Temporary Bioinformatician (3-month) in ancient metagenomics

We are looking for a person with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. You need to have the ability to work both independently and collaboratively and have a proactive and structured approach to research. ### Scope of employment Form of employment: Temporary employment Scope: Full-time Commencement: 04/11/2026 According to agreement Duration: 11 days - 3 months ### Application Last application date: 04/09/2026 23:59 Reference number: 485-2026 ### Employment Number of positions advertised: 1 ### Contact #### Contact persons Tom van der Valk Researcher Mobile phone Telephone [+46851955195](tel:+46851955195) E-mail address [tom.vandervalk@nrm.se](mailto:tom.vandervalk@nrm.se "tom.vandervalk@nrm.se") Knud Jønsson Head of department bioinformatics and genetics Mobile phone Telephone [+46851954011](tel:+46851954011) E-mail address [knud.jonsson@nrm.se](mailto:knud.jonsson@nrm.se "knud.jonsson@nrm.se") #### Union representatives Mattias Forshage, ST Mobile phone Telephone [+46851954049](tel:+46851954049) E-mail address [mattias.forshage@nrm.se](mailto:mattias.forshage@nrm.se "mattias.forshage@nrm.se") Bogdana Radu Researcher Mobile phone Telephone [+46851954101](tel:+46851954101) E-mail address [bogdana.radu@nrm.se](mailto:bogdana.radu@nrm.se "bogdana.radu@nrm.se") ### Other Please submit the following documents with your application: - A cover letter (maximum 1 page) including: \- A statement of interest. \- A brief summary of your scientific background and research interests. \- A personal reflection on how your qualifications align with this position. - A curriculum vitae (CV) summarizing your education, research experience, and relevant positions. - A list of publications and academic work you wish to be considered by the evaluation committee. We advance our knowledge of the natural world, inspiring to better care of our planet. Our ambition is that the employees of The Swedish Museum of Natural History shall represent the diversity in Sweden and we welcome every applicant. We apply an individual, differentiated and objective salary-setting system in accordance with the collective agreements RALS and RALST-T. We have decided upon choices for marketing. Therefore we decline contact with sales agents, recruitment sites and similar.