{"data":{"id":160291,"slug":"vikarierande-bioinformatiker-till-upscs-bioinformatikplattform","type":"job","title":"Substitute Bioinformatician for UPSC's Bioinformatics Platform","description":"Department of Forest Genetics and Plant Physiology\nThe Department of Forest Genetics and Plant Physiology is part of Ume\u00e5 Plant Science Centre (UPSC, https:\/\/www.upsc.se), a center of excellence for experimental plant research and forest biotechnology in northern Sweden. UPSC aims to conduct excellent and innovative basic research and generate knowledge beneficial to forestry, agriculture, environment, and society. We study plants from the cellular level to ecophysiology, and from basic research to industrial applications. We seek to understand plants' ability to grow, adapt, and acclimate to a changing world\u2014knowledge that can lead to better plant varieties, cultivation practices, or industrial processes.\nAbout the Position\nUme\u00e5 Plant Science Centre (UPSC) is a world leader in plant physiology and forest genetics, where research produces large amounts of data requiring bioinformatics resources and software for analysis. UPSC is a collaboration between Ume\u00e5 University's Department of Physiological Botany and SLU's Department of Forest Genetics and Plant Physiology. Until the end of 2026\/2027, there is a university-wide infrastructure at SLU offering bioinformatics support: SLU Bioinformatics Infrastructure (SLUBI). As SLUBI is being phased out, a bioinformatics position will be established at UPSC's Bioinformatics Platform (UPSCb). UPSCb is part of the bioinformatics environment in Ume\u00e5, which is largely co-located with UPSC, with more than thirty people working for both local and national units (such as SciLifeLab NBIS).\nIn your role at UPSC's Bioinformatics Platform (UPSCb), you will provide bioinformatics support and services to research groups and participate in various types of projects. The work involves managing multiple projects simultaneously. Projects are short-term (a few months) and often require close collaboration with biologists. To ensure that data analyses performed in the platform maintain high standards, you will participate in bioinformatics seminars every other week and be involved in platform study sessions once per week. The platform supports participation in courses and workshops for continuing education and is also involved in delivering such courses at local and national levels. You can expect to work on short, challenging projects in a supportive and dynamic work environment, and eventually take responsibility for analyzing multiple projects.\nYour Background\nWe seek candidates with a doctoral degree in computational biology, bioinformatics, or equivalent. You should be well-versed in Unix\/Linux and at least one programming language such as Python, R, C, or C++. You need excellent collaboration skills and very strong English proficiency. UPSC is an international environment, and the position requires strong ability to interact with biologists (UPSCb's primary user group). UPSCb also offers user support, sometimes over longer timeframes and on more extensive projects, making previous experience in mentoring and teaching meritorious. Since you will be an important part of UPSC's Bioinformatics Platform, a small unit with five employees, strong ability to independently organize and report work is required.\nYou will work with other experts within the platform and in the bioinformatics environment who are often highly specialized in specific technologies such as RNA-Seq, metagenomics, or epigenetics. Therefore, experience in processing and integrating multi-omics data (for example, genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, and metabolomics) is meritorious. Population-related projects are also common, making experience with genome-wide association studies and eQTL mapping meritorious.\nAbout Us\nUPSC consists of two departments belonging to two universities: Ume\u00e5 University (https:\/\/www.umu.se\/) and Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU; https:\/\/www.slu.se\/). Approximately 200 people from more than 40 different nationalities work here. We have about 30 group leaders, and our researchers have access to state-of-the-art analytical platforms, unique resources for tree genomics, and plant cultivation facilities. We strive to create a work environment that promotes collaboration and supports our researchers throughout their careers, including through education and individual career guidance.\nRead more about our benefits and what it's like to work at SLU at https:\/\/www.slu.se\/om-slu\/jobba-pa-slu\/\nPlacement:\nDepartment of Forest Genetics and Plant Physiology, SLU, Ume\u00e5.\nEmployment Type:\nTemporary position, 12 months\nScope:\n100%\nStart Date:\nBy agreement.\nApplication:\nWelcome to submit your application via the application button below by September 1, 2026.\nUnion Representatives:\nhttps:\/\/internt.slu.se\/min-anstallning\/facket\/kontaktpersoner\/\n\nSwedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) has a key role in developing sustainable living, grounded in science and education. Through our focus on the interactions between humans, animals, and ecosystems and responsible use of natural resources, we contribute to sustainable societal development and good living conditions on our planet. Main campuses are located in Alnarp, Ume\u00e5, and Uppsala, but operations are also conducted at research stations, experimental parks, and educational sites throughout the country. SLU has over 4,000 employees, 6,000 students and doctoral students, and a turnover exceeding 4.5 billion kronor. The university invests in attractive environments on its campus areas. We work toward equal and inclusive work environments where open dialogue among people with different experiences forms the foundation for scientific rigor, creativity, and development. We therefore welcome people with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to apply for this position.","language":"sv","is_translated":true,"title_original":"Vikarierande Bioinformatiker till UPSC:s bioinformatikplattform","description_original":"Institutionen f\u00f6r skoglig genetik och v\u00e4xtfysiologi\nInstitutionen f\u00f6r skoglig genetik och v\u00e4xtfysiologi \u00e4r en del av Ume\u00e5 Plant Science Centre (UPSC, https:\/\/www.upsc.se) som \u00e4r ett kompetenscentrum f\u00f6r experimentell v\u00e4xtforskning och skogsbioteknik i norra Sverige. UPSC vill g\u00f6ra excellent och innovativ grundforskning och skapa kunskap till nytta f\u00f6r skogsbruk, jordbruk, milj\u00f6 och samh\u00e4lle. Vi studerar v\u00e4xter fr\u00e5n cellniv\u00e5 upp till till ekofysiologi, samt fr\u00e5n grundforskning till industriella till\u00e4mpningar. Vi f\u00f6rs\u00f6ker att f\u00f6rst\u00e5 v\u00e4xters f\u00f6rm\u00e5ga att v\u00e4xa, anpassa sig och acklimatisera sig till en f\u00f6r\u00e4nderlig v\u00e4rld, kunskaper som kan leda till b\u00e4ttre v\u00e4xtsorter, odlingspraxis\u00a0eller industriprocesser.\nOm jobbet\nUme\u00e5 Plant Science Centre (UPSC) \u00e4r v\u00e4rldsledande inom v\u00e4xtfysiologi och skogsgenetik, d\u00e4r forskningen producerar stora m\u00e4ngder data som kr\u00e4ver bioinformatiks resurser och mjukvaror f\u00f6r analys. UPSC \u00e4r ett samarbete mellan UmU:s institution f\u00f6r fysiologisk botanik och SLU:s institution f\u00f6r skoglig genetik och v\u00e4xtfysiologi. Inom SLU finns det fram till \u00e5rsskiftet 2026\/2027 en universitetst\u00e4ckande infrastruktur som erbjuder st\u00f6d inom bioinformatik: SLU Bioinformatics Infrastructure (SLUBI). Inf\u00f6r avvecklingen av SLUBI kommer en tj\u00e4nst inom bioinformatik att tills\u00e4ttas vid UPSC bioinformatikplattform (UPSCb). UPSCb \u00e4r en del av bioinformatikmilj\u00f6n i Ume\u00e5, som till st\u00f6rsta delen \u00e4r samlokaliserad med UPSC, med mer \u00e4n trettio personer som arbetar f\u00f6r b\u00e5de lokala och nationella (till exempel SciLifeLab NBIS) enheter.\nI din roll p\u00e5 UPSC:s bioinformatikplattform (UPSCb) kommer du att ge st\u00f6d och service inom bioinformatik till forskargrupper och delta i olika typer av projekt. Arbetet best\u00e5r av att hantera flera projekt samtidigt. Projekten \u00e4r korta (n\u00e5gra m\u00e5nader) och kr\u00e4ver ofta ett n\u00e4ra samarbete med biologer. F\u00f6r att s\u00e4kerst\u00e4lla att dataanalysen som utf\u00f6rs i plattformen h\u00e5ller h\u00f6g standard kommer du att varannan vecka delta i bioinformatiska seminarier och en g\u00e5ng i veckan vara involverad i plattformens studiesessioner. Plattformen st\u00f6der deltagande i kurser och workshops f\u00f6r vidareutbildning men \u00e4r \u00e4ven involverad i att leverera s\u00e5dana kurser p\u00e5 lokal och nationell niv\u00e5. Du kan f\u00f6rv\u00e4nta dig att arbeta med korta utmanande projekt i en st\u00f6djande och livlig arbetsmilj\u00f6, och s\u00e5 sm\u00e5ningom vara den som ansvarar f\u00f6r analysen av flera projekt.\nDin bakgrund\u00a0\nVi s\u00f6ker dig med doktorsexamen inom ber\u00e4kningsbiologi, bioinformatik eller motsvarande. Du borde vara v\u00e4l bekant med Unix\/Linux och minst ett programmeringsspr\u00e5k s\u00e5som Python, R, C eller C++. Du beh\u00f6ver ha en god samarbetsf\u00f6rm\u00e5ga samt mycket goda kunskaper i engelska. UPSC \u00e4r en internationell milj\u00f6 och jobbet kr\u00e4ver en god f\u00f6rm\u00e5ga att interagera med biologer (UPSCb\u2019s huvudsakliga anv\u00e4ndargrupp). UPSCb erbjuder \u00e4ven anv\u00e4ndarst\u00f6d, i vissa fall under en l\u00e4ngre tidsram och mer omfattande projekt, vilket g\u00f6r tidigare erfarenhet av handledning och undervisning meriterande. Eftersom du kommer att vara en viktig del av UPSC bioinformatikplattformen, som \u00e4r en liten enhet med fem anst\u00e4llda, erfordras en mycket god f\u00f6rm\u00e5ga att sj\u00e4lvst\u00e4ndigt organisera och rapportera arbetet.\nDu kommer att arbeta med andra experter inom plattformen och i bioinformatikmilj\u00f6n som oftast \u00e4r h\u00f6gt specialiserade inom en viss teknologi, till exempel RNA-Seq, metagenomik eller epigenetik. Det \u00e4r d\u00e4rf\u00f6r meriterande med erfarenhet av processering och integrering av multi-omikdata (till exempel genomik, transkriptomik, proteomik och metabolomik). \u00c4ven populationsrelaterade projekt \u00e4r vanliga, vilket g\u00f6r det meriterande med erfarenhet av helgenomstudiee och eQTL-kartl\u00e4ggning.\nOm oss\nUPSC best\u00e5r av tv\u00e5 institutioner som tillh\u00f6r tv\u00e5 universitet, Ume\u00e5 universitet (https:\/\/www.umu.se\/) och Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet (SLU; https:\/\/www.slu.se\/). H\u00e4r arbetar cirka 200 personer av mer \u00e4n 40 olika nationaliteter. Hos oss finns ett 30-tal gruppledare och v\u00e5ra forskare har tillg\u00e5ng till toppmoderna analysplattformar, unika resurser f\u00f6r t ex tr\u00e4dgenomik och v\u00e4xtodlingsanl\u00e4ggningar. Vi str\u00e4var efter att skapa en arbetsmilj\u00f6 som fr\u00e4mjar samarbete och st\u00f6ttar v\u00e5ra forskare genom hela karri\u00e4ren, bland annat genom utbildning och individuell karri\u00e4rv\u00e4gledning.\nL\u00e4s mer om v\u00e5ra f\u00f6rm\u00e5ner och hur det \u00e4r att jobba vid SLU p\u00e5 https:\/\/www.slu.se\/om-slu\/jobba-pa-slu\/\nPlacering:\nInstitutionen f\u00f6r skoglig genetik och v\u00e4xtfysiologi, SLU, Ume\u00e5.\nAnst\u00e4llningsform:\nVikariat 12 m\u00e5nader\nOmfattning:\n100%\nTilltr\u00e4de:\nEnligt \u00f6verenskommelse.\nAns\u00f6kan:\nV\u00e4lkommen med din ans\u00f6kan via ans\u00f6kningsknappen nedan senast 2026-09-01.\nFackliga kontaktpersoner:\nhttps:\/\/internt.slu.se\/min-anstallning\/facket\/kontaktpersoner\/\n\u00a0\n\u00a0\nSveriges lantbruksuniversitet (SLU) har en nyckelroll i utvecklingen f\u00f6r h\u00e5llbart liv, grundad i vetenskap och utbildning. Genom v\u00e5rt fokus p\u00e5 samspelen mellan m\u00e4nniska, djur och ekosystem och ett ansvarsfullt brukande av naturresurserna bidrar vi till en h\u00e5llbar samh\u00e4llsutveckling och goda livsvillkor p\u00e5 v\u00e5r planet. Huvudorter \u00e4r Alnarp, Ume\u00e5 och Uppsala, men verksamhet bedrivs ocks\u00e5 p\u00e5 forskningsstationer, f\u00f6rs\u00f6ksparker och utbildningsorter i hela landet. SLU har drygt 4000 medarbetare, 6000 studenter och forskarstuderande och en oms\u00e4ttning p\u00e5 \u00f6ver 4,5 miljarder kronor. Universitetet satsar p\u00e5 attraktiva milj\u00f6er p\u00e5 sina campusomr\u00e5den. Vi arbetar f\u00f6r en j\u00e4mst\u00e4lld och inkluderande arbetsmilj\u00f6 d\u00e4r \u00f6ppna samtal mellan m\u00e4nniskor med olika erfarenheter l\u00e4gger grunden f\u00f6r vetenskaplighet, kreativitet och utveckling. 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