Postdoctoral Researcher in Genetics and Diabetes

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is consistently ranked as one of the world's leading educational institutions. With around 47,000 students and over 8,800 employees in Lund, Helsingborg, and Malmö, we are united in our pursuit to understand, explain, and improve our world and human conditions. Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Equality, equal opportunities, and diversity are fundamental principles in all aspects of our operations. Workplace Description The Genetics and Diabetes Research Group conducts research in precision medicine and metabolic complexity of type 2 diabetes. Research, focusing on precision medicine and genetics, is at the forefront of diabetes research; the group is led by Associate Professor Emma Ahlqvist. The office is located at the Clinical Research Center in Malmö. You can read more about our exciting research here. Within the research group, we prioritize a good work environment with respect and care in our relationships, striving to create a workplace that is developmental and stimulating for all employees. We continuously work to create conditions for job satisfaction, development, and participation for all employees. We care about both physical safety and psychosocial work environment. Project Description The postdoctoral position will utilize existing high-resolution data from large-scale cohorts and large family cohorts, complemented with bulk and single-cell RNA sequencing data from relevant tissues, to investigate the pathogenesis of type 2 diabetes and its early-life programming. Job Responsibilities and Areas of Responsibility At Lund University, a postdoctoral position should provide opportunities for scientific and pedagogical merit. Priority is given to research merit, with some opportunity for higher education pedagogical training. Teaching may also be part of the job duties. The position will involve a mix of methodological and diabetes genetics and genomics research. Methodological research may include, but is not limited to, statistical models based on genetic data from family studies and -omics data for integrative deconvolution and machine learning methods for prognosis and therapeutic biomarker development. Research may include, but is not limited to, software tool dissemination, biological discoveries, and participation in studies with large research consortia. The position will require manuscript writing on bioinformatics methodology, software package development/maintenance, teaching, supervision, and other academic activities. Qualifications Requirements for the position: - PhD or equivalent foreign degree in Bioinformatics, statistics, genetics, or equivalent. PhD must be completed by the time of employment decision - Good ability to develop and conduct high-quality research - Pedagogical ability - Experience with R and/or Python - Statistical knowledge and application - Experience handling large datasets - Knowledge of Bash/Linux - Excellent English skills, both verbal and written - Self-motivated, persistent, collaborative, stable, structured, independent, creative, with strong analytical and/or mathematical abilities Meriting factors: - Preferably degree obtained within the last three years prior to application deadline - At least two published first-author manuscripts - Strong knowledge of biology and genetics - Experience with family-based analyses Candidate assessment will primarily be based on scientific merits and research potential. Special emphasis will be placed on scientific ability within the subject area. We Offer Lund University is a government agency providing special benefits, generous vacation, and favorable service pension. Read more about employment with us on the university website. About the Position The position is time-limited to a minimum of two and maximum of three years, according to collective agreement for time-limited postdoctoral employment. A postdoctoral position is intended as an initial career step and an opportunity to further deepen and broaden research competence. Positions at Lund University are conducted in Sweden, so you are expected to perform your work on-site in Malmö. How to Apply The position is applied for through the university's recruitment system. The application should include a personal letter explaining your interest in the position and how it matches your merits. The application should also include degree certificates, CV or equivalent, and any additional supporting documents. The Medical Faculty is a division of Lund University, responsible for education and research in medicine, care, and health. The faculty conducts research across experimental basic research, patient-near clinical research, and health science research. We decline all contact from advertising sellers, recruitment, and staffing agencies due to government procurement rules.