PhD student in Medical Science

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PhD student in Medical Science

Company

Linköpings universitet

Job description

We have the power of over 40,000 students and co-workers. Students who provide hope for the future. Co-workers who contribute to Linköping University meeting the challenges of the day. Our fundamental values rest on credibility, trust and security. By having the courage to think freely and innovate, our actions together, large and small, contribute to a better world. We look forward to receiving your application!We are now looking for a PhD student in Medical Science.Your work assignmentsAs a PhD student, you will participate in the project: Predictive markers for chemotherapy-induced toxicity in childhood cancer. The goal will be to find genetic prediction models to be able to predict which childhood cancer patients have a high or low risk of toxicity in childhood cancer. Preliminary the doctoral project involves collecting clinical data on the effects of childhood cancer treatment, bioinformatically handling sequence data and developing prediction models, as well as conducting Single Cell RNASeq studies and potentially HiCap studies.As a PhD student, you devote most of your time to doctoral studies and the research projects of which you are part. Your work may also include teaching or other departmental duties, up to a maximum of 20% of full-time.Your qualificationsYou have graduated at Master’s level within the civil engineering courses such as technical biology, chemical biology, biotechnology, a master’s with a focus on molecular biology or bioinformatics or equivalent, or completed courses with a minimum of 240 credits, at least 60 of which must be in advanced courses in biology, chemistry/pharmacology or bioinformatics. Alternatively, you have gained essentially corresponding knowledge in another way.You should have an interest in research and science as well as biology, chemistry, pharmacology, cancer and drug treatment. It is advantageous if you have previously worked with massively parallel sequencing (NGS), both in the laboratory and/or with bioinformatics, for example Single Cell RNAseq. It is also advantageous if you have worked with prediction models, machine learning or AI models and are familiar with blood cells such as neutrophils, leukocytes and platelets. Work experience in the area is meritorious. If you also have experience with other molecular biology techniques, that is also seen as an advantage. You should also be meticulous, ambitious, solution-oriented and have a positive attitude.Extra weight will be given to bioinformatic skills and experience within the area of the PhD as outlined above. Due to the need of reviewing clinical records, you’ll need to be fluent in Swedish, both written and spoken language.A personal letter and a letter of intent in which you describe your merits in relation to the stated qualifications must be attached.Your workplace, carries out research, undergraduate and postgraduate education within Medical Science.The employmentIn connection with your admission to the doctoral program, your employment as a PhD student is handled. More information about the doctoral studies at each faculty is available atThe employment has a duration of four years’ full-time equivalent. You will initially be employed for a period of one year. The employment will subsequently be renewed for periods of maximum duration two years, depending on your progress through the study plan. The employment may be extended up to a maximum of five years, based on the amount of teaching and departmental duties you have carried out. Further extensions can be granted in special circumstances.Starting date by agreement.Salary and employment benefitsThe salary of PhD students is determined according to a locally negotiated salary progression.More information about employment benefits at Linköping University is availableUnion representativesInformation about union representatives, see .Application procedureApply for the position by clicking the “Apply” button below. Your application must reach Linköping University no later than January 27th.Applications and documents received after the date above will not be considered.We welcome applicants with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives – diversity enriches our work and helps us grow. Preserving everybody’s equal value, rights and opportunities is a natural part of who we are. Read more about our work with: .We look forward to receiving your application!Linköping university has framework agreements and wishes to decline direct contacts from staffing- and recruitment companies as well as vendors of job advertisements.KontaktpersonerHenrik GreenProfessorAnnelie LindströmDirector of Third Cycle studies at BKV+46 13 28 68 71Johanna KällmingHR-manager+46 13 28 57 76Länk till den här sidan
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Location

Linköping, Östergötland

Job date

Sun, 15 Dec 2024 00:34:01 GMT

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