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Susanne Schlisio

1 year ago

PhD Position in Computational Cancer Biology at Karolinska Institutet Karolinska Institutet in Sweden

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Cell Biology

Funding

The position is a fully funded doctoral studentship with a contractual monthly salary for up to four years full-time. Employees have access to a modern gym for free and receive reimbursements for medical care. The laboratory is supported by national and international grants, including an ERC Synergy Grant.

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Karolinska Institutet

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Keywords

Cell Biology
Computer Science
Data Science
Machine Learning
Molecular Biology
Biomedical Engineering
Biology
Health Science
Precision Medicine
Cancer Research
Systems Biology
Genomic
Cancer Genetics
Metaproteomics
Bioinformatic
Transcriptomic
Biomedicine
computational cancer biology

About this position

Karolinska Institutet in Solna, Sweden, is offering a fully funded PhD position in Computational Cancer Biology within the research group of Associate Professor Susanne Schlisio at the Department of Oncology-Pathology. The Schlisio lab investigates the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying tumor initiation, progression, and therapy resistance in sympatho-adrenal cancers, such as neuroblastoma and paraganglioma. The doctoral project focuses on targeting malignancy in neuroblastoma and paraganglioma driven by cell plasticity, using advanced computational and systems biology approaches, including spatial transcriptomics, single-cell RNA sequencing, and machine learning. The student will generate and analyze large-scale transcriptomic data, reconstruct differentiation trajectories, and model signaling networks driving tumor plasticity.

The project aims to translate fundamental discoveries into new concepts for precision oncology and patient stratification. The lab is well-funded, with support from national and international grants, including an ERC Synergy Grant, and is part of a collaborative network with SciLifeLab and the Swedish Childhood Tumor Biobank. The position offers comprehensive training in computational techniques, participation in doctoral courses, and opportunities for international collaboration.

Applicants must have a Master’s degree in a relevant quantitative field, strong programming skills in R and/or Python, and experience in data analysis or machine learning. Familiarity with RNA-seq, data visualization, and computational workflows is required. The position is salaried for up to four years, with additional benefits such as free gym access and medical care reimbursements. The application deadline is December 27, 2025.

Applications must be submitted via the Varbi recruitment system, including all required documents as specified in the call.

Funding details

The position is a fully funded doctoral studentship with a contractual monthly salary for up to four years full-time. Employees have access to a modern gym for free and receive reimbursements for medical care. The laboratory is supported by national and international grants, including an ERC Synergy Grant.

What's required

Applicants must hold a Master’s degree in bioinformatics, computational biology, computer science, engineering, or a related quantitative field. Strong programming skills in R and/or Python are essential, along with prior experience in data analysis, statistics, or machine learning. Familiarity with RNA-seq analysis, data visualization, and computational workflows is required. Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary school English B/English 6 is mandatory. Experience with single-cell or spatial transcriptomics, graph-based modeling, or deep learning is a strong advantage. Familiarity with Linux/Unix, version control (Git), and high-performance computing is desirable. Basic knowledge of molecular or cancer biology is beneficial but not mandatory. Candidates should be organized, communicative, and able to work independently and collaboratively.

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