PhD Position: Molecular Virology & HIV Reservoirs

Karlstad University; Solna kommun; On-site; SEK 256,680 - 334,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to modern gym

Reimbursement for medical care

Job summary

Karlstad University is offering a PhD position in molecular virology focusing on HIV reservoir research. The role requires a strong analytical background and experience in sequencing data analysis. You will join a collaborative research team committed to advancing knowledge in patient-oriented questions and molecular methods.

As a doctoral student, you will conduct independent research with guidance from a supervisor, helping to develop innovative workflows for long-read sequencing of HIV sequences. This position provides an opportunity to work at one of the world's leading medical universities.

Qualifications

• Experience with analysis of sequencing data and/or bioinformatics workflows.
• Strong analytical ability and a structured approach to problem-solving.
• Experience combining wet-lab and computational work.

Responsibilities

• Plan and perform laboratory work and optimize sequencing protocols.
• Develop and apply bioinformatics pipelines for sequencing data.
• Participate in writing scientific manuscripts.

Skills

Wet-lab and computational work

Analysis of sequencing data

Programming (Python or R)

Analytical ability

Proficiency in English

Education

Master's degree or equivalent

Job description

Karlstad University is offering a PhD position in molecular virology focusing on HIV reservoir research. The role requires a strong analytical background and experience in sequencing data analysis. You will join a collaborative research team committed to advancing knowledge in patient-oriented questions and molecular methods.

As a doctoral student, you will conduct independent research with guidance from a supervisor, helping to develop innovative workflows for long-read sequencing of HIV sequences. This position provides an opportunity to work at one of the world's leading medical universities.