PhD student in cell and molecular biology research

Project description Research education subject: Biological physics The AICell lab (https://aicell.io) at the Department of Applied Physics at KTH and Science for Life Laboratory conducts interdisciplinary research in cell and molecular biology. The group is led by Wei Ouyang and combines wet lab work with automated experimental platforms and AI-driven analysis tools. We are opening two biology-oriented PhD positions in biological physics to study cell biology together with colleagues working with automation, computation, and AI-driven analysis. The projects are designed in consultation with each PhD student at the start of their studies based on scientific interests. As a PhD student, you will: Design and perform experimental cell biology work — including cell culture, perturbation studies, microscopy, and related molecular biology methods. Interpret results biologically and drive scientific questions forward. Collaborate with colleagues working with automation, computation, and AI-driven analysis. Contribute to publications and scientific dialogue regarding cell and molecular biology.

Supervision: Professor Hjalmar Brismar and Associate Professor Wei Ouyang are proposed to supervise the PhD student. Decision is made upon admission. Eligibility for admission To be admitted to research education (Chapter 7, Section 39 of the Higher Education Ordinance), the applicant must have the following basic eligibility: A degree at an advanced level, or Completed course requirements of at least 240 higher education credits, of which at least 60 higher education credits are at an advanced level, or Knowledge acquired in some other way, within or outside the country, that is mainly equivalent.

Special eligibility: A degree (or equivalent) in cell biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, biomedicine, biophysics, or a related life science field.

In addition to the above, there is also a mandatory requirement for English equivalent to English B/6. Selection To succeed in your PhD studies at KTH, you need to be goal-oriented and persistent in your work. During the selection of applicants, the ability to: Independently drive your work forward, Collaborate with others, Maintain a professional approach, and Analyze and work with complex issues, will be assessed. Strong biological foundation and genuine curiosity for cell and molecular biology. Practical experience of experimental biological work (cell culture, microscopy, molecular biology methods, or similar). Ability and willingness to collaborate in an interdisciplinary team that combines biology, automation, and AI-driven analysis. Good communication skills in English — both to explain biology and to collaborate across disciplinary boundaries. Basic programming or data analysis skills (Python/R) are meritorious but not a requirement.

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