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Umeå University, Department of Radiation Sciences
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The Department of Radiation Sciences is, in terms of research, a dynamic and internationally successful environment in diagnostic radiology, oncology, cognitive neuroscience, radiation physics and bio-medical engineering. The department belongs to the Faculty of Medicine at Umeå University.
The Department of Radiation Sciences welcome applications for a Phd-student position. The position is for four years full-time, starting 2022-06-01 or by agreement.
You who are admitted to doctoral studies will be enrolled in the faculty-wide doctoral education programme at the Faculty of Medicine. The doctoral programme comprises 25 credits and is offered in two study variants: 25 credits spread over 8 terms (a total of 4 years) or over 12 terms (a total of 6 years), starting each autumn and spring semester. More information about the programme can be found on the faculty’s web page for doctoral studies (https://www.aurora.umu.se/en/organisation-and-management/organisation/faculties/faculty-of-medicine/doctoral-studies/).
Project description and tasks
Cognitive decline compromises health for a great number of older adults. There is therefore a great need for more knowledge of the brain changes that underlie cognitive decline in aging. This project will employ brain imaging technique to assess neuroinflammation, cerebrovascular dysfunction, and the dopamine system, in relation to cognitive performance in healthy, older adults. The student will be part of data collection, handle and integrate large amounts of data from brain imaging, cognitive tests, questionnaires and blood-samples; and perform statistical analyses.
Admission requirements
General admission requirements
To be admitted for doctoral studies the applicant is required to hold a University degree of at least 240 credits (ECTS), of which at least 60 credits at advanced level, or equivalent levels of education otherwise acquired in Sweden or abroad.
Specific admission requirements
In order to meet the requirement of specific competence to be admitted for doctoral studies in medical science in diagnostic radiology, with a research profile in cognitive neuroscience, the applicant should, through university studies or other equivalent education, have gained basic theoretical knowledge in subjects that are considered to be directly relevant to the current focus. The applicant should have a degree in medicine (with the grade pass for radiology courses), biomedicine, molecular biology, psychology, cognitive science, or corresponding. The department's doctoral education group evaluates whether the candidate holds appropriate knowledge to be eligible for admission to doctoral studies.
Good knowledge in English, both written and spoken, is required. The candidate is assessed for these skills during a presentation of the research plan in English for the department's doctoral education group.
The applicant must be able to work both independently and as part of a team, and much focus will be given to the candidate’s potential collaborative skills.
Education within and experience of neuroscience, neurology, physiology, statistics, image analysis, and programming will be viewed favorably.
For examples of research from the group, please visit our website:
https://www.umu.se/personal/nina-karalija/
https://www.umu.se/personal/lars-nyberg/
Terms of employment
The position is intended to result in a doctoral degree and the main task of the PhD student is to pursue doctoral studies, which include participation in research and postgraduate courses as well as journal clubs, seminars.
Application
The application should contain:
- A cover letter with a brief description of your research interests and a motivation for why you apply
- A curriculum vitae (CV)
- Copies of diplomas, grades and certificates
- Copies of master thesis work
- If applicable, publication list
- Contact information for two reference persons
The application must be written in Swedish or English. The application must be completed using our e-recruitment system Varbi no later than 2022-03-31.
Salary
In accordance to PhD student local salary agreement.
Other information
For additional information about the position, please contact Nina Karalija, nina.karalija@umu.se
More about us
For more information about the Department of Radiation Sciences, please visit our website
https://www.umu.se/en/department-of-radiation-sciences/
We look forward to receiving your application!
| Type of employment | Temporary position |
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| Employment expires | 2026-05-31 |
| Contract type | Full time |
| First day of employment | 2022-06-01 |
| Salary | Månadslön |
| Number of positions | 1 |
| Full-time equivalent | 100% |
| City | Umeå |
| County | Västerbottens län |
| Country | Sweden |
| Reference number | AN 2.2.1-199-22 |
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| Published | 07.Feb.2022 |
| Last application date | 31.Mar.2022 11:59 PM CEST |