Postdoctoral fellow in Genomics and Bioinformatics

The Institute of Biomedicine is involved in both research and education. In both of these areas, we focus on fundamental knowledge of the living cell – what it consists of, how it works, how its function is directed by the genetic material, and how it interacts with various kinds of micro-organisms. Using this knowledge, we try to elucidate the causes of diseases, and find new ways to diagnose and treat them.

The Institute is composed of the following four departments:

• The Department of Infectious Diseases
• The Department of Microbiology and Immunology
• The Department of Medical Biochemistry and Cell Biology
• The Department of Laboratory Medicine

At present, the institute has about 315 employees and approximately 450 million SEK in total assets.

At the Department of Medical Biochemistry and Cell Biology, we are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow with a background in bioinformatics and human genomics.

Subject area

Genomics and bioinformatics

Subject area description

Clonal hematopoiesis, characterized by acquired genetic variants in blood cells of otherwise healthy individuals, is associated with increased risk of blood cancer and several age-related diseases. Recurrent mutations in clonal hematopoiesis demonstrate sex-specific prevalence; however, the underlying mechanisms and their implications for disease outcomes remain poorly understood. This project aims to identify and characterize the sex-specific determinants and consequences of clonal hematopoiesis.

Duties

The candidate will analyze large-scale genomic, sequencing, and epidemiological datasets to investigate sex-specific genetic and non-genetic determinants of clonal hematopoiesis. The position offers the opportunity to independently lead the project, collaborate with team members, and external collaborators, and shape its scientific direction.

Eligibility

The eligibility criteria for employing teaching staff are set out in Chapter 4 of the Higher Education Ordinance and in the Appointment Procedure for Teaching Posts at the University of Gothenburg.

To be eligible for appointment as a postdoc, the applicant is required to have a doctoral degree, a doctoral degree in art or a foreign degree that is deemed to be equivalent to a doctoral degree. This eligibility requirement must be met before the employment decision is made.

In the first instance, those who have completed their degree no more than three years prior to the end of the application period shall be considered. Those who have completed their degree more than three years prior to the end of the application period may also be considered in the first instance if special grounds exist. Special grounds relate to leave of absence due to illness, parental leave, commissions of trust within union organisations, service within the defence services or other similar circumstances, as well as clinical service or service/assignment relevant to the subject area.

Assessment criteria

The candidate must hold a PhD in genetics, genomics, bioinformatics, computational biology or a related subject area.
Experience in human genomics and a good understanding of cancer genomics are required.
The candidate should have proficiency in R, python, or comparable programming languages. Experience of working with long-read sequencing data is a plus.

The candidate should have the ability to work independently as well as work effectively within collaborative teams. Fluency in both spoken and written English is essential. Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

Regulations for the evaluation of qualifications for academic positions are given in Chapter 4, Section 3 - 4 of the Higher Education Ordinance.

Employment

The employment is full time and temporary, two years with the possibility of one year's extension, with placement at the Institute of Biomedicine. First day of employment as agreed.

Selection process

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Contact information

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Abhishek Niroula, associate senior lecturer, email: abhishek.niroula@gu.se

Unions

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Application

Submit your application via the University of Gothenburg’s recruitment portal by clicking the “Apply” button. It is your responsibility to ensure that the application is complete as per the vacancy notice, and that the University receives it by the final application deadline.

The application should contain:

• A cover letter giving a brief description of previous research experience, and a motivation to why you are applying
• A CV including a list of publications
• Proof of completed PhD
• Contact details of two references

Applications must be received by: 2026-10-21

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