Summary
Karolinska Institutet is inviting applications for a doctoral student position focusing on computational proteomics and AI applications in cancer precision medicine. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research in a multidisciplinary environment aimed at enhancing personalized cancer treatments.
Doctoral (PhD) Position in Computational Proteomics and AI for Cancer Precision Medicine, Sweden
Designation
PhD Student in Computational Proteomics and AI
Research Area
- Cancer Biology
- Computational Proteomics
- Bioinformatics
- Machine Learning and AI in Healthcare
Location
Karolinska Institutet, Science for Life Laboratory (SciLifeLab), Stockholm, Sweden
Eligibility/Qualification
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| General Eligibility | – Master’s degree or equivalent (2nd cycle/advanced) – 240 credits (60 at advanced level) or equivalent knowledge |
| Specific Eligibility | – Proficiency in English equivalent to English B/English 6 at Swedish upper secondary school |
| Skills Required | – Strong programming skills in Python and/or R – Experience with machine learning, deep learning, or AI methods |
| Desired Background | – Education in computer science, bioinformatics, biostatistics, mathematics, systems biology, or related fields |
| Additional Skills | – Familiarity with deep learning frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow) and LLM frameworks (Hugging Face, LangChain) |
Job Description
The doctoral student will:
- Analyze and integrate diverse proteomics data (bulk, single-cell, proteogenomics, spatial) across various cancer types.
- Reconstruct signaling networks at single-cell resolution.
- Employ machine learning and AI methods for data interpretation and candidate therapeutic target prioritization.
- Collaborate in a multidisciplinary research environment while increasing independence over the duration of the PhD.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should submit their application along with the following documents via the Varbi recruitment system:
- Personal letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Degree projects and publications (if any)
- Documents certifying general and specific eligibility
Last Date to Apply
May 7, 2026
Additional Information
For inquiries, contact:
- Yanbo Pan: yanbo.pan@ki.se
- Helena Bäckvall: helena.backvall@ki.se
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