Department of Pharmaceutical Biosciences

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 at 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 the analysis of large-scale image data. Participation in the VR/SciLifeLab infrastructure Chemical Biology Consortium Sweden (CBCS).

Research group website: https://pharmb.io/ (https://pharmb.io/)
CBCS website: https://www.cbcs.se/ (https://www.cbcs.se/)

Qualifications

• PhD in bioinformatics, computer science, computer engineering, scientific computing, or a related field
• Documented experience with AI methods for the 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
• Previous experience with virtualization and software development
• Good social skills and the 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 Employment

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

For inquiries about the position, please contact: Professor Ola Spjuth, email [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]).

For questions regarding the employment, administrative manager Marina Rönngren email [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

Welcome with your application by January 7, 2026, UFV-PA 2025/3922

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