Postdoctoral Researcher, SciLifeLab Genomics Platform Full-time NEW

Postdoctoral Researcher, SciLifeLab Genomics Platform

Are you interested in developing next-generation genomics technologies and shaping the future of single-cell and rare-cell analysis? We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Postdoctoral Researcher to join the Research and Development (R&D) team at the Uppsala node of the National Genomics Infrastructure (NGI), part of SciLifeLab.

NGI is one of Europe's leading academic providers of sequencing and SNP genotyping services, offering cutting-edge technologies and expert support to researchers across Sweden and internationally. At NGI, you will work in a highly collaborative and technology-driven environment with access to advanced instrumentation, high-throughput automation, and strong bioinformatics expertise.

This position is part of a fully funded SciLifeLab Technology Development Project (TDP) aiming to establish transformative methods for copy-number detection from single cells and rare cell populations.

The postdoctoral researcher will play a central role in developing and implementing innovative workflows for ultra-low-input copy number analysis. This approach will combine complementary strategies to enable both high-resolution genomic profiling and scalable screening of rare cell populations.

The project addresses important challenges in biomedical research, such as single-cell tumor heterogeneity in clonal cancer evolution and loss of chromosome Y (LOY) in immune aging.

The work will be carried out in a highly collaborative environment, in close interaction with leading research groups at Uppsala University (Jan Dumanski, Jessica Nordlund), KTH Royal Institute of Technology (Joakim Lundeberg), the SciLifeLab Genomics Platform, as well as relevant industry partners. The postdoctoral researcher will be expected to work collaboratively across these groups present at both Uppsala and Solna SciLifeLab campuses.

Documented experience with the following is required:

• PhD degree (or a foreign degree equivalent to a PhD) in genetics, genomics, molecular biology, cell biology, or closely related field. The degree must be obtained by the time the employment decision is made. In accordance with eligibility rules for postdoctoral positions, priority will be given to candidates who completed their PhD no more than three years prior to the application deadline. Exceptions may be made for special circumstances such as parental leave, sick leave, union duties, or similar.
• Strong background in experimental molecular biology
• Experience with low-input or single-cell workflows
• Experience with data analysis using programming languages such as Python or R
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

Documented experience with the following techniques and applications is considered an advantage:

• Massively parallel/next-generation sequencing
• Array-based SNP genotyping
• Experience in laboratory method or protocol development
• Spatial transcriptomics
• Flow cytometry (FACS)
• DNA amplification techniques (MDA, PTA)

Bioinformatics in a Linux/UNIX environment

We are looking for someone with a positive attitude, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary team setting, as well as the motivation to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative research environment.

The employment is a temporary position of two years according to central collective agreement. Full time position. Starting date 15/8-2026. Placement: Uppsala.

For further information about the position, please contact: Jessica Nordlund (Jessica.nordlund@medsci.uu.se), Ulrika Liljedahl (Ulrika.Liljedahl@medsci.uu.se), or Amanda Raine (amanda.raine@medsci.uu.se)

Please submit your application by June 3, 2026, UFV-PA 2026 /1629.