Research software engineer in systems biology - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Job description

The Scientific Services Group at KCSC (formerly PDC) and Science for Life Laboratory are seeking a motivated project leader and software developer to join our team and drive the development of the R package UQSA (Uncertainty Quantification and Sensitivity Analysis). UQSA provides tools for Bayesian parameter estimation and model analysis of reaction network models and has been developed with support from SeRC, the Human Brain Project, and EBRAINS. Recently, the project was awarded a grant from the Swedish Foundation for Strategic Research to further enhance the software, focusing on improving performance, reliability, and usability, as well as expanding its capabilities with neural networks and advanced visualization in collaboration with InfraViz.

The successful candidate will be based at both KCSC and Science for Life Laboratory, enabling close collaboration across both institutions. In this role, they will lead the continued development of UQSA, adding new functionality, ensuring code stability, and implementing software improvements that enhance usability and overall performance.

Qualifications

Requirements

• A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree targeting Systems biology and dynamical modeling and experience with MCMC methods and Bayesian statistics.
• Several years of professional experience in code development in C/C++ and R, developing tools with a focus on life science.
• Experience in leading projects and collaborating across academic and research institutions.
• Strong communication skills are essential, including the ability to effectively communicate and promote the activities of the organization.
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team is required.
• Knowledge of diversity and equal treatment issues, with a particular focus on gender equality, is expected.
• Proficiency in English, both written and spoken, is required in daily work.

Personal skills

• As a person, you have strong initiative, are responsible, and have good collaboration skills.

Preferred qualifications

• Broad knowledge of various programming languages commonly used in systems biology.
• Senior expertise in code development and project leading.
• Experience in developing and leading activities or operations is considered an asset.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal skills.

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The application must include:

• CV including relevant professional experience and knowledge.
• Copy of diplomas and grades from your previous university studies. Translations into English or Swedish if the original documents have not been issued in any of these languages.
• Brief account of why you want to conduct research and software development, your academic interests and how they relate to your previous studies and future goals. Max two pages long.

Your complete application must be received by KTH no later than the last day of application, midnight CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time). 

About the employment

The employment is valid until further notice (permanent post) according to agreement.
The employment begins with a six-month probationary period.

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