Bioinformatician with focus on research support within image analysis - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

The announced position is placed at the division of visual information and interaction at the department of information technology, but is also part of NMI and SciLifeLab as described below. The department of information technology is a broad environment with a leading position within research as well as education at all levels. The department has approximately 280 employees, of which 120 have teaching positions and 110 are PhD students (see www.it.uu.se). The division for visual information and interaction gathers a unique combination of expertise in computerized image processing and human computer interaction. SciLifeLab/NMI BioImage Informatics facility (BIIF) is administratively placed here, and offers education and research support within digital image processing and analysis for life science applications. Read more at http://www.scilifelab.se/facilities/bioimage-informatics/.

Science for Life Laboratory, or SciLifeLab (http://www.scilifelab.se ), is a Swedish national center for molecular bioscience research with focus on health and environmental research. The center combines front line technical expertise with advanced knowledge in translational medicine and molecular biosciences. SciLifeLab is a national resource coordinated by Karolinska Institutet, the KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm University and Uppsala University, but the collaboration includes many more universities. SciLifeLab was formed 2010, and approximately 1 500 persons are currently working within the center, where 1/5 work with the facilities offering support for researchers with the life sciences. BIIF is one of the SciLifeLab facilities, and part of the bioinformatics platform, engaging a large number of bioinformaticians spread across the country. The National Microscopy Infrastructure (NMI, https://nmisweden.se/) is a national infrastructure for microscopy within the life sciences, with nodes at KTH, Stockholm University, Gothenburg University, Umeå University and Uppsala University. The aim of NMI is to offer equipment and expertise within microscopy and image analysis. NMI is also coordinating a national and international exchange of knowledge and education within microscopy and image analysis. The image analysis node of NMI is integrated with BIIF.

Duties: We want to expand SciLifeLab/NMI BIIF and are looking for a researcher with a PhD degree and strong interest in developing, implementing and adjusting image analysis tools for quantitative analysis of microscopy data. Much focus is on large scale analysis based on machine learning and so called deep learning/AI. You will work with shorter and longer projects and offer research support via the BIIF nodes in Uppsala and Stockholm, and other universities in Sweden. The appointment also includes teaching in the form of organizing courses and workshops in digital image processing and analysis with life science applications. Supervision of MSc theses in the area is also part of the duties, as well as some involvement in research projects within Carolina Wählby’s research group, see http://user.it.uu.se/~cli05194/

Requirements: You should have a PhD degree within digital image analysis/image processing or similar, or alternatively a PhD degree in biomedicine/biology or similar. Documented experience of programming and development of digital image analysis methods is a requirement. Excellent communication in English, both written and spoken, is a requirement.

Additional qualifications: Experience from postdoctoral studies (or corresponding within other settings) and methods development in image analysis is meriting. Especially meriting is proficiency in using and developing algorithms and analysis pipelines intended for identification and segmentation of cells and microorganisms in culture or in tissue sections, and quantification of biological parameters for these. Experience from teaching and supervision, experience from working with machine learning and deep learning with applications in microscopy, such as tissue analysis, is also meriting.

To apply: Submit your application via the link below. The application should include a letter where the applicant describes the motivation for applying for this position, the relevant qualifications, and research interests. The application should also include a CV and links to relevant publications and contact information for at least two reference persons. We would also like to know the earliest possible starting date. Note that applications can only be submitted via the link below.

Uppsala University strives to be an inclusive workplace that promotes equal opportunities and attracts qualified candidates who can contribute to the University’s excellence and diversity. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people of all backgrounds.

Salary: Individual salary.

Starting date: As soon as possible or as otherwise agreed.

Type of employment: Permanent position, with a 6 month probationary period.

Scope of employment: 100%

For further information about the position please contact: Carolina Wählby, +46-18-4713473, carolina.wahlby@it.uu.se or Petter Ranefall, petter.ranefall@it.uu.se.

Please submit your application by March 20, 2020, UFV-PA 2020/624.

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