PhD student in Bioinformatics

The Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics is mainly located with the other Departments of Chemistry and Life Sciences in the Arrhenius Laboratories for Natural Sciences, which are situated in the northern part of the University Campus at Frescati. Some 270 people of which about 60 are PhD students work at the Department, engaged in internationally highly recognized research covering a broad range of subjects kortfattad institutionsinformation relevant för utlysningen.
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Project description

Machine learning for bioinformatics applications
The thesis work will be conducted within the framework of this project, The selected PhD candidate will explore how machine learning (ML) strategies including interpretable ML and generative AI can be tailored to study complex biological processes. This project combines timely analytical challenges with deep rooted applications in life science, with a focus on characterizing how underlying DNA sequence affects genomic processes from cutting edge paired data sets (microscopy combined with DNA sequencing). We are looking for a PhD candidate with MS majors in either engineering/computer science/physics/mathematics. Experience with ML implementation is required, interpretable ML and/or generative AI is a plus.

The Selected PhD candidate will be joining the Computational Microscopy for Cell Biology (CMCB) lab led by Dr. J. Griffié, which is primarily composed of engineers, physicists and mathematicians. The lab is based at SciLifeLab in Stockholm, a vibrant and dynamic science hub, with a particular focus in multidisciplinary research. The CMCB laboratory aims more specifically at developing cutting-edge data/image analysis as well as modelling strategies to answer fundamental biology issues with advanced light microscopy data. The lab’s research scope ranges from reinforcement learning for drug design, interpretable ML pipelines for cancer research and diagnosis and graph neural networks for microscopy.

Qualification requirements

In order to be admitted to postgraduate education, the applicant must have the general and specific entry requirements. The qualification requirements must be met by the deadline for applications.

You meet general entry requirements if you have completed a second-cycle degree, or completed courses equivalent to at least 240 higher education credits, of which 60 credits must be in the second cycle, or have otherwise acquired equivalent knowledge in Sweden or elsewhere.

Specific entry requirements, the general syllabus for doctoral studies in the field of the Biochemistry, especially Bioinformatics, program the applicant must have passed courses within the first and second cycles of at least 90 credits in either, a) Chemistry/Molecular Biology/Biotechnology, or b) Computer Science/Mathematics/Physics and at the second cycle level, 60 credits in Life Science, Computer Science Mathematics, Physics or Bioinformatics including a 30 credit Degree Project (thesis).

Selection

The selection amongst the eligible candidates will be based on their capacity to successfully complete the program. Important criteria when assessing this capacity are; documented knowledge and skill in the field of the thesis project, written and oral proficiency in English, the capacity for analytical thinking, the ability to collaborate, as well as creativity, initiative, and independence. The assessment will be based on previous experience and grades, the quality of the degree project, references, relevant experience, interviews and the candidate’s written motivation for seeking the position.

Admission Regulations for Doctoral Studies at Stockholm University.

About the employment

We offer a fixed-term employment as a doctoral student according to Chapter 5 of the Higher Education Ordinance (1993:100). The period of employment may not be longer than what corresponds to full-time doctoral education for four years. As a doctoral student, you should primarily devote yourself to your own doctoral education, but the employment may include work with education, research and administration to a limited extent (maximum 20 %).

A new employment as a doctoral student is for a maximum of one year, the employment is then renewed for a maximum of two years at a time.

Stockholm University strives to be a workplace free from discrimination and with equal opportunities for all.

Contact

For more information, please contact project leader, Juliette Griffié, juliette.griffie@dbb.su.se.

General information about the PhD programs can be given by the Professor and Director of Doctoral Studies, Andreas Barth, andreas.barth@dbb.su.se.

Application

Apply for the PhD student position at Stockholm University's recruitment system. Attach a personal letter and CV as well as the attachments requested in the application form. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the job advertisement, and that it is submitted before the deadline.

The instructions for applicants are available at: How to apply for a position.