expanding this platform, establishing the foundation for next-generation integrative multi-omics research within IIT and its network of collaborating institutions.
The RNA Technologies Flagship is a cornerstone of IIT’s strategic plan, bringing together over 20 Principal Investigators and more than 200 scientists. This ambitious interdisciplinary program is aiming to drive technological innovation and clinical translation by advancing RNA-based diagnostics, therapeutics, and precision medicine tools.
For more information about the RNA Technologies Flagship, visit: https://www.rna.iit.it

Within the team, your main responsibilities will be:

• Design, develop, and maintain a curated institutional repository integrating large-scale multi-omics datasets from internal research and public initiatives.
• Build scalable pipelines for data collection, storage, harmonization, and analysis, ensuring regulatory compliance and interoperability. Identify computational solutions and propose innovative platforms for multi-omics data analysis, visualization, and meta-analysis to support precision medicine research.
• Collaborate with researchers, clinicians, and students to design, analyze, and interpret high-dimensional datasets and contribute to scientific publications.
• Design and management of initiatives aimed at the valorization of intellectual property rights and technology transfer (not strictly required)