PhD Student in Pharmaceutical Sciences with a focus on AI and Chemical Safety

Department of Pharmaceutical Biosciences

The Department of Pharmaceutical Biosciences is an interdisciplinary environment where 10 research areas work to contribute to better medicines and a healthier world. With laboratories in the heart of Uppsala Biomedical Center and Sweden's only Faculty of Pharmacy, we are a vital engine in the development of education and research in the pharmaceutical sciences. More information about the department and its activities is available at www.uu.se/farmbio.

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The advertised doctoral position is linked to the research group Pharmaceutical Bioinformatics

Duties

Research and development for chemical hazard assessment using cheminformatics and artificial intelligence methods, including QSAR modeling. Confidence prediction with conformal and probabilistic prediction methods. Development of tools and systems. Participation in MISTRA SafeChem Phase 2 project and regular interactions with project partners in pharmaceutical and chemical industry.

In addition to their own research, teaching and administrative duties at the department may also be included.

- MISTRA SafeChem project: https://mistra.org/program/forsta-programmet/#eng. 

- Research group website: https://pharmb.io/

Qualifications
A suitable background for the position is a degree from Master´s/Science in Engineering. Data Science, or an equivalent education (at least 240 ECTS credits), great emphasis is placed on personal suitability, motivation, and a genuine interest in research within the field of Bioinformatics and Cheminformatics.

The applicant should have a good ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing in English.

The applicant should have solid experience in cheminformatics, and AI methods including deep learning. Good skills in Data Science and Python programming is required. Prior experience in application/web development is meriting.

Information about postgraduate studies, including eligibility requirements and admission rules, can be found at Doctoral studies - Uppsala University Selection of candidates is made by the supervisors in consultation with the department's group for postgraduate studies. The PhD student will be formally accepted by the Research Training Committee at the Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy and salary placement is done according to local guidelines at Uppsala University. The holder of a PhD-student position shall primarily devote her or his time to own research studies. Other departmental work, such as educational or administrative duties, can be part of the position (max 20%).

How to apply
The application should contain a letter in which the applicant describes her- or himself and her/his research interests. The application shall in addition contain a CV, authorized copies of relevant certificates, degrees and grades, and copies of your master thesis and other documents, such as publications, that you want to invoke.

The employment is a temporary position according to the Higher Education Ordinance chapter 5 § 7. Scope of employment 100 %. Starting date as soon as possible as agreed. Placement: Uppsala

For further information about the position, please contact: professor Ola Spjuth e-mail Ola.Spjuth@uu.se 

For further information around the position, please contact: administrative manager Marina Rönngren, e-post marina.ronngren@uu.se

Please submit your application by May 30th, 2025, UFV-PA 2025/1412