Data Scientist - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Do you want to contribute to top quality medical research?

We are seeking a Data Scientist to work in Professor Karlsson Hedestam’s group at the Department of Microbiology, Tumor and Cell Biology (MTC) at Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm. The group studies adaptive immunity and immunogenetics. For more information about the research, see https://ki.se/en/ mtc/gunilla-karlsson-hedestam-group

Research area
Modern immunology research generates large datasets from high-throughput sequencing techniques. The Karlsson Hedestam group is on the forefront of methodological developments in this space, using next generation sequencing and developing computational analyses (see www.IgDiscover.se) to process such datasets. The group is now seeking to expand its analytic support and is looking for someone to contribute to data analysis, statistics and visualization, for several ongoing research projects.

Qualifications
Applicants should be proficient in English, have an undergraduate educational background in a computational or statistical discipline, be proficient in a programming language relevant to Data Science (eg. Python, R, or Julia), and have experience with data cleaning, scripting, visualization, etc.

Skills and personal qualities
The successful candidate will have a solid background in computational science, expertise in data analysis and visualization, and an ability to work in a multidisciplinary research environment. The individual should be highly driven and motivated to solve problems, as well as be able to work independently while also being able to communicate effectively with other members of the team. A proven track-record of data science is valued.

The responsibilities/duties include:
Data QC, data management and archival storage; Analysis of large datasets, including development of new methods and tools for advanced analysis, support the ongoing research in the group, shape, develop and maintain the computing resources of the group

Assessment criteria
A selection will be made among qualified applicants using the following bases of assessment:
- Knowledge of Python, R, Julia, and bash as well as experience with Github or related resources Experience of working in a Linux environment - Documented experience in data analysis and visualization

What do we offer?
A creative and inspiring environment full of expertise and curiosity. Karolinska Institutet is one of the world's leading medical universities. Our vision is to pursue the development of knowledge about life and to promote a better health for all. At Karolinska Institutet, we conduct successful medical research and hold the largest range of medical education in Sweden. Karolinska Institutet is a state university, which entitles to several benefits such as extended holiday and generous occupational pension. Employees also have access to our modern gym for free and receive reimbursements for medical care

Application process
The application should contain the following documents in English:

• A personal letter and summary of current work (about one page)
• A curriculum vitae including a complete publication list
• A copy of degree certificates and associated certificate

Duration of employment: 2 years with the possibility to extend

Location: Solna

Application: Welcome to apply at the latest 2020-05-17

The application is to be submitted through the Varbi recruitment system.

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