Bioinformatician with focus on AI

The Department of Pharmaceutical Biosciences is an interdisciplinary environment where 10 research areas work to contribute to better medicines and a healthier world. With laboratories in the heart of Uppsala Biomedical Center and Sweden’s only Faculty of Pharmacy, we are a vital engine in the development of education and research in the pharmaceutical sciences. More information about the department and its activities is available at uu.se/farmbio.

Read more about our benefits and what it’s like to work at Uppsala University

Tasks

Data management and analysis of data from cell profiling experiments using Cell Painting and high-content imaging. Deep learning and multivariate methods, both supervised and unsupervised. Development of software and pipelines for analysis of large-scale image data. Participation in the VR/SciLifeLab infrastructure Chemical Biology Consortium Sweden (CBCS).

Research group website: https://pharmb.io/

CBCS Website: https://www.cbcs.se/

Read more

Qualification Requirements

• Doctoral degree in bioinformatics, data science, computer science, scientific computing, or associated field
• Documented experience with AI methods for analysis of tabular dataset and image-based data including deep neural networks
• Documented experience with image analysis
• Strong competence in Python programming and Linux/HPC environments
• Prior experience of virtualization and software development
• Good social skills and ability to work on several simultaneous projects
• Able to work in a team, but also individually and solve problems independently
• Ability to document code and projects and interact with researchers from other backgrounds
• Excellent communication skills in written and oral English is a requirement
  
  

Desirable/meritorious

• Experience with analysis of data from microscopy imaging of cells
  
  

About The Employment

The employment is a permanent position (probationary period 6 months will be applied) Scope of employment 100 %. Starting date as agreed upon. Placement: Uppsala

For further information about the position please contact: Professor Ola Spjuth, e-mail [email protected]

Please submit your application by September 24th 2025, UFV-PA 2025/2665

Uppsala University is a broad research university with a strong international position. The ultimate goal is to conduct education and research of the highest quality and relevance to make a difference in society. Our most important asset is all of our 7,600 employees and 53,000 students who, with curiosity and commitment, make Uppsala University one of Sweden’s most exciting workplaces.

Read more about our benefits and what it is like to work at Uppsala University

https://uu.se/om-uu/jobba-hos-oss/

The position may be subject to security vetting. If security vetting is conducted, the applicant must pass the vetting process to be eligible for employment.

Please do not send offers of recruitment or advertising services.

Submit your application through Uppsala University’s recruitment system.