Researcher Full-time

Researcher

Uppsala University, Department of Immunology, Genetics and Pathology

The Department of Immunology, Genetics and Pathology at Uppsala University has a broad research profile with strong research groups focusing on cancer, genetic and autoimmune diseases. A fundamental idea at the department is to stimulate translational research and thereby promote closer interactions between medical research and health care. Research is presently organized in six research programs: Cancer Precision Medicine, Cancer Immunotherapy, Genomics and Neurobiology, Molecular Tools and Functional Genomics, Neuro-Oncology and Neurodegeneration and Vascular Biology. Departmental activities are also integrated with the units for Oncology, Clinical Genetics, Clinical Immunology, Clinical Pathology, and Hospital Physics at Uppsala University Hospital. The department has teaching assignments in several education programs, including Master Programs, at the Faculty of Medicine. The department has a yearly turnover of around SEK 550 million, out of which about two thirds derive from external funding. IGP has approximately 400 employees, out of which 100 are PhD-students, and there are in total more than 850 affiliated staff members. More information about the department's activities can be found here: www.uu.se/en/staff/department/immunology-genetics-and-pathology

Duties

The position is focused on bioinformatic analysis of sequence data. Experimental analysis may be included, but is not required. The main tasks would be:

• Performing bioinformatic analyses of long-read sequencing data
• Developing and implementing data tools and workflows for bioinformatic analyses
• Presenting data from development projects at internal and external meetings and conferences
• Compiling results and publishing scientific articles
• Developing and implementing new protocols and applications

Requirements

– PhD in bioinformatics, biotechnology, molecular biology, genetics, or a related field

– Documented experience with bioinformatic analysis of sequencing data

– Experience in managing, compiling, and visualizing data

– Good knowledge of bioinformatics within genomics and large-scale sequencing (NGS)

– Documented experience in sequencing data analysis using relevant programming languages (e.g., Python, R)

– Knowledge of working in a Linux environment and on HPC systems

– Documented experience in compiling and publishing scientific articles in a related subject area

– Ability to manage and prioritize tasks effectively

– Ability to quickly learn new skills

– Ability to independently identify and solve problems during data analysis

Additional qualifications

Experience in experimental genetics, including DNA extraction, library preparation, long-read sequencing etc.

About the employment

The employment is a temporary position, 12 months. Scope of employment 100 %. Starting date as agreed. Placement: Uppsala

For further information about the position, please contact: Lars Feuk, lars.feuk@igp.uu.se

Please submit your application by 26 March 2026, UFV-PA 2026/531