PhD Scholarship in Medical Science: Umeå University is offering a fully funded four-year PhD position in the Department of Clinical Microbiology, focusing on bioinformatic methods for single-cell metagenomic analysis. The role aims to develop novel bioinformatics tools to handle high-throughput scMetaG data, contributing to the understanding of complex microbial communities.
Designation
PhD Student in Medical Science with Specialization in Bioinformatics
Research Area
Bioinformatics, Clinical Microbiology, Single-Cell Metagenomic Analysis
Location
Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden
Eligibility/Qualification
- Completed a second-cycle (Master’s level) degree.
- Fulfilled course requirements of at least 240 ECTS credits, with at least 60 credits at the second-cycle level, or equivalent knowledge.
- Proficiency in at least one statically typed programming language.
- Substantial software development experience (e.g., projects with > 10k lines of code).
- Knowledge of hardware and operating system fundamentals, particularly Linux.
- Proficient in written and spoken English.
- Comfortable working in a diverse, inclusive, interdisciplinary, and collaborative environment.
Additional Qualifications (Preferred)
- Experience with HPC environments.
- Programming skills in Rust.
- Experience in analyzing single-cell data, specifically scMetaG data.
- Background in biological sciences.
Job Description
The PhD student will work on developing innovative bioinformatic methods and tools for analyzing high-throughput single-cell metagenomic sequencing data. The role is affiliated with the Department of Clinical Microbiology, SciLifeLab, and the Wallenberg National Program for Data-Driven Life Science (DDLS).
How to Apply
- Prepare a cover letter outlining your motivation (1 page).
- Submit a curriculum vitae (CV) including previous publications, theses, and/or software outputs (if applicable).
- Include copies of Bachelor’s and Master’s degree certificates with documentation of completed academic courses and grades.
- Provide names and contact details of two references.
- Applications must be submitted electronically via Varbi in Word or PDF format.
Last Date for Apply
December 11, 2025
For more information, please contact Laura Carroll at laura.carroll@umu.se.
