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Umeå University, Medicinska fakulteten
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The Faculty of Medicine, which consists of 12 departments, is responsible for biomedical research and courses in the field of nursing and health care and has an extensive research and graduate education in more than 80 subjects.
The Department of Integrative Medical Biology welcome applications for a PhD-student position at our laboratory of experimental ophthalmology and musculoskeletal research. The position is on fulltime for four years, starting 1st of September 2022 or upon 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/).
Description of the project
The project is about healing of connective tissue with a focus on the cornea of the eye. Scar-formation in the cornea can occur as a result of trauma, infection or certain hereditary diseases, and can lead to severe impairment of vision or even blindness. This PhD-project aims at better understanding the mechanisms underlying scar-formation, through experimental studies in different model systems of production, turnover, and organization of the collagen of the cornea, and of the importance of the collagen-producing cells (keratocytes) in scar-forming processes. Special focus is given to the role of the keratocytes as autocrine regulators of collagen metabolism.
Eligibility
The applicant is required to have completed a university level degree of at least 240 ECTS credits, of which at least 60 ECTS credits are at Master program level.
Specific admission requirements
In order to be admitted to postgraduate studies, it is required that the applicant has:
- Necessary knowledge from university higher education or corresponding education and/or special professional experience that is assessed in relation to the research area.
- Good skills in both spoken and written English are a requirement for the position. Evaluation of these skills is made by having the intended PhD student present his/her research plan in English for the Department’s designated postgraduate education group.
Additional merits
It is seen as a merit if the applicant, through university studies or other equivalent education, has gained basic theoretical knowledge in biomedicine and has good experience of laboratory work and method development. Practical experience of cell culturing and experience of different biochemical methods of analysis is considered a very strong merit.
The applicant should be able to work both independently and as part of a team, and high focus will be given to the candidate’s potential collaborative skills.
Terms of employment
The appointment aims at a PhD degree and the main task of the PhD student is to pursue doctoral studies, which includes participation in research, seminars and courses. According to the Swedish Higher Education Ordinance (Chapter 12, Section 2), the decision on employment as a PhD student cannot be appealed. The employment is limited to four years full-time starting 2022-09-01 or upon agreement. The salary corresponds to the established salary level for doctoral employment.
Application
The application must be written in English or Swedish, documents must be in Word or pdf format. Applications must be submitted electronically using the e-recruitment system of Umeå University Varbi and be received no later than 2022-06-17. A complete application should contain the following documents:
- A cover letter including a description of your research interests, your reasons to apply for the position, and your contact information
- A curriculum vitae Certified copies of degree certificates and other completed academic courses
- Contact information for two reference persons
Other
For more information please contact Associate Professor Ludvig Backman, ludvig.backman@umu.se
More information about the group's research can be found on our website: https://www.umu.se/en/research/projects/what-are-the-mechanisms-behind-scar-formation-and-degeneration-in-collagen-rich-tissues/
Welcome to apply!
| Type of employment | Temporary position |
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| Contract type | Full time |
| First day of employment | 2022-09-01 or upon agreement |
| Salary | monthly salary |
| Number of positions | 1 |
| Full-time equivalent | 100% |
| City | Umeå |
| County | Västerbottens län |
| Country | Sweden |
| Reference number | AN 2.2.1-928-22 |
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| Published | 30.May.2022 |
| Last application date | 17.Jun.2022 11:59 PM CEST |