Uppsala University
1 week ago
PhD in Bioinformatics and Evolutionary Microbiology at Uppsala University Uppsala University in Sweden
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
Full-time temporary PhD position funded by the Swedish Research Council.
Deadline
Oct 29, 2026
Country
Sweden
University
Uppsala University

How do I apply for this?
Sign in for free to reveal details, requirements, and source links.
Apply for this position
Keywords
Suggested positions
About this position
PhD opportunity at Uppsala University in the Department of Medical Biochemistry and Microbiology (IMBIM), working with Assoc. Prof. Lionel Guy on evolutionary microbiology and bioinformatics.
The project is titled “A two-billion-year history of infections: evolution of host-adaptation in early Gammaproteobacteria.” It focuses on deep-branching intracellular Gammaproteobacteria such as Legionella and Francisella, with research on eukaryogenesis, phagocytosis, host adaptation, metabolic potential, horizontal gene transfer, and the evolutionary history of the Legionella genus.
Applicants should have a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in bioinformatics, molecular biology, microbiology, microbial ecology, or a related field. Strong coding skills in Python or R are required, along with experience in metagenomics and molecular evolution, interest in microbial evolution, English proficiency, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively. Experience with HPC pipelines, large datasets, DNA extraction, and sequencing library preparation is desirable.
The position is full-time (100%), temporary, and funded by the Swedish Research Council. It is based at the Biomedical Centre, Uppsala, Sweden, and starts as soon as possible or by agreement.
Deadline: 2026-10-29. Apply via the Uppsala University jobs portal and include a CV, motivation/research letter, publications or Master’s thesis, and contact details for two referees.
Funding details
Full-time temporary PhD position funded by the Swedish Research Council.
What's required
Master's degree in bioinformatics, molecular biology, microbiology, microbial ecology or a similar field, or at least 240 credits with 60 at Master's level including a 15-credit independent project, or equivalent knowledge. Degree must be completed or expected before March 2027. Applicants should have documented coding skills in Python or R, experience using and/or developing methods in metagenomics and molecular evolution, a background and interest in microbial evolution, proficiency in spoken and written English, and the ability to work independently, creatively, and in a team. Desirable experience includes building pipelines for HPC clusters, handling large datasets, and DNA extraction and sequencing library preparation.
How to apply
Apply through the Uppsala University application portal. Submit a CV, a letter describing your research interests and skills, publications or a copy of your Master's thesis, and contact details for two referees. Direct questions to [email protected].
More information can be found here
Ask ApplyKite AI

How do I apply for this?
Sign in for free to reveal details, requirements, and source links.