Sweden · Stockholm
About this opportunity
Stockholm University is hiring a PhD student in bioinformatics to build generative AI and representation-learning methods that turn large microscopy and multimodal biological datasets into biological insight. The project sits between artificial intelligence, computational biology and computer vision.
You will join the Computational Microscopy for Cell Biology (CMCB) lab of Assistant Prof. Juliette Griffié at SciLifeLab, Sweden’s national centre for molecular biosciences. The lab works on interpretable AI for cancer and autoimmunity, and on generative and graph neural network methods for biological imaging. The team is mostly physicists, engineers, biochemists and computational scientists.
This is a paid job: a 4-year full-time employment as a PhD student at the Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics, with a fixed monthly salary. Up to 20% of your time may go to teaching or other department duties.
Who can apply
MSc (or equivalent: 240 credits including 60 at master's level) in computer science, physics, mathematics, engineering, bioinformatics or a related field. Specific entry requirement: at least 90 credits in chemistry/molecular biology/biotechnology or in computer science/mathematics/physics, plus 60 master's-level credits in life science, computer science, mathematics, physics or bioinformatics, including a 30-credit thesis. Solid machine learning and deep learning experience (ideally computer vision) and proven scientific programming (GitHub or papers). Generative AI or interpretable ML experience is a plus. Requirements must be met by the time you are admitted.
- Eligible nationalities
- All nationalities
- Study level
- PhD
- Language
- Strong written and spoken English
What the funding covers
Salaried employment as a PhD student (fixed monthly salary on Stockholm University's PhD salary scale) for up to 4 years full-time. No tuition fees for PhD study in Sweden.
- Tuition Covered
- Stipend or salary Covered
- Travel Not stated — check the official page
- Accommodation Not stated — check the official page
- Health insurance Not stated — check the official page
"Not separately covered" means the provider does not pay for it on top — you pay it yourself, usually from the stipend if there is one.
Documents & tests
- Personal (motivation) letter
- CV
- GitHub link or published/submitted papers showing programming experience
- Degree certificates and transcripts
- Other attachments requested in the online form
- Tests
- Strong written and spoken English
- Application fee
- None
How to apply
- Apply online in Stockholm University's recruitment system (Apply button on the vacancy) by 3 November 2026.
- Attach a personal letter and CV, plus the attachments asked for in the form.
- Make sure the application is complete before the deadline.
- Questions about the project: Juliette Griffié (juliette.griffie@dbb.su.se) or Harshith Bachimanchi (harshith.bachimanchi@scilifelab.se).
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Program dates
- Duration
- 4 years full-time; first contract up to 1 year, then renewed up to 2 years at a time
PhD position details
- Supervisor / research group
- Assistant Prof. Juliette Griffié — Computational Microscopy for Cell Biology (CMCB) lab, SciLifeLab
- Project description
Develop generative AI and representation-learning methods to integrate and interpret large, multimodal and heterogeneous biological datasets, especially microscopy, to uncover fundamental biological mechanisms. Builds on the lab's interpretable AI pipelines for cancer and autoimmunity and its generative and graph neural network work in biological imaging.
- Employment contract or studentship
- PhD student employment (Swedish Higher Education Ordinance, ch. 5), ref. SU FV-3135-26
Quick answers
Who can apply for PhD Position: AI for Multimodal Biology & Microscopy?
Open to all nationalities. Level: PhD. See "Who can apply" for the full rules.
Is PhD Position: AI for Multimodal Biology & Microscopy fully funded?
Funding type: Fully funded, Salary. Covers: tuition, stipend or salary.
What is the deadline for PhD Position: AI for Multimodal Biology & Microscopy?
The deadline is 3 Nov 2026. Status: Closes in 14 days. Always confirm the date and time zone on the official website.
Does PhD Position: AI for Multimodal Biology & Microscopy require IELTS or another test?
Strong written and spoken English.
How do I apply for PhD Position: AI for Multimodal Biology & Microscopy?
Apply online in Stockholm University's recruitment system (Apply button on the vacancy) by 3 November 2026. Apply only on the official website (su.varbi.com). The full steps are listed under "How to apply".
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- 20 Oct 2026
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- 20 Oct 2026
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