Stockholm University is offering a PhD Student Position in Bioinformatics at the Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics, in collaboration with SciLifeLab. The project focuses on developing biology-informed AI methods to infer complex gene regulatory networks, combining expertise in bioinformatics, machine learning, and systems biology. The position is open to candidates worldwide with strong backgrounds in life sciences, computer science, or related fields.
To be eligible for this PhD position, applicants must have completed a second-cycle degree or equivalent, with at least 90 ECTS credits in relevant subjects such as chemistry, molecular biology, biotechnology, computer science, mathematics, or physics, along with 60 ECTS credits at the second-cycle level including a 30-credit thesis.
Stockholm University is one of Sweden’s leading research institutions, located in the heart of the country’s capital. Renowned for its strong focus on science, humanities, and social sciences, the university is committed to high-quality education and groundbreaking research. It is home to a diverse and international academic community and offers a vibrant learning environment closely connected to society and industry.
Established in 1878, Stockholms universitet (Stockholm University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Stockholm (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Stockholm County. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Utbildningsdepartementet, Sverige (Ministry of Education and Research, Sweden), Stockholms universitet (SU) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 35,000-39,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Stockholms universitet (SU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 141 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.