[SocBiN] Post-doctoral fellowship in bioinformatics available at Lund University, Sweden

[Shamit Soneji]

*We are looking for a dynamic bioinformatician with an interest in 
hematopoiesis to join our team at Lund Stem Cell Center, Sweden*

*Job description:*
We are looking for a candidate who will join our efforts to decipher the 
molecular events that lead to transformation as well as therapy 
resistance of stem cells in blood malignancies. The successful candidate 
will join a dynamic and multidisciplinary environment at the interface 
between the cancer and stem cell fields, molecular genetics and 
bioinformatics and assist with the design, analysis, and interpretation 
of generated data. While closely collaborating with colleagues in the 
lab, the candidate is at the same time expected to drive his/her own 
research project.

*Our lab: *
Lund University is ranked as one of the top 100 universities in the 
world. The ‘Stem Cells and Leukemia group’, located at the Division of 
Molecular Hematology, Lund University, focuses on the blood forming stem 
cells in health and disease. 
(http://www.med.lu.se/labmedlund/molecular_hematology/investigator_profiles/goeran_karlsson). 
Using primary patient material and high-throughput methods, our aim is 
to decipher the master regulatory switches responsible for cell 
identity, function, and state. Together, our work allows for deeper 
knowledge of events leading to transformation, therapy resistance, and 
rational targeting of leukemia.

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Working and living environment*

Sweden is consistently ranked as one of the best places to work and live 
in the world. In the southernmost part of the country, surrounded by 
beaches and beautiful countryside, Lund is situated just 45 minutes from 
Copenhagen. Lund is a vibrant university town with a combination of 
ancient and modern architecture. Home to a millennium old cathedral, the 
city prides itself for being a seat of advanced learning and technology 
(http://www.lund.se/en/). Lund University has contributed a lot to 
path-breaking innovations such as Bluetooth^TM , artificial kidney and 
ultrasound to name a few. Our lab closely mirrors the creative ethos 
embodied by the city.


*Essential qualifications and skills*

-Applicants should hold a PhD in bioinformatics or equivalent.

-Strong publication record (minimum two first-author publications in 
peer reviewed journals).

-Advanced knowledge of Python/Perl, R/Bioconductor, C/C++, Linux/UNIX 
environment, Javascript, Cloud computing, Knowledge of machine learning 
and support vector machines, as well as experience in creating databases 
or web-servers is extra meriting.

-Expertise in data science: data mining, statistics, multi-omics data 
integration using The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) project, ENCODE, 
BLUEPRINT, FANTOM etc.

-Demonstrated experience in analysis of genome scale biological datasets 
is required such as (but not limited to), RNA-seq, ChIP-seq, ATAC-seq, 
gene expression meta-analysis, analysis of regulatory elements e.g. 
enhancer subclasses, enhancer RNAs.

-Excellent mentoring skills and a keen interest in developing further 
teaching experience.

-The successful candidate should have very good interpersonal skills and 
a strong passion for collaborations across institutional borders.

-Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English.

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What we offer:*

Start date: As soon as possible

Duration: Two years with a possibility of extension

Environment:

-High performance computing facilities at Lund University

-Advanced scientific infrastructure 
(http://www.med.lu.se/labmedlund/molecular_hematology/technology_platforms); 


-Opportunity to interact with Bioinformatics core group within the division

-Funding: The position is funded for two years, but opportunity and 
support to apply for extramural funding is provided.


*Application *

Please email your application including a CV (including education, 
employment and track record), a brief description of your research 
experience and interest, and contact information of three references to:


*Assistant Professor Göran Karlsson*

Lund University, Lund Sweden

Contact: goran.karlsson at med.lu.se <mailto:goran.karlsson at med.lu.se>:


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