Bioinformatician in Developmental and Metabolic Biology

Do you want to contribute to top quality medical research?

Our research interest is to understand the cellular dynamics that drive the formation of different components of the intervertebral discs during embryonic development, and the plasticity of adipose tissue in response to environmental changes. We are now looking for a Bioinformatician to Meng Xie´s research team We will mainly use single cell/nucleus RNA sequencing methods combined with genetic lineage tracing to tackle these scientific questions. Our findings will innovate the current research frontier in the fields of developmental and metabolic biology and inspire the develop of novel treatment strategy against spine-related and metabolic disorders.   

Your mission

We are seeking a curious and motivated individual with a genuine interest in studying the transcriptomic profiles of genetically traced intervertebral disc cells and adipose tissue cells.

Key responsibilities include:

• Processing and analyzing high-throughput data
• Software and tool development
• Working with biologists to design experiments and interpret results
• Ensuring data integrity and documenting workflows

Other similar tasks may occur.

This position is time-limited for 6 months.

Your profile

We are looking for a highly motivated bioinformatician who has experience in the above-mentioned skills. Prior experience with programming (R, Python), data science and biology knowledge are essential. Fluency in oral and written English, independency in research and good team-working spirit are required. Strong organization ability, effective communication skill and initiative-taking attitude are needed.

We place great importance on personal suitability.

What do we offer?

A creative and inspiring environment with wide-ranging expertise and interests. 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 also a state university, which entitles you to several good benefits through our collective agreement. And you get to practice freely in our modern wellness facilities, where trained staff are on site.

Location: Campus Flemingsberg

Links: Department of Medicine, Huddinge

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Application

Welcome to apply at the latest 24 September 2025.

The application is to be submitted through the Varbi recruitment system.In this recruitment, you will apply with your CV without a personal letter. Instead, you will answer some questions about why you are applying for the job in the application form. 

Permanent position is initiated by a six months trial period.

Want to make a difference? Join us and contribute to better health for all