[SocBiN] Assistant Professor in Data-Driven Cell and Molecular Biology

Arne Elofsson arne at bioinfo.se
Tue Sep 20 09:32:31 CEST 2022 

https://www.su.se/english/about-the-university/work-at-su/available-jobs?rmpage=job&rmjob=18793&rmlang=UK


Assistant Professor in Data-Driven Cell and Molecular Biology

Stockholm

Ref. No. SU FV-3250-22

*at Stockholm University <https://www.su.se/english/about-the-university>.
Closing date: 9 November 2022.*

The SciLifeLab and Wallenberg National Program for Data-Driven Life Science
(DDLS) <https://www.scilifelab.se/data-driven/> is a 12-year initiative
funded with a total of 3,1 billion SEK from the Knut and Alice Wallenberg
Foundation. The purpose of the program is to recruit and train the
next-generation of data-driven life scientists and to create globally
leading computational and data science capabilities in life science in
Sweden.

The program will recruit 39 eminent junior group leaders as DDLS Fellows,
launch over 210 postdoctoral positions and establish a research school for
260 PhDs, within both academia and industry. The program is coordinated by
SciLifeLab <https://www.scilifelab.se/>, a nationwide research
infrastructure and a hub for cross-disciplinary life sciences. The Fellows
will be recruited to the 11 participating host universities/organizations,
enabling them to link up with strong local research environments as well as
with the national DDLS program. The DDLS program promotes collaborative
interdisciplinary work and engagement with industry, healthcare and other
national and international partners, such as WASP <https://wasp-sweden.org/>,
with the aim of bridging the life science and data science communities.

The DDLS program will focus on four strategic areas of data-driven
research: cell and molecular biology, evolution and biodiversity, precision
medicine and diagnostics, epidemiology and infection biology. The first 20
junior group leaders to join the DDLS Fellows program are now recruited to
different Swedish universities.

Each DDLS Fellow will receive a recruitment package of 17 MSEK, which is
meant to cover 5 years of his/her own salary, two PhD students and two
postdoc positions, as well as running costs. The Fellow positions are
tenure-track, and the universities/organizations will assume the long-term
responsibility of their support as tenured faculty.

The subject area cell and molecular biology concerns research that
fundamentally transforms our knowledge about how cells function by peering
into their molecular components in time and space, from single molecules to
native tissue environments. This research subject area aims to lead the
development or application of novel data-driven methods relying on machine
learning, artificial intelligence, or other computational techniques to
analyze, integrate and make sense of cell and molecular data.

At Stockholm University the Department of Molecular Biosciences, The
Wenner-Gren Institute <https://www.su.se/mbw/> is looking to fill a
position as DDLS fellow in data driven cell and molecular biology.


*Subject*Datadriven Cell and Molecular Biology


*Subject description, Stockholm University*The subject area concerns
research that fundamentally transforms our knowledge about how cells
function by peering into their molecular components in time and space, from
single molecules to native tissue environments. The successful candidate is
expected to lead the development or application of novel data-driven
methods relying on machine learning, artificial intelligence, or other
computational techniques to analyze and/or integrate and make sense of
cellular and molecular data.

*Main responsibilities*
Research and in addition some teaching and supervision.

*Qualification requirements*
In order to qualify for the position as assistant professor, the applicant
must have completed a doctoral degree in Sweden or an equivalent degree
from another country. In the first instance, an applicant should be
considered who has received such a degree no more than five years before
the deadline for applications. However, an applicant who has received such
a degree earlier may be considered under special circumstances.

All teaching positions at Stockholm University require the ability to
collaborate and the general ability and suitability to perform one’s duties.

*Assessment criteria*
In the appointment process, special attention will be given to research
skills. Teaching skills will also be considered.

The assessment of research skills will focus primarily on merits within the
subject area of the position.


*Terms of employment*For this position, the assistant professor is employed
until further notice, but no longer than six years. The contract may be
extended to a maximum of eight years under special circumstances, such as
due to sick leave or parental leave.

An assistant professor may, on application, be promoted to a permanent
position as associate professor. Specific criteria for promotion from
assistant professor to associate professor have been established by the
Faculty of Science. An application for promotion to associate professor
should be submitted to the faculty at least nine months before the
appointment as assistant professor expires. This position (in Swedish,
“biträdande lektor”) is a tenure track position, and the qualification
requirements and terms of employment are regulated by the Higher Education
Ordinance (SFS 2017:844).

During the first six years, the main workplace for this position will be at
the Science for Life Laboratory. The formal employment will be at the
Department of Molecular Biosciences, The Wenner-Gren Institute (MBW),
Stockholm University. Assuming a successful promotion to Associate
Professor, the main workplace will thereafter be at this department,
located at Stockholm University main campus.


*Additional information*During the first five years, the position is funded
by a grant from Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation to Stockholm
University. Thereafter the position will be funded by the host department.

*Contact*
Further information about the position can be obtained from the Deputy Dean
of the Faculty of Science, Professor Lena Mäler, telephone: +46 8 16 24 48,
lena.maler at dbb.su.se. and Head of Department, Professor Neus Visa, +46 8 16
41 11, neus.visa at su.se.

For questions regarding the application process, please contact
administrator Rahwa Ghebresellase, telephone: +46 8 16 21 27,
rahwa.ghebresellase at su.se.

*Union representatives*
Ingrid Lander (Saco-S), telephone: +46 708 16 26 64, saco at saco.su.se,
Alejandra Pizarro Carrasco (Fackförbundet ST/Lärarförbundet), telephone:
+46 8 16 34 89, alejandra at st.su.se, and seko at seko.su.se (SEKO).

*Application*
Apply for the position at Stockholm University's recruitment system. It is
the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is
complete in accordance with the instructions in the job advertisement, and
that it is submitted before the deadline.

We would appreciate it if your application is written in English. Since it
will be examined by international experts, English is the working language.

The University’s rules of employment and instructions for applicants are
available at: How to apply for a position
<https://www.su.se/english/about-the-university/work-at-su/how-to-apply-for-a-position>
.
The criteria for promotion within the Faculty of Science are available
at: Guidelines
– Employment
<http://www.science.su.se/english/rules-regulations/guidelines-for-employment-recruitement-1.67131>

*You are welcome to apply! *

Stockholm University contributes to the development of sustainable
democratic society through knowledge, enlightenment and the pursuit of
truth.

*Closing date:* 09/11/2022

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Yours

Arne

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  Arne Elofsson                  Science for Life Laboratory
  Tel:+46-(0)70 695 1045   Stockholm University
  http://bioinfo.se/               Box 1031,
  Email: arne at bioinfo.se   17121 Solna, Sweden
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  ORCID: 0000-0002-7115-9751 <https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7115-9751>
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