Research Engineer

The Department of Immunology, Genetics, and Pathology at Uppsala University has a broad research profile with strong research groups focused on areas such as cancer, genetic, and autoimmune diseases. One of the core ideas at the department is to stimulate translational research and thereby promote closer collaboration between medical research and healthcare. Research is conducted within six research programs: cancer precision medicine, cancer immunotherapy, genomics and neurobiology, molecular tools and functional genomics, neuro-oncology and neurodegeneration, as well as vascular biology. Parts of the operations are also integrated with the departments of oncology, clinical genetics, clinical immunology, clinical pathology, and hospital physics at Uppsala University Hospital. The department has teaching assignments in several program educations, standalone courses, and international master's programs within the medical faculty. The department has an annual budget of approximately 550 million SEK, of which about two-thirds are external research grants. The number of employees is around 400, of which about 100 are doctoral students, and there are over 850 active members in the workforce. Please read more about the department's activities here: http://www.uu.se/medarbetare/institution/immunologi-genetik-och-patologi The Vickovic Lab at Uppsala University is seeking a dynamic, self-motivated, team-oriented computational researcher or statistician to expand computational efforts to understand disease mechanisms. We are interested in developing integrative multimodal data analysis tools that include single-cell data and spatially resolved omics data, imaging data, clinical phenotypes, variants, and genotypes. The successful candidate will have the unique opportunity to work at the intersection of mathematical modeling, omics data analysis, workflow optimization, and resource building. Responsibilities - Develop new computational, machine learning, and statistical analysis methods to integrate and analyze large-scale, single-cell, and spatially resolved RNA sequencing and genotypic data using current state-of-the-art technologies. - Develop data analysis strategies, write algorithms, and deploy computational tools for exploring very large datasets. Create a resource for the community that provides access to collected data. - Work closely with experimental colleagues and cores to understand the nature of generated data. - Actively participate in the drafting of manuscripts for publication and present at scientific conferences. - Assist with peer and student mentorship. - Share expertise and provide training and guidance to group members as needed. Qualifications - A minimum of a Master's degree in applied mathematics, computer science, or a related discipline is required; a PhD is preferred. - Previous experience with foundation models, network inference, VAEs, and DNA sequence analysis is preferred, but exceptionally creative and driven scientists with interest and adaptability are required. - Strong oral and written communication, data documentation, and presentation skills are required. - Experience writing scientific articles for publication is required. - Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously is required. - Excellent collaboration and interpersonal skills, as well as a willingness to work in a fast-paced team environment, are required. Employment Details The position is temporary, lasting 12 months. The scope is full-time. Start date is negotiable. Location: Uppsala For inquiries regarding the position, please contact: Sanja Vickovic, [email protected] We welcome your application by December 1, 2025, UFV-PA 2025/3349 Uppsala University is a broad research university with a strong international standing. The ultimate goal is to conduct education and research of the highest quality and relevance to make a difference in society. Our most valuable asset is our 7,600 employees and 53,000 students who, with curiosity and commitment, make Uppsala University one of the most exciting workplaces in the country. Read more about our benefits and what it is like to work at Uppsala University: https://uu.se/om-uu/jobba-hos-oss/ The employment may be subject to security clearance. A prerequisite for employment during security clearance is that the applicant is approved. We kindly decline offers of recruitment and advertising assistance. Applications are accepted through Uppsala University's recruitment system. Union representatives: Saco-S - [email protected], Seko - [email protected], ST (OFR/S) - [email protected]