Postdoctoral Researcher in Bioinformatics and Imaging (Pancreatic Cancer Omics) at Lund University, Malmö / Lund, Sweden

Lund University’s Department of Translational Medicine is recruiting a Postdoctoral Researcher in Bioinformatics and Imaging in Malmö / Lund, Skåne County, Sweden. The 24-month scholarship requires a PhD within three years. The application deadline is 30 November 2026.

Job Details

Company: Lund University

Department: Department of Translational Medicine

Position: Postdoctoral Researcher in Bioinformatics and Imaging

Location: Malmö / Lund, Skåne County, Sweden

Duration: 24-month scholarship

Preliminary Start Date: 15 January 2027

Supervisor: Qiaoli Wang, Department of Translational Medicine, Lund University

Reference Number: V2026-3138

Application Deadline: 30 November 2026

Project Details

Project: Investigating pancreatic cancer through omics and advanced imaging

The project aims to improve understanding of pancreatic cancer, including its development, risk profiles, tumor biology, and opportunities for earlier detection.

Job Description

The Department of Translational Medicine is seeking a postdoctoral researcher for a 24-month scholarship, with a preliminary start date of 15 January 2027.

Depending on your expertise and the project, you will contribute using one or more approaches, such as proteomics, genomics, metabolomics, spatial transcriptomics, or deep-learning-based imaging analysis.

Key Responsibilities

  • Processing and quality-checking omics data, statistical and computational analyses, and integrating different data types, or developing and evaluating deep-learning models, as the work may involve.
  • Taking part in study planning, data management, interpretation of results, and reproducible research.
  • Contributing to manuscripts and conference presentations.
  • Working with the research group and relevant clinical and technical collaborators.

Eligibility Criteria

  • PhD in bioinformatics, computer science, or another relevant field.
  • The PhD degree must be within three years.
  • You must not have been employed at Lund University during the past two years.

Required Skills

  • Experience in omics analysis, such as proteomics, genomics, or spatial omics, or in deep-learning algorithms.
  • Knowledge of appropriate study design and data analysis.
  • Strong motivation and commitment to cancer research.
  • A diligent, structured, creative, and dependable approach to research.

Assets: Practical experience with human-sample experiments and knowledge of pancreatic cancer are considered assets.

How to Apply

The application deadline is 30 November 2026. Please review the announcement for full application instructions.

Additional Information

The Faculty of Medicine welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds and is committed to equality, equal opportunities, and diversity.

About Lund University

Lund University, founded in 1666, is consistently ranked among the world’s leading universities. With around 46,000 students and more than 8,000 staff in Lund, Helsingborg, and Malmö, the University brings together a broad range of disciplines and research expertise.

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Apply by 30 November 2026, following the full application instructions in the announcement.