PhD in Molecular Virology and Medical Science at Umeå University / MIMS Umeå University in Sweden

Umeå University / The Laboratory for Molecular Infection Medicine Sweden (MIMS) is advertising a PhD position focused on the mechanistic understanding of how viruses create small membrane-enclosed spaces in host cells to replicate their genome. The project is hosted in the group of Chinmay Dwibedi, Group Leader at MIMS and DDLS Fellow at SciLifeLab.

The opportunity is connected to the broader research environment at Umeå University, MIMS, the Department of Clinical Microbiology, the Umeå Centre for Microbial Research (UCMR), and the national DDLS program. The post emphasizes a collaborative, interdisciplinary setting with access to computing resources, research-school training, and networking opportunities across Sweden.

Research area: virology, molecular infection medicine, host-virus interactions, membrane biology, molecular medicine, and related biomedical research. The linked job text also references bioinformatics and microbiome-related expertise, including metagenomics and computational biology, as relevant background for the broader position context.

Eligibility highlights: at least 240 higher education credits, including 60 advanced-level credits, in natural sciences, life sciences, or engineering; strong English communication skills; ability to work independently and in teams; and high motivation. Preferred backgrounds include bioinformatics, computational biology, (bio)statistics, applied mathematics, computer science, or related fields, plus programming skills and experience with sequence analysis or microbial genomics.

Funding: the position is funded with salary support through the SciLifeLab and Wallenberg National Program for Data-Driven Life Science (DDLS). The appointment is for 4 years.

Application window: apply before 19 June 2026. Applications are submitted electronically via the Varbi system and should include a cover letter, CV, certified academic documents, and at least two references.