Project assistant in computational genome analysis

Organisation/Company

Lunds universitet

Department

Lund University, Department of experimental medical science

Research Field

Medical sciences

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Application Deadline

24 Mar 2026 - 22:59 (UTC)

Country

Sweden

Type of Contract

Not Applicable

Job Status

Full-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by a EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Description of the workplace

Senior Lecturer Gemma Atkinson is the research group leader of the Protein Evolution group at the Department of Experimental Medical Science, Lund University. Her research group works with computational sequence and structural analysis of microbial genomes and proteins.

Project description

The project involves using and developing bioinformatic tools for analysis of microbial genome sequences. A particular focus is on further development of our FlaGs tool, the web server version of which can be found at https://server.atkinson-lab.com/webflags .

We offer

Lund University is a government agency, which means you receive special benefits, generous annual leave, and an advantageous occupational pension. We also have a flexible working hours agreement that provides good conditions for balancing work and leisure time. Read more on the university’s website about being an employee at Lunds University Work for us | Lund University .

Work duties and areas of responsibility

The position is fixed-term for one year. Employment as a project assistant is intended as an initial step in a research career and as an opportunity to further deepen and broaden research competence.

Your work tasks will include developing and applying bioinformatic tools for analysis of microbial genome sequences, contributing to the development and maintenance of FlaGs and its web server for comparative genome analysis, developing Python-based tools and code for retrieval and processing of publicly available genomic data, and participating in the analysis of microbial genomic data, including phage biology and microbial immune systems.

QualificationsRequirements for the position:

• Education to at least Master’s level in a relevant field.
• Previous research experience in phylogenetic analysis of viruses or bacteria.
• Experience in sequencing and genome assembly.
• Very strong programming skills in Python.
• Experience in developing user-friendly software for comparative genome analysis.
• Experience using the Swedish national infrastructure for high-performance computing (NAISS).
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Great importance will be placed on personal qualities. The tasks require that you are structured in your work and able to work independently.

Meritorious for the position:

• Familiarity with phage biology and microbial immune systems.
• Experience developing code for retrieval of publicly available genomic data, for example from NCBI databases.

Further information

The position is a special fixed-term position for 1 year, full-time. The desired start date is as soon as possible or by agreement.

How to apply

The position is applied for via Lund University’s recruitment system. The application should include a cover letter describing your interest in the position and how your qualifications and experience match the duties.

The application must also include a CV, degree certificate or equivalent, and any other documents you wish to submit, such as academic transcripts, contact details for references, or letters of recommendation.

More information regarding the Faculty of Medicine

Website

https://lu.varbi.com/en/what:job/jobID:911692/type:job/where:39/apply:1

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Lunds universitet

Country

Sweden

City

Lund

Geofield

City

Lund

Website

https://www.lu.se/vacancies

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