项目介绍

2026年4月24日

Section of Oncology, RNA Therapeutics in Cancer
Anders Wittrup research group (RNA Therapeutics in Cancer), is located on the Gunnar Nilsson floor of Kamprad House, in close proximity to the Oncology Clinic at Skåne University Hospital (SUS) in Lund. The floor hosts several laboratories that primarily focus on primary brain tumors. The Wittrup group works with a range of techniques to improve RNA delivery to tumors, as well as developing methods to study and characterize these processes.

Within the research group, we highly value a positive work environment characterized by respect and care in our relationships with one another. We continuously strive to create conditions that promote job satisfaction, professional development, and participation for all employees.

The research group is now recruiting a full-time PhD student (100%), with a start date of 1st October 2026 (or according to agreement).The position is a DDLS PhD student in Data driven cell and molecular biology. Data driven cell and molecular biology covers research that fundamentally transforms our knowledge about how cells function by peering into their molecular components in time and space, from single molecules to native tissue environments.

About the Project – DDLS
Data-Driven Life Science (DDLS) uses data, computational methods, and artificial intelligence to study biological systems and processes at all levels, from molecular structures and cellular processes to human health and global ecosystems. The SciLifeLab & Wallenberg National Program for Data-Driven Life Science (DDLS) aims to recruit and train the next generation of data-driven life scientists and to establish globally leading computational and data science capabilities in Sweden. The program is funded with a total of SEK 3.3 billion over 12 years by the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation (KAW).

In 2026, the DDLS Research School will be expanded through the recruitment of 25 academic and 7 industrial PhD students. Over the course of the DDLS program, more than 260 PhD students and 200 postdoctoral researchers will be part of the Research School. The DDLS program comprises four strategic research areas: cell and molecular biology; evolution and biodiversity; precision medicine and diagnostics; and epidemiology and biology of infection.

For more information, please visit:
https://www.scilifelab.se/data-driven/ddls-research-school/

The future of life science is data-driven. Will you be part of that change? Join us in this unique program!

We offer
Lund University is a public authority, which means that employees get benefits, generous annual leave and an advantageous occupational pension scheme. Read more on the University website about being a Lund University employee: Work at Lund University

Work assignments
The PhD student will be responsible for the analysis of advanced 4D live-cell microscopy data, with a particular focus on identifying and characterizing rare endosomal escape events. The tasks include developing, training, and validating deep learning–based models for event detection and vesicle tracking, and integrating these models into automated analysis and imaging workflows.

The work also involves managing and quantitatively analyzing large-scale image datasets, method development in close collaboration with supervisors and research collaborators, and biological interpretation of results. In addition, the position includes documentation, presentation of results, and contributing to the writing of scientific publications.

Additional duties may be assigned within the scope of the position.

Qualifications

Requirements for the Position

• A Master’s degree or equivalent in bioinformatics, engineering physics, mathematics, applied mathematics, computer science, biomedicine, biotechnology, or another relevant field.
• Documented experience in programming or quantitative data analysis, for example in Python, MATLAB, or similar environments.
• A strong interest in method development at the interface between biology and artificial intelligence.
• Strong collaborative skills, analytical ability, and the capacity to work independently.

Merits:

• Education or training in computer vision, machine learning, deep learning, bioinformatics, advanced microscopy, cell biology, or RNA biology.
• Education in mathematical statistics.
• Experience in deep learning, computer vision, or neural network development.
• Experience with live-cell microscopy, fluorescence microscopy, or analysis of 3D/4D image data.
• Experience in cell biological or molecular biological laboratory work, particularly related to intracellular trafficking, endosomal biology, or RNA delivery.

Eligibility
Students with basic eligibility for third-cycle studies are those who- have completed a second-cycle degree- have completed courses of at least 240 credits, of which at least 60 credits are from second-cycle courses, or- have acquired largely equivalent knowledge in some other way, in Sweden or abroad.

The employment of doctoral students is regulated in the Swedish Code of Statues 1998: 80. Only those who are or have been admitted to PhD-studies may be appointed to doctoral studentships. When an appointment to a doctoral studentship is made, the ability of the student to benefit from PhD-studies shall primarily be taken into account. In addition to devoting themselves to their studies, those appointed to doctoral studentships may be required to work with educational tasks, research and administration, in accordance with specific regulations in the ordinance.

Type of employment
Limit of tenure, four years according to HF 5 kap 7§. The proposed start date is October 1st 2026, or as agreed.

How to applyApplications are to be submitted via the University’s recruitment system. The application should include a CV and a personal letter justifying your interest in the position and how it matches your qualifications. The application should also include a degree certificate or equivalent and any other document to which you would like to draw attention (copies of grade transcripts, details of referees, letters of recommendation, etc.).

Welcome to apply!

The Department of Clinical Sciences Lund is one of six departments at the Faculty of Medicine. Clinical Sciences Lund cooperates closely with Skåne University Hospital and the Faculty of Medicine in order to optimize the conditions for preclinical and clinical translational research, research strategies and development, as well as education on both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

The Faculty of Medicine is a part of Lund University, and is responsible for education and research within medicine and healthcare. Our academic programs are closely linked with the healthcare system and are firmly anchored in the faculty’s strong research tradition. Our research spans a broad field within experimental preclinical research, near-patient clinical research and health sciences research. The Faculty of Medicine, with its 1,800 employees and 2,700 students in Lund and Malmö, is a knowledge-intensive meeting place for students, teachers and researchers from all over the world.

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