Postdoc Candidates in Computational Biology: The Nilsson lab at Lund University is seeking a postdoctoral researcher in computational genomics to join the ERC-funded project BloodVariome. The project aims to discover DNA sequence variants and genes that govern blood and immune cell formation in humans. The successful candidate will work with an unprecedented set of immunophenotype data and genome-wide genotype data for close to 30,000 individuals.
Designation: Postdoctoral Researcher
Research Area: Computational genomics
Location: Lund University, Sweden
Qualifications/Eligibility: The candidate must hold a Ph.D. in a relevant area (e.g., bioinformatics, applied mathematics, or computer science) obtained no more than three years before the application deadline (May 2nd, 2023). The successful candidate should have solid programming skills, experience with high-performance or cloud computing, and desirable experience with machine learning and/or genomics. Strong communication and collaboration skills are also required.
| Qualifications | Requirements |
|---|---|
| Education | Ph.D. in a relevant area obtained no more than three years before the application deadline |
| Skills | Solid programming skills, experience with high-performance or cloud computing |
| Experience | Desirable experience with machine learning and/or genomics |
| Communication Skills | Strong communication and collaboration skills |
Job Description: The successful candidate will work on analyzing the data generated by the BloodVariome project and develop new computational methods to identify DNA sequence variants and genes that regulate blood and immune cell formation in humans. The candidate will be responsible for data processing, quality control, and analysis. The candidate will also be involved in the development and implementation of new algorithms and statistical methods to analyze the data.
| Benefits | Description |
|---|---|
| Salary | The scholarship amounts to 30,000 SEK/month and is normally paid three months in advance |
| Duration of Scholarship | Scholarships set up by Lund University for any individual may not run for a period of more than 24 months |
| Compensation for Work | The scholarship is intended for the recipient’s own education and does not constitute compensation for work carried out for the University |
| Grant | The scholarship is a grant and therefore not subjected to tax deduction |
| Entitlement during Illness | The scholarship does not entitle the recipient to compensation in case of illness |
| Pensionable Income | The scholarship does not constitute a pensionable income |
| Vacation | The scholarship does not entitle the recipient to vacation |
| Financial Compensation for Parental Leave | The scholarship does not include financial compensation for parental leave |
Salary and Benefits: The scholarship amounts to 30,000 SEK/month and is normally paid three months in advance. The scholarship is intended for the recipient’s own education and does not constitute compensation for work carried out for the University. The scholarship is a grant and therefore not subjected to tax deduction. Scholarships set up by Lund University for any individual may not run for a period of more than 24 months.
How to Apply: Interested candidates can find the full job posting and application instructions here.
The last day of application is May 2nd, 2023.
