PhD Student in Bioinformatics: Stockholm University’s Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics is seeking a highly motivated PhD student to join the Elofsson group at SciLifeLab. The project, “Deep Learning for protein structure prediction,” focuses on advancing machine learning models to predict protein-protein interactions and apply them to biologically relevant problems.
Designation: PhD Student
Research Area: Bioinformatics, with a focus on protein structure prediction and protein-protein interactions.
Location: Stockholm, Sweden
Ref. No.: SU FV-0083-24
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Completed second-cycle degree or equivalent (240 higher education credits, including 60 credits in the second cycle).
- Specific entry requirements: 90 credits in Chemistry/Molecular Biology/Biotechnology or Computer Science/Mathematics/Physics, and 60 credits at the second cycle level in Life Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or Bioinformatics, including a 30 credit Degree Project (thesis).
Job Description:
- Join the project “Deep Learning for protein structure prediction.”
- Leverage recent advances in machine learning for improved protein-protein interaction predictions.
- Work within the Elofsson group at the Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics.
- Collaborate with a team of 5 PhD students, two postdocs, and one senior researcher.
- Contribute to the advancement of deep-learning models for accurate protein structure predictions.
How to Apply: Interested candidates should apply through Stockholm University’s recruitment system. Ensure that your application is complete as per the provided instructions before the deadline. Include the following information and documents:
- Contact details and personal data
- Highest degree information
- Language skills
- 2–3 references’ contact details
- Cover letter
- CV detailing degrees, completed courses, work experience, and a list of degree projects/theses
- Research proposal (no more than 3 pages)
- Degree certificates and grades (no more than 6 files)
- Letters of recommendation (no more than 6 files)
- Degree projects/theses (no more than 6 files)
Instructions for applicants are available at the official site.
Last Date for Apply: 15th March 2024
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