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**About Us**
The position will be based in the research group for Translational Bioinformatics, which has extensive experience in developing methods and tools for large-scale data analysis within the life sciences. The research work will primarily involve new approaches in in vitro disease modeling and drug repurposing, combining practical experimental work with advanced bioinformatics and AI-based analytical techniques.
This is a collaborative project between academia and industry within the recently granted research profile AI-driven Precision Medicine, funded by the Foundation for Knowledge and Competence Development. The work will be conducted at the University of Skövde and at the partner company AstraZeneca in Mölndal. The doctoral position is in the field of Bioinformatics, which at the University of Skövde is defined as the study and development of computer-based methods and tools for the analysis, modeling, representation, and processing of biomolecular data. The doctoral degree will be in Medicine in collaboration with the University of Gothenburg.
**Your Role**
The main responsibilities include conducting research, performing institution-related services, and carrying out related administrative tasks. Additional duties may be included in the position.
**Qualifications**
We are looking for candidates who have:
• A master's degree, or at least 240 higher education credits, of which ≥60 higher education credits at the master's level; or equivalent knowledge acquired within or outside Sweden
• At least 60 higher education credits, including an independent thesis (≥15 higher education credits) at the master's level in bioinformatics, biotechnology, biochemistry, systems biology, or a related field
• Documented proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary school course English 6, or equivalent
**Assessment Criteria:**
• Ability to benefit from doctoral-level education
• Documented good collaborative skills and the ability to work both independently and in a group
• Documented ability to plan, organize, and achieve set goals
• Practical experience in experimental work and knowledge of sequencing techniques (e.g., Illumina, Nanopore)
• Documented experience in statistics, bioinformatics, and visualization techniques using R, Python, and Linux
• Documented experience in AI-based data analysis methods, including machine learning/deep learning and image analysis
• Good knowledge of multi-omics data analysis, including single-cell RNA-seq (scRNA-seq)
• Documented good ability to express oneself in spoken and written English
In this recruitment, significant emphasis will be placed on documented experience in statistics, bioinformatics, and visualization techniques using R, Python, and Linux, documented experience in AI-based data analysis methods including machine learning/deep learning and image analysis, as well as good knowledge of multi-omics data analysis including scRNA-seq.
**Employment Conditions**
The position is a fixed-term employment until the doctoral degree is obtained, but no longer than 5 years. The scope is 100%, of which 90% pertains to doctoral studies and 10% to institutional work. Salary will be based on the local agreement for salary scales for doctoral students. Only those who are accepted or have already been accepted into a doctoral education program may be employed as a doctoral student.
**Application Deadline:** December 12, 2025
**Reference Number:** HS 2025/654
**Contact Information:** Inquiries about the position can be made to Henrik Thilander (
[email protected]) and Project Leader Jane Synnergren (
[email protected]). Union information can be obtained from Anders Johansson (Saco-S) or Sonja Nohlgren (ST). All individuals can be reached via the university switchboard at 0500-44 80 00.
**Application**
You apply for the position via our website, www.his.se/jobb by clicking on "Apply" at the bottom of the advertisement. There you can also read more about the university's recruitment process and the benefits you have as an employee with us. We welcome your application!
Please attach the following documents to your application:
• Cover letter
• CV
• Certificates/transcripts and any other merit documents you wish to submit
• A statement of interest where you describe in English your research interests and expectations for the doctoral education
• Thesis work
Contact the HR department at
[email protected] if you have publications that cannot be attached electronically directly in the application. The publications must be submitted to the university no later than one week after the application deadline.