Chinmay Dwibedi

The Laboratory for Molecular Infection Medicine Sweden (MIMS) at Umeå University is offering upcoming PhD student opportunities in the field of Bioinformatics. Led by Group Leader and DDLS Fellow Chinmay Dwibedi, the lab focuses on large-scale metagenomic analysis and computational data analysis, with a strong emphasis on molecular infection medicine. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates interested in applying computational and data-driven approaches to biological and medical research questions. Applicants should have a strong background in computational data analysis and a keen interest in large-scale metagenomic analysis. The position is ideal for those looking to work at the intersection of biology and computer science, leveraging advanced bioinformatics tools and methodologies. The lab is part of the Molecular Infection Medicine Sweden (MIMS) and the Data-Driven Life Science (DDLS) program, providing a collaborative and innovative research environment. Funding details and specific eligibility requirements will be provided in the official advertisement. Interested candidates are encouraged to reach out directly to Chinmay Dwibedi or stay tuned for the formal call for applications. Umeå University is a leading institution in Sweden, known for its strong research programs in life sciences and computational biology.

Umeå University and the Laboratory for Molecular Infection Medicine Sweden (MIMS) are advertising a PhD position in medical science with a strong focus on bioinformatics , human gut microbiota , and shotgun metagenomics . The project is hosted in the group of Chinmay Dwibedi at MIMS, within the Department of Clinical Microbiology, and is connected to the SciLifeLab and Wallenberg National Program for Data-Driven Life Science (DDLS) . The research project aims to understand strain-level differences in human gut bacteria during early childhood and to investigate how environmental, clinical, and lifestyle exposures shape microbial community development. The successful candidate will analyze longitudinal fecal shotgun data from 500 children followed from birth to three years of age. This is a data-intensive project with strong relevance to microbiome evolution, metagenome-assembled genomes, long-read sequencing, and high-resolution microbial genomics. The position is suitable for applicants with backgrounds in bioinformatics , computational biology , biostatistics , applied mathematics , computer science , or related fields, especially those with strong programming skills in Python or R . Experience with large-scale sequence analysis, microbial genomics, shotgun metagenomics, UNIX command-line work, conda environments, GitHub package installation, and cluster batch submission is highly valued. Applicants must have at least 240 higher education credits, including 60 advanced-level credits, and strong English communication skills. The appointment is funded with salary support through DDLS and includes access to computing resources, the national DDLS research school, and additional training and networking opportunities across Sweden. The doctoral position is for 4 years and starts according to agreement. To apply, submit the electronic application through the Varbi portal before 19 June 2026 . The application must include a one-page cover letter, CV with publication list, certified diplomas/certificates/grades, and contact details for at least two references. For questions about the research area, contact Chinmay Dwibedi at [email protected] .

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.

Umeå University is advertising a PhD position in medical science with a specialization in bioinformatics and human gut microbiota . The project is hosted in the Department of Clinical Microbiology and is supervised by Chinmay Dwibedi , Group Leader at the Laboratory for Molecular Infection Medicine Sweden (MIMS) and a DDLS Fellow at SciLifeLab. The research focuses on understanding strain-level differences in human gut bacteria and how microbial communities develop in early childhood. The successful candidate will analyze longitudinal fecal shotgun metagenomic data from 500 children followed from birth to age three, with the goal of identifying how environmental, clinical, and lifestyle exposures shape microbiome development and adaptive mechanisms in gut bacteria. This opportunity is especially relevant for applicants interested in bioinformatics, metagenomics, microbiome research, microbial genomics, strain-level analysis, long-read sequencing, and data-driven life science . The position is part of the DDLS PhD research school , with access to computing resources, training, and networking opportunities across Sweden. The research environment also connects to MIMS , the Nordic EMBL Partnership for Molecular Medicine , and the Umeå Centre for Microbial Research (UCMR) . 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 strong motivation. Preferred backgrounds include bioinformatics, computational biology, (bio)statistics, applied mathematics, computer science, or related fields, plus programming experience in Python or R and familiarity with UNIX, conda, GitHub packages, and cluster computing. Funding: the position is funded via salary through the SciLifeLab and Wallenberg National Program for Data-Driven Life Science (DDLS). The appointment is for 4 years, starting by agreement. Application deadline: 19 June 2026. Apply electronically through the Varbi portal and include a cover letter, CV with publications, certified academic documents, and two referees.