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
The Vickovic Lab at Uppsala University is seeking a dynamic, self-motivated, team-oriented Postdoctoral Computational Scientist or Statistician to expand computational efforts in understanding disease mechanisms. We are interested in developing integrative multi-modal data analysis tools incorporating single cell and spatially resolved omics data, imaging data, clinical phenotypes, variants and genotypes. The successful candidate will have the unique opportunity to work at the intersection of mathematical modeling, omics data analysis, workflow optimization, and resource building.
The Vickovic Lab is focused on developing novel “digital pathology” tools to track disease progression with the aim of identifying translatable drug and therapeutic targets in human tissue cohorts. The team leverages technologies including spatial transcriptomics, single-cell sequencing, and machine learning. The person selected for this role would interact closely with the collaborators at the New York Genome Center, and there is a possibility to spend an extended period in New York as a visiting researcher.
- Develop new technological solutions and methods for integrating and analyzing large-scale, spatially resolved RNA-seq, epigenetic and genotypic data using current state of the art technologies.
- Develop bioengineering and molecular biology strategies, and deploy the newly developed tools for the exploration of very large data sets.
- Develop a resource for the community that gives access to collected data.
- Work closely with experimental colleagues and cores to understand the nature of generated data.
- Actively participate in the preparation of manuscripts for publication and present at scientific conferences.
- Share expertise and provide training and guidance to group members as needed.
PhD degree in molecular biology, bioengineering, biotechnology or related discipline required or a foreign degree equivalent. The degree needs to be obtained by the time of the decision of employment. Those who have obtained a PhD degree three years prior to the application deadline are primarily considered for the employment. The starting point of the three-year frame period is the application deadline. Due to special circumstances, the degree may have been obtained earlier. The three-year period can be extended due to circumstances such as sick leave, parental leave, duties in labour unions, etc.
- Prior experience with technology innovation, genomics, proteomics, methylation modeling and embryology, and single cell sqeuencing are preferred, but exceptionally creative and driven scientists with an interest and adaptability will be seriously considered.
- Strong oral and written communication, data documentation, and presentation skills required.
- Experience writing scientific articles for publication required.
- Ability to handle multiple projects at the same time required.
- Excellent collaborative and interpersonal skills, and willingness to work in a fast-paced team environment required.
Technical and Professional Skills: Consistently demonstrates skills and knowledge relevant for current role; strives to expand the depth and breadth of technical and professional skills; works with a high level of integrity; exhibits focus and discipline; appropriately prioritizes, manages expectations and delivers
on commitments.
Collaborative & Communicative: Models collaboration and teamwork; brings out the best in others; effectively works with all levels, internally and externally; respects and embraces diversity of perspective; communicates clearly and listens carefully; uses good judgment as to what to communicate and when to do so.
Adaptable & Innovative: Adaptable and embraces change; develops new insights and pursues improvements and efficiency; fosters exchange of new ideas and willing to challenge the status quo; takes initiative and is solution-oriented; engages in work with passion and curiosity.
About the employment
The employment is a temporary position of 2 years according to central collective agreement, with the possibility of a one-year extension Full time position. Starting date as agreed. Placement: Uppsala
For further information about the position, please contact: Sanja Vickovic, [email protected]
Please submit your application by 8 September 2025, UFV-PA 2025/2263.
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Anställningsform: tidsbegränsad anställning | Anställningens omfattning: heltid | Antal lediga befattningar: 1 | Sysselsättningsgrad: 100% | Ort: Uppsala | Län: Uppsala län | Land: Sweden | Referensnummer: UFV-PA 2025/2263 | Facklig företrädare: Seko Universitetsklubben [email protected], Seko Universitetsklubben [email protected], ST/TCO [email protected], ST/TCO [email protected], Saco-rådet [email protected], Saco-rådet [email protected], | Publicerat: 2025-08-08 | Sista ansökningsdag: 2025-09-08
