Researcher in Single-Cell Technologies

The Department of Immunology, Genetics and Pathology at Uppsala University has a broad research profile with strong research groups focused on areas such as cancer, genetic, and autoimmune diseases. One of the core ideas at the department is to stimulate translational research and thereby promote closer collaboration between medical research and healthcare. Research is conducted within six research programs: cancer precision medicine, cancer immunotherapy, genomics and neurobiology, molecular tools and functional genomics, neuro-oncology and neurodegeneration, and vascular biology. Parts of the activities are also integrated with the departments of oncology, clinical genetics, clinical immunology, clinical pathology, and hospital physics at Uppsala University Hospital. The department has teaching assignments in several program educations, independent courses, and international master's programs within the medical faculty. The department has a turnover of approximately 550 million SEK, of which about two-thirds are external research grants. The number of employees is about 400, of which about 100 are doctoral students, and there are a total of over 850 active in the workforce. Read more about the department's activities here: http://www.uu.se/medarbetare/institution/immunologi-genetik-och-patologi (http://www.uu.se/medarbetare/institution/immunologi-genetik-och-patologi)

Job Description

The position is located at the Department of Immunology, Genetics and Pathology and concerns research focusing on the development and application of single-cell technologies for the analysis of clinical samples. The work is conducted in a multidisciplinary environment in close collaboration with clinical researchers, bioinformaticians, and technical staff.

Main Responsibilities:

• Develop, optimize, and apply single-cell-based methods for the analysis of clinical sample material.
• Plan, conduct, and document experimental studies with human clinical samples in accordance with applicable ethical approvals and regulations.
• Analyze, interpret, and compile experimental data, including collaboration on bioinformatics analyses.
• Contribute to scientific publishing by writing manuscripts, reports, and presentations.
• Actively participate in research meetings, seminars, and conferences.
• Contribute to the development of new research projects and research applications.

Specific Responsibilities and Decision-Making Authority (Mandatory)

• Responsibility for planning and conducting own experiments within the framework of established research projects.
• Responsibility for the correct handling of clinical samples, research data, and laboratory documentation in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal guidelines.
• Participation in decisions regarding method selection, experimental design, and prioritization of research activities in consultation with the project leader.

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field (e.g., molecular biology, cell biology, genomics, or related discipline).
• Documented ability to work effectively in a collaborative and interdisciplinary research environment, with good teamwork skills and strong organizational skills.
• Strong academic and practical background in chromatin biology, single-cell biology, and molecular biology.
• Documented scientific productivity, evidenced by at least one first-author publication in a peer-reviewed scientific journal.

About the Employment

The position is temporary, for 12 months. The extent is full-time. Start date by agreement. Location: Uppsala

For inquiries about the position, please contact: Xingqi Chen, [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

Welcome with your application by February 5, 2026, UFV-PA 2026/66

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