Postdoctor Position in Bioinformatics (University of Gothenburg)

Reference number PAR 2025/98 The University of Gothenburg tackles society’s challenges with diverse knowledge. 56 000 students and 6 600 employees make the university a large and inspiring place to work and study. Strong research and attractive study programmes attract researchers and students from around the world. With new knowledge and new perspectives, the University contributes to a better future. The position is within Pol Solé-Navais’ research group that focuses on reproductive and perinatal health with a focus on genetics and epidemiological study designs of translational value. The research group is part of several large genetic Consortia, which provide opportunities for networking and international collaborations. Subject area Reproductive genetics - bioinformatics Subject area description Miscarriage is the most common pregnancy complication, with over 23 million pregnancies ending in miscarriage every year. This project aims to identify fetal genetic factors (SNP and de novo copy number variants) behind miscarriage, particularly among fetuses with normal chromosome counts. The postdoc fellow will lead a project using large-scale genotyping array data from miscarried fetuses and their mothers (including calling of aneuploidies and copy number variants) and contribute to ongoing efforts in this field (GWAS, meta-analyses, etc). Duties The postdoc fellow will primarily conduct high-quality research. The job assignments include data quality control and analysis, dissemination of results (write research articles, presentations at conferences), and supervision of Master/ PhD students. There are opportunities to expand the project's focus within the framework of the specified project and postdoctoral fellow's interests and specialization. The postdoc fellow is also expected to participate and assist in projects from other group members and colleagues, and to contribute to administrative tasks such as data acquisition and applications to the ethics committee, among others. As a postdoc in Pol's new group, you will have the opportunity to significantly influence and define the lab's culture. You will shape how we approach science, mentor students and develop as a research team. Eligibility To be eligible for appointment as a postdoc, the applicant is required to have a doctoral degree, a doctoral degree in art or a foreign degree that is deemed to be equivalent to a doctoral degree. This eligibility requirement must be met before the employment decision is made. In the first instance, those who have completed their degree no more than three years prior to the end of the application period shall be considered. Those who have completed their degree more than three years prior to the end of the application period may also be considered in the first instance if special grounds exist. Special grounds relate to leave of absence due to illness, parental leave, commissions of trust within union organisations, service within the defence services or other similar circumstances, as well as clinical service or service/assignment relevant to the subject area. Assessment criteria The applicant must have a PhD degree in a field equivalent or similar to molecular biology, statistical biology, biomedicine, epidemiology, genetics, statistics, mathematical, computer or biomedical sciences. Ability to work in R/ Python and a UNIX environment are required as well as excellent oral and written English language skills. The position requires collaboration with colleagues and other research groups, but ability to generate and pursue research ideas independently will be essential. Merits are: - Proven ability to write coherent scientific text (at least one published or submitted manuscript where the applicant is the first author and wrote a major part of the text) - Knowledge of physiology and biology of pregnancy and/ or statistics Proven experience: - in calling copy number variants or aneuploidies - with population genetics (microarrays, GWAS, GxE studies) - in statistical modeling, either in the context of genetics or epidemiology - in large data analysis or bioinformatics - in student supervision - with version control in Git and reproducible science These qualifications, will be used for ranking candidates, by assessment of competence and proficiency, applicants which are deemed to have the best conditions for implementing the current tasks and contributing to a positive development of the research group will be selected. Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability (collaborative, creative and structured). Employment Type of employment: Fixed-term employment, 24 months Extent: 100 % Location: Institute of Medicine,The Department of Molecular and Clinical Medicine, Gothenburg First day of employment: As soon as possible Contact information Pol Solé-Navais Researcher +46 704 71 92 83 pol.sole.navais@gu.se Malin Levin Head of Department malin.levin@wlab.gu.se Unions Union representatives at the University of Gothenburg can be found here: https://www.gu.se/om-universitetet/jobba-hos-oss/hjalp-for-sokande Application Submit your application via the University of Gothenburg’s recruitment portal by clicking the “Apply” button. It is your responsibility to ensure that the application is complete as per the vacancy notice, and that the University receives it by the final application deadline. Please attach PhD certificate with the application, if the PhD certificate has not yet been issued, it needs to be attached latest at the time when the employment decision is to be made. We kindly ask you to write your application in English as the application may be reviewed by English-speaking staff. The selection process will likely be composed of interviews, reference taking and work tests in English. The application should contain: A cover letter giving a brief motivation of why you want to join our group, a description of previous research experience, how this experience and your qualifications are suited to the research project proposed A CV (including a selected list of publications, max. 3) Contact details of two references who may be contacted after the interview stage Applications must be received by: 2025-03-17 Information for International Applicants Visit the webpage Join us - jobs and career for more information on the Institute of Medicine and what opportunities we have for you. Discover our world-class research and research infrastructure, as well as what the benefits are for you and your family. https://www.gu.se/en/medicine/about-us/join-us-jobs-and-career Choosing a career in a foreign country is a big step. Thus, to give you a general idea of what we and Gothenburg have to offer in terms of benefits and life in general for you and your family/spouse/partner please visit: https://www.gu.se/en/about-the-university/welcome-services https://www.movetogothenburg.com/ The University works actively to achieve a working environment with equal conditions, and values the qualities that diversity brings to its operations. Salaries are set individually at the University. In accordance with the National Archives of Sweden’s regulations, the University must archive application documents for two years after the appointment is filled. If you request that your documents are returned, they will be returned to you once the two years have passed. Otherwise, they will be destroyed. In connection to this recruitment, we have already decided which recruitment channels we should use. We therefore decline further contact with vendors, recruitment and staffing companies. If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Bioloxy

Reference number PAR 2025/98

The University of Gothenburg tackles society’s challenges with diverse knowledge. 56 000 students and 6 600 employees make the university a large and inspiring place to work and study. Strong research and attractive study programmes attract researchers and students from around the world. With new knowledge and new perspectives, the University contributes to a better future.

The position is within Pol Solé-Navais’ research group that focuses on reproductive and perinatal health with a focus on genetics and epidemiological study designs of translational value. The research group is part of several large genetic Consortia, which provide opportunities for networking and international collaborations.

Subject area

Reproductive genetics - bioinformatics

Subject area description

Miscarriage is the most common pregnancy complication, with over 23 million pregnancies ending in miscarriage every year. This project aims to identify fetal genetic factors (SNP and de novo copy number variants) behind miscarriage, particularly among fetuses with normal chromosome counts. The postdoc fellow will lead a project using large-scale genotyping array data from miscarried fetuses and their mothers (including calling of aneuploidies and copy number variants) and contribute to ongoing efforts in this field (GWAS, meta-analyses, etc).

Duties

The postdoc fellow will primarily conduct high-quality research. The job assignments include data quality control and analysis, dissemination of results (write research articles, presentations at conferences), and supervision of Master/ PhD students. There are opportunities to expand the project's focus within the framework of the specified project and postdoctoral fellow's interests and specialization. The postdoc fellow is also expected to participate and assist in projects from other group members and colleagues, and to contribute to administrative tasks such as data acquisition and applications to the ethics committee, among others. As a postdoc in Pol's new group, you will have the opportunity to significantly influence and define the lab's culture. You will shape how we approach science, mentor students and develop as a research team.

Eligibility

To be eligible for appointment as a postdoc, the applicant is required to have a doctoral degree, a doctoral degree in art or a foreign degree that is deemed to be equivalent to a doctoral degree. This eligibility requirement must be met before the employment decision is made.

In the first instance, those who have completed their degree no more than three years prior to the end of the application period shall be considered. Those who have completed their degree more than three years prior to the end of the application period may also be considered in the first instance if special grounds exist. Special grounds relate to leave of absence due to illness, parental leave, commissions of trust within union organisations, service within the defence services or other similar circumstances, as well as clinical service or service/assignment relevant to the subject area.

Assessment criteria

The applicant must have a PhD degree in a field equivalent or similar to molecular biology, statistical biology, biomedicine, epidemiology, genetics, statistics, mathematical, computer or biomedical sciences. Ability to work in R/ Python and a UNIX environment are required as well as excellent oral and written English language skills.

The position requires collaboration with colleagues and other research groups, but ability to generate and pursue research ideas independently will be essential.

Merits are:
- Proven ability to write coherent scientific text (at least one published or submitted manuscript where the applicant is the first author and wrote a major part of the text)
- Knowledge of physiology and biology of pregnancy and/ or statistics
Proven experience:
- in calling copy number variants or aneuploidies
- with population genetics (microarrays, GWAS, GxE studies)
- in statistical modeling, either in the context of genetics or epidemiology
- in large data analysis or bioinformatics
- in student supervision
- with version control in Git and reproducible science

These qualifications, will be used for ranking candidates, by assessment of competence and proficiency, applicants which are deemed to have the best conditions for implementing the current tasks and contributing to a positive development of the research group will be selected. Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability (collaborative, creative and structured).

Employment

Type of employment: Fixed-term employment, 24 months
Extent: 100 %
Location: Institute of Medicine,The Department of Molecular and Clinical Medicine, Gothenburg
First day of employment: As soon as possible

Contact information

Pol Solé-Navais
Researcher
+46 704 71 92 83
pol.sole.navais@gu.se

Malin Levin
Head of Department
malin.levin@wlab.gu.se

Unions

Union representatives at the University of Gothenburg can be found here: https://www.gu.se/om-universitetet/jobba-hos-oss/hjalp-for-sokande

Application

Submit your application via the University of Gothenburg’s recruitment portal by clicking the “Apply” button. It is your responsibility to ensure that the application is complete as per the vacancy notice, and that the University receives it by the final application deadline.

Please attach PhD certificate with the application, if the PhD certificate has not yet been issued, it needs to be attached latest at the time when the employment decision is to be made.

We kindly ask you to write your application in English as the application may be reviewed by English-speaking staff. The selection process will likely be composed of interviews, reference taking and work tests in English.

The application should contain:

A cover letter giving a brief motivation of why you want to join our group, a description of previous research experience, how this experience and your qualifications are suited to the research project proposed
A CV (including a selected list of publications, max. 3)
Contact details of two references who may be contacted after the interview stage

Applications must be received by: 2025-03-17

Information for International Applicants

Visit the webpage Join us - jobs and career for more information on the Institute of Medicine and what opportunities we have for you. Discover our world-class research and research infrastructure, as well as what the benefits are for you and your family. https://www.gu.se/en/medicine/about-us/join-us-jobs-and-career

Choosing a career in a foreign country is a big step. Thus, to give you a general idea of what we and Gothenburg have to offer in terms of benefits and life in general for you and your family/spouse/partner please visit:

https://www.gu.se/en/about-the-university/welcome-services
https://www.movetogothenburg.com/

The University works actively to achieve a working environment with equal conditions, and values the qualities that diversity brings to its operations.

Salaries are set individually at the University.

In accordance with the National Archives of Sweden’s regulations, the University must archive application documents for two years after the appointment is filled. If you request that your documents are returned, they will be returned to you once the two years have passed. Otherwise, they will be destroyed.

In connection to this recruitment, we have already decided which recruitment channels we should use. We therefore decline further contact with vendors, recruitment and staffing companies.

If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Bioloxy

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