Open position: PhD Project in Cell Biology with a focus on Intelligent Automation

7 Oct, 2019

We are looking for an ambitious, highly motivated PhD student with a good background in cell biology as well as interest in molecular biology, high-throughput screening, automation and bioinformatics. The successful candidate will join an interdisciplinary team of researchers and participate in a project to build up an intelligent, automated laboratory for cell profiling, with applications in pharmacology and toxicology.

Suitable background is a MSc in cell/molecular biology/biotechnology or equivalent field and preferably previous laboratory experience. Also, an interest in technology and the process of automating cell-based assays using robotics is desirable, and to work in collaboration with other group members with expertise in AI/Machine Learning, infrastructure, and software development.

For more information on the project, see https://pharmb.io/project/ai-automated-laboratory/.

Link to application form: https://uu.se/en/about-uu/join-us/details/?positionId=292250

Deadline to apply: October 25th 23.59

If you have any questions regarding the project, please contact group leader Ola Spjuth.

Please note: You MUST apply to the position via the form at Uppsala University, do not send any application documents to Ola Spjuth by email.