Lund University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Experimental Medical Science

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 47 000 students and more than 8 800 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition.

Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We regard gender equality and diversity as a strength and an asset.

Within the departments, we strive toward a good working environment with respect and consideration in our relationships with each other. We are constantly working to create the conditions for job satisfaction, development and participation for all employees.

The Research group

Protein Structure and Bioinformatics group investigates genetic and other variations and their effects on DNA, RNA and protein, on structural, functional and other levels. We have developed several of the most reliable variation effect predictors like PON-P2 and PON-MMR for variant pathogenicity, PON-Sol and PON-Stab for molecular effects and PON-mt-tRNA and PON-BTK for molecule-specific predictions. We use and develop bioinformatic methods to reveal the significance of the variants especially in the relation of diseases.

We are now looking for an postdoctoral/assistant researcher in bioinformatics. The position is full-time for 2 years according to a central agreement on temporary employment as an assistant researcher. The desired start date is December 1, 2021, or by agreement.

Resposibilities

An assistant researcher postdoctoral position is available to develop prediction methods for variation analysis and for analysis of large genomic data sets especially in the field of cancers and neurodegenerative diseases. The main task is development of algorithms and data analysis of massive genomic and other data.

Qualifications

Requirements:

  • Candidate should have a PhD degree in bioinformatics, computational biology or on a related field
  • Strong background in bioinformatics
  • Knowledge in programming, databases and data analysis is required
  • Excellent skills in oral presentation and good writing skills
  • Expertise on working in Unix/Linux environments

The successful candiate should have experience within some of the following areas:

  • Knowledege about relevant areas in biology, medicine (molecular biology), structural biology, biochemistry or genetics
  • Datastructures, databases
  • Knowledge of biomedical resources and infrasructures
  • Competences within medical statistics and statistical programming, preferably in R
  • Expertise in genomic data analysis
Type of employment Temporary position
Contract type Full time
First day of employment 2021-12-01 or by arrangement
Salary Monthly salary
Number of positions 1
Full-time equivalent 100
City Lund
County Skåne län
Country Sweden
Reference number PA2021/2687
Contact
  • Mauno Vihinen, 046-2220000
Union representative
  • OFR/ST:Fackförbundet ST:s kansli, 046-222 93 62
  • SACO:Saco-s-rådet vid Lunds universitet, 046-222 93 64
  • SEKO: Seko Civil, 046-222 93 66
Published 30.Aug.2021
Last application date 19.Sep.2021 11:59 PM CEST

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