Postdoctoral Scholarship in Computational Biology: Umeå University, renowned for its research excellence, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scholarship in Large-Scale Computational Biology. This opportunity is focused on developing computational tools for large-scale human intracellular signaling models, located in the Department of Medical Biosciences.
Postdoctoral Scholarship in Large-Scale Computational Biology
Designation
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Table of Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Computational Biology, Cancer Research |
| Location | Umeå, Sweden |
| Eligibility/Qualification | PhD in related fields (see specifics below) |
| Salary | Scholarship (full-time equivalent 100%) |
| Start Date | May 2026 or by agreement |
| Last Date for Apply | February 15, 2026 |
Research Area
This scholarship focuses on computational modeling of human intracellular signaling pathways with applications in cancer research, specifically studying in-silico drug responses and therapeutic strategies.
Eligibility/Qualification
- Required: Completed doctoral degree in:
- Computational/Systems Biology
- Computer Science
- Bioinformatics
- Biostatistics
- Molecular Biology/Medicine
- Related fields
- Additional Requirements:
- Strong research background with first authorships in peer-reviewed publications.
- Data analysis and bioinformatics skills.
- Proficiency in programming (Python) and version control (Git, GitHub).
- Meriting Criteria:
- Experience in mechanistic and ODE-based computational modeling.
- Knowledge of SBML file handling, Docker, or similar platforms.
- Basic understanding of wet-lab work and cell culture.
Job Description
The postdoctoral fellow will:
- Develop the SPARCED pipeline for large-scale model construction and training personalized models.
- Study in-silico interventions and drug combination responses in cancer cells.
- Collaborate in a supportive lab environment committed to innovation and rigorous research practices.
How to Apply
Interested candidates must submit the following:
- A brief description of research interests (max two A4 pages).
- CV (max six A4 pages).
- List of publications (max two A4 pages).
- Degree certificates and relevant qualifications.
- Contact details for two references.
All documents should be in English or Swedish and submitted in Word or PDF format via Umeå University’s e-recruitment system (Varbi).
Last Date for Apply
Applications must be submitted by February 15, 2026.
For further information, please contact Cemal Erdem at cemal.erdem@umu.se.
We look forward to receiving your application!
