Research Engineer at Uppsala University

Do you want to work as a research engineer, supported by competent and friendly colleagues in an international environment? Welcome to apply for a position as a research engineer at the Department of Pharmaceutical Biosciences at Uppsala University.

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 Pharmaceutical Faculty, we are a vital engine in the development of education and research in the pharmaceutical sciences. More information about the department and its activities can be found at https://www.uu.se/institution/farmaceutisk-biovetenskap (https://www.uu.se/institution/farmaceutisk-biovetenskap).

Job Responsibilities

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

Research group's webpage: https://pharmb.io/ (https://pharmb.io/)
CBCS webpage: https://www.cbcs.se/ (https://www.cbcs.se/)

Qualifications

• Master's degree in bioinformatics, computer science, computer engineering, scientific computing, or related field
• Documented experience with AI methods for analysis of tabular datasets and image-based data, including deep neural networks
• Documented experience in image analysis
• Strong skills in Python programming and Linux/HPC environments
• Strong skills in large-scale data management and file systems
• Previous experience with virtualization and software development
• Good social skills and ability to work on multiple parallel projects
• Able to work both in teams and independently and solve problems on your own
• Able to document code and projects and interact with researchers from other disciplines
• Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English are required

Desirable/Meritorious

• Experience in analyzing data from cell-based assays using microscopy

About the Position

The position is permanent, with a probationary period applicable. The extent is full-time. Start date 2025-04-21 or by agreement. Location: Uppsala.

For inquiries about the position, please contact: Professor Ola Spjuth, email ola.spjuth@uu.se (mailto:ola.spjuth@uu.se)

Welcome with your application by April 15, 2025, UFV-PA 2025/823

Uppsala University is a broad research university with a strong international standing. 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 7,600 employees and 53,000 students who, with curiosity and commitment, make Uppsala University one of the country'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/ (https://uu.se/om-uu/jobba-hos-oss/).

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