Skip to main content
Svensk startsida
Log in
  • Student portal
  • Staff portal
  • Alumni network
Uppsala University
Uppsala University Uppsala University
Uppsala University
  • Admissions
  • Research
  • Collaboration
  • The University
  • Students
  • Alumni
  • Library
The University
  • Faculties & departments
  • Structure & governance
  • Campuses
  • Academic traditions
  • History
  • Culture
  • News
  • Events
  • Contact
Uppsala University The University Jobs & vacancies Jobs detail page
Denna sida på svenska
Listen
  • Faculties & departments
  • Structure & governance
  • Campuses
  • Academic traditions
  • History
  • Culture
  • News
  • Events
  • Contact

Bioinformatician in genomics

Sort on published: 2018-09-28

Uppsala University is a comprehensive research-intensive university with a strong international standing. Our mission is to pursue top-quality research and education and to interact constructively with society. Our most important assets are all the individuals whose curiosity and dedication make Uppsala University one of Sweden’s most exciting workplaces. Uppsala University has 42,000 students, 7,000 employees and a turnover of SEK 6.7 billion.

The Department of Cell and Molecular Biology is one of the most international, broad and successful biomolecular departments in Europe covering seven research programs in areas such as bioinformatics, microbiology and biophysics.

Science for Life Laboratory (SciLifeLab, www.scilifelab.se) in Sweden serves as a national infrastructure to support advanced high-throughput life science research. The National Bioinformatics Infrastructure Sweden at SciLifeLab (www.nbis.se) is a large national infrastructure in rapid development providing support, tools and training to the Swedish life science research community. We are now looking for a new member to join the Bioinformatics Long-term Support team (a.k.a WABI). Bioinformatics Long-term Support provides advanced bioinformatics analyses to some of the most scientifically exciting projects across Sweden. Launched in the beginning of 2013, the team currently comprises more than 20 full-time senior bioinformaticians, and constitutes one of the strongest units for analysis of large-scale genomics and integrative omics data in Sweden. Examples of supported scientific areas range from transnational medicine and complex diseases, to evolutionary and environmental research. We are now looking for a new permanent team member initially intended to engage as a key player in a very large sequencing project on plant genomics.

Working duties
You will provide advanced bioinformatics support to high-quality research projects, and develop and implement tools and resources for the research community. You will also provide and promote national bioinformatics training, networking and knowledge transfer, and take part in the continuous development and improvement of the bioinformatics support at a national level. Research support comprise at least 80% of the work.

During the first four years, the position will focus on assembly and annotation, as well as comparative and evolutionary genomics within a large research project on plant genomics. The work will require high technical and scientific competence. You will collaborate closely with bioinformaticians and other researchers within the project, but will also interact with other staff within NBIS/SciLifeLab. After four years, the position will switch to other research projects within the framework of Bioinformatics Long-terms Support.

Qualifications
The successful candidate should have (i) a PhD or similar relevant working experience from advanced studies within bioinformatics, either within academia or industry, (ii) fluent oral and written communication skills in English, and (iii) strong skills in cooperation and communication.

Merits
We are looking for an outstanding candidate with skills and experience in

  • genome assembly and genome annotation
  • comparative and functional genomics
  • evolution and adaptation

Strong programming skills and experience of structured handling of projects with large data volumes are also beneficial.

Your application should include:

  • A CV including your publication list
  • A personal letter with your motivation to join the team
  • Contact information to two references

Your application should be written in English and be submitted at the latest October 31, 2018. Interviews will be conducted at any time.

Salary: Individual payroll is applied.

Starting date: As soon as possible or agreed on.

Employment type: Permanent position, 6-month probation will be applied

Extent of employment: 100%

For further details about the position, please contact head of facility Björn Nystedt, Uppsala university: bjorn.nystedt@scilifelab.se, +46184714413

Welcome with your application at the latest 2018-10-31, UFV-PA 2018/3229.

Uppsala university values the qualities that gender balance and diversity bring to the operations. We therefore promote applicants of all gender, background, functionality and experiences.

Are you considering moving to Sweden to work at Uppsala University? If so, you will find a lot of information about working and living in Sweden at www.uu.se/joinus. You are also welcome to contact International Faculty and Staff Services at ifss@uadm.uu.se.

Please do not send offers of recruitment or advertising services. Applications must be submitted as described in this advertisement.

Placement: Department of Cell and Molecular Biology

Type of employment: Full time , Permanent position

Pay: Fixed salary

Number of positions: 1

Working hours: 100%

Town: Uppsala

County: Uppsala län

Country: Sweden

Union representative: Ellena Papaioannou, Seko 018-471 3315
Suzanne Borén Andersson, TCO/ST 018-471 6251
Per Sundman, Saco-rådet 018-471 1485

Number of reference: UFV-PA 2018/3229

Last application date: 2018-10-31

Login and apply
Print

Contact the University

Telephone: +46 18 471 00 00
Contact the University
Find researchers & staff

Follow Uppsala University on

Facebook logo Instagram logo Twitter logo Youtube logo LinkedIn logo RSS feed of Uppsala University News

Visit the University

Departments & units
Campuses
Museums & gardens

Map of Uppsala University

Quick links

News & media services
Library
Jobs & vacancies
The Vice-Chancellor’s Blog
University management
Support Uppsala University
International Faculty & Staff Services
Medarbetarportalen – Employee portal
Student portal

© Uppsala University Tel.: +46 18 471 00 00 P.O. Box 256, SE-751 05 Uppsala, Sweden
Registration number: 202100-2932 VAT number: SE202100293201 Registrar About this website Editor: webbredaktionen@uadm.uu.se
Go to top

Uppsala University uses cookies to make your website experience as good as possible. Read more about cookies.