Research Engineer in Spatial Biology - Bioinformatician

The infrastructure platform Spatial Biology at SciLifeLab is currently in a strong phase of expansion and is investing in the development of advanced methods for the integrated analysis of biological systems. The platform is now recruiting three bioinformaticians, where one position is at KTH within the Spatial Proteomics unit. Together, you will form a data analysis team working to develop tools and methods for integrated multi-omics studies.

As a member of this team, you will play a key role in developing computational methods, analyzing complex datasets, and contributing to integrative omics efforts in close collaboration with researchers from various disciplines. The roles offer significant opportunities to influence both technological development and scientific direction in a rapidly growing research field. 

Job description

The Spatial Proteomics Unit is seeking a motivated and experienced bioinformatician. The unit works with the latest methods in spatial proteomics focusing on multiplexed fluorescence microscopy (8-40 markers). As part of the Spatial Proteomics unit you will be responsible for data management and infrastructure, implementation and development of analysis pipelines. You will work on different datasets and help our users with image and downstream analysis.

You will also join the new Spatial Biology Computational Team (SBCT) at SciLifeLab. As a member of the SBCT team, you will play a key role in developing computational methods, analyzing complex datasets, and contributing to integrative omics efforts in close collaboration with researchers from various disciplines. The role offers significant opportunities to influence both technological development and scientific direction in a rapidly growing research field.

What we offer

• A position at a leading technical university that generates knowledge and skills for a sustainable future.
• Engaged and ambitious colleagues along with a creative, international and dynamic working environment
• An opportunity to work on datasets from multimodal spatial methods within cutting edge research
• To be part of SciLifeLab research infrastructure and Spatial Biology Platform
• Work in Stockholm, in close proximity to nature
• Guidance on relocating and settling in KTH and in Sweden .

Read more about what it's like to work at KTH and our benefits.

Read more about the Spatial Biology Platform and the Spatial Proteomics Unit

Qualifications

Requirements

• A graduate degree or an advanced level (higher education) in the research subject or equivalent competence. 
• Solid programming skills in Python or R, especially for biological image data analysis and protein expression data visualization
• Excellent communication skills in English, as required in daily work.

Preferred qualifications

• The position entails close collaboration with both co-workers and users of the infrastructure. Education or experience in communication and/or teaching/Supervision is therefore an advantage.
• Experience of other spatial methods and image analysis of tissues or cells is an advantage.
• Awareness of diversity and equal opportunity issues, with specific focus on gender equality

The position fits a person who appreciates working in a team and who wants to develop analysis in a rapidly growing field. You should be service minded, flexible and have excellent collaboration and communication skills. At the same time, you should be able to work independently and drive projects forward.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal skills.

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To apply for the position

Log into KTH's recruitment system to apply for this position. You are responsible for ensuring that your application is complete according to the instructions in the ad.

The application must include:

• CV including relevant professional experience and knowledge.
• Copy of diplomas and grades from your previous university studies. Translations into English or Swedish if the original documents have not been issued in any of these languages.
• Brief account of why you want to conduct research, your academic interests and how they relate to your previous studies and future goals. Maximally two pages long.

Your complete application must be received by KTH no later than the last day of application, midnight CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time).

About the employment

The employment is valid until further notice (permanent post) according to agreement.
The employment begins with a six-month probationary period.

Other information

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