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We are seeking a motivated PhD student to join our lab at KTH/SciLifeLab in Stockholm, focusing on precision medicine and cancer progression. The project explores the role of tumor-promoting inflammation in cancer progression through bioinformatics-driven, machine-learning and multi-omics analyses integrated with experimental data. Ideal candidates have a background in bioinformatics, computational cancer biology, or related fields with experience in cancer and data-driven research.
A postgraduate education at an institution that is active and supportive in matters pertaining to working conditions, gender equality and diversity as well as study environment.
Work and study in Stockholm, close to nature and the water.
As a member of the A. Lundberg Lab, part of the Data-Driven Life Science (DDLS) Fellowship Program, you will benefit from training opportunities through the DDLS Research School and exposure to a strong network of experts in precision medicine, bioinformatics, and cancer research.
Admission requirements
To be admitted to postgraduate education (Chapter 7, 39 § Swedish Higher Education Ordinance), the applicant must have basic eligibility in accordance with either of the following:
passed a second cycle degree (for example a master's degree) in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, or related fields
or completed course requirements of at least 240 higher education credits, of which at least 60 second-cycle higher education credits, or
acquired, in some other way within or outside the country, substantially equivalent knowledge
In order to succeed as a doctoral student at KTH you need to be goal oriented and persevering in your work. During the selection process, candidates will be assessed upon their ability to:
Independently pursue their work.
Collaborate with others.
Maintain a professional approach.
Analyze and work with complex issues.
Demonstrate strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
Work independently and in a team, with initiative and multitasking ability.
Bring experience in interdisciplinary research fields.
Show a solid research background in cancer biology.
Be proficient in Bash, R, and/or Python.
Communicate effectively in English as it is required for daily work.
Three references are required, one of which shall be your current/previous supervisor.
Additional valuable skills are:
Strong ability to interpret and synthesize scientific literature
Experience with HPC, and clinical/patient data
Worked with machine-learning methods and omics data integration
Knowledge of bioinformatics pipelines (e.g., Nextflow, Snakemake) and Git version control
Proficiency in languages/tools e.g. Java, or Docker
A strong publication record in related fields
After the qualification requirements, great emphasis will be placed on personal skills.
Target degree: Doctoral degree
Information regarding admission and employment
Only those admitted to postgraduate education may be employed as a doctoral student. The total length of employment may not be longer than what corresponds to full-time doctoral education in four years' time. An employed doctoral student can, to a limited extent (maximum 20%), perform certain tasks within their role, e.g. training and administration. A new position as a doctoral student is for a maximum of one year, and then the employment may be renewed for a maximum of two years at a time. In the case of studies that are to be completed with a licentiate degree, the total period of employment may not be longer than what corresponds to full-time doctoral education for two years.
Apply for the position and admission through KTH's recruitment system. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the advertisement.
Applications must be received at the last closing date at midnight, CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time).
Applications must include the following elements:
CV including your relevant professional experience and knowledge.
Application letter with a brief description of why you want to pursue research studies, about what your academic interests are and how they relate to your previous studies and future goals. (Maximum 2 pages long)
Copies of diplomas and grades from previous university studies and certificates of fulfilled language requirements (see above). Translations into English or Swedish if the original document is not issued in one of these languages.Copies of originals must be certified.
Representative publications or technical reports. For longer documents, please provide a summary (abstract) and a web link to the full text.
Other information
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Type of employment: Temporary position Contract type: Full time First day of employment: According to agreement Salary: Monthly salary according to KTH's doctoral student salary agreement Number of positions: 1 Full-time equivalent: 100% City: Stockholm (Solna) County: Stockholms län Country: Sweden Reference number: PA-2025-1240 Contact:
