Umeå University is inviting applications for a two-year post-doctoral fellowship in Bioinformatics at the Department of Clinical Microbiology. This full-time, tax-free fellowship begins in early 2026 and offers an excellent opportunity to work within world-class research environments such as MIMS, UCMR, and the SciLifeLab DDLS program.
To be eligible for this fellowship, applicants must hold a PhD in computational biology, bioinformatics, or computer science with a focus on human gut microbiome data. Candidates should have proven experience handling large metagenome datasets, demonstrated by first-author publications, and be proficient in R and/or Python programming.
Umeå University is one of Sweden’s leading research institutions, renowned for its strong focus on innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and international engagement. Located in the vibrant city of Umeå, the university offers a dynamic academic environment that fosters creativity and scientific excellence. With world-class research centers such as the Laboratory for Molecular Infection Medicine Sweden (MIMS) and the Umeå Centre for Microbial Research (UCMR), it plays a pivotal role in advancing life sciences, medicine, and technology.
Founded in 1965, Umeå universitet (Umeå University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Umeå (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Vasterbotten County. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Örnsköldsvik, Skellefteå. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Utbildningsdepartementet, Sverige (Ministry of Education and Research, Sweden), Umeå universitet (UmU) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Umeå universitet (UmU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 54 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.