Doctoral student (PhD) in medical science with a focus on virology - ,

Do you want to contribute to medical research of the highest quality?

Being a doctoral student means engaging in a research project under the supervision of experienced researchers and according to an individual study plan. For a doctoral degree, the equivalent of four years of full-time postgraduate education is required.

We are looking for a doctoral student at the Department of Clinical Microbiology. As a doctoral student, you will be part of an interdisciplinary context with affiliation to both your own department and the Arctic Graduate School with a focus on sustainable development at Arcum, https://www.umu.se/arktiskt-centrum/utbildning/forskarskolan/

You will be part of a multidisciplinary collaboration, which consists of specialists in medicine, ecology, epidemiology, microbiology and modeling. We offer an international, stimulating and translational research environment that promotes your scientific career development. The employment is limited to four years, starting by agreement. If teaching occurs during the doctoral student period, the position will be extended by the corresponding period.

The doctoral student project

We live in a changing world where a warmer climate, changing land use and increasing cross-border movements have major effects on sustainable development, disease outbreaks and ecosystem health. Arctic ecosystems are relatively species-poor and are considered particularly sensitive to environmental changes that occur very rapidly in the north.

The overall aim of the project is to obtain new knowledge that enables the detection, prediction and control of zoonotic infectious diseases that affect human societies and the Arctic ecosystems. The project includes the collection of samples from humans, wild animals, arthropods, environmental data, laboratory analyzes of pathogens, statistical analyzes and modeling. It addresses the biodiversity and dynamics of reservoirs and pathogens as well as risks to human and animal health. The project will also evaluate complex interactive effects of climate and landscape structure on reservoirs and pathogens in a One Health perspective.

You who are admitted to doctoral studies from July 1st 2021 will be enrolled in the faculty-wide doctoral education program at the Faculty of Medicine. The program 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 program 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/).

For more information about Magnus Evander's research group  Magnus Evander (umu.se)

Tasks

The doctoral position gives you the opportunity to develop into an independent researcher who independently plans and performs experiments, interprets results and puts them in a scientific context.

• You will be able to present and discuss your research with other researchers within and outside the group.
• You are actively involved in compiling and publishing research results.
• You will be able to supervise Swedish and foreign students at bachelor’s / master's level, and participate in the department's other teaching.
• You will supplement your doctoral education with compulsory and optional courses, active participation in seminar series and literature discussion meetings.
• You also act in accordance with the university's policy for equal opportunities and data protection.

Eligibility and qualifications

Basic eligibility has those who have completed a degree at the advanced level, completed course requirements of at least 240 higher education credits (ECTS), of which at least 60 credits at the advanced level, or in some other way within or outside the country have acquired essentially equivalent knowledge.

An educational background in medical science, the medical program and science is particularly meritorious.

Applicants must be proficient in both oral and written communication in English, be able to work independently as well as in collaboration with others and be highly motivated.

The applicant should have a strong interest in medicine and ecology, as well as be willing to take on scientific and methodological challenges.

Previous practical experience of field work and infectious diseases is an advantage, as is experience of ecology and medicine.

Application

The application must contain:

1. Personal letter describing qualification and your motivation
2. CV
3. Certified copies of diplomas, certificates and grades
4. A list of publications and a copy of the master thesis
5. Contact information of two reference persons

Send application electronically via Varbi. The documents should be compiled in one file in word or pdf-format. Last day of application 2022-05-01.

The position will start by agreement.

Salary placement takes place according to an established salary ladder for doctoral employment according to the Higher Education Ordinance (Chapter 12, Section 2), the decision on employment cannot be appealed.

For questions, please contact Magnus Evander. Email: magnus.evander@umu.se

Welcome with your application!