Doctoral (PhD) student position in exercise physiology - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

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To be a doctoral student means to devote oneself to a research project under supervision of experienced researchers and following an individual study plan. For a doctoral degree, the equivalent of four years of full-time doctoral education is required.

The research group

In the Molecular Exercise Physiology group at the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, the research aims to create a better understanding of the biological mechanisms that regulate the adaptation to exercise in humans.

You will work in a research team led by Jessica Norrbom, assistant senior lecturer, in different projects that focus on adaptation to exercise in children and adolescents. The research group is multidisciplinary and collaborates with researchers at other national and international universities.

The doctoral student project and the duties of the doctoral student

We are now looking for a person for employment as a doctoral student with a focus on investigating acute and long-term effects of aerobic and resistance exercise in pre-pubertal children, with special emphasis on adaptations that occur in skeletal muscle and the immune system.

The doctoral student project includes studying the effects of 12 weeks of resistance training on muscle strength, muscle size, functional adaptation, immune cell proportions and gene expression in pre-pubertal children, as well as the immune response after acute endurance and resistance exercise in pre-pubertal children.

The doctoral student is expected to conduct a variety of exercise performance tests as well as participation during exercise intervention studies, assisting in sampling, compilation of data and statistical analysis and writing of scientific texts.

What do we offer?

A creative and inspiring environment full of expertise and curiosity. Karolinska Institutet is one of the world's leading medical universities. Our vision is to pursue the development of knowledge about life and to promote a better health for all. At Karolinska Institutet, we conduct successful medical research and hold the largest range of medical education in Sweden. As a doctoral student you are offered an individual research project, a well-educated supervisor, a vast range of elective courses and the opportunity to work in a leading research group. Karolinska Institutet collaborates with prominent universities from all around the world, which ensures opportunities for international exchanges. You will be employed on a doctoral studentship which means that you receive a contractual salary. Employees also have access to our modern gym for free and receive reimbursements for medical care.

Eligibility requirements for doctoral education

In order to participate in the selection for a doctoral position, you must meet the following general (A) and specific (B) eligibility requirements at latest by the application deadline.

It is your responsibility to certify eligibility by following the instructions on the web page Entry requirements (eligibility) for doctoral education.

A) General eligibility requirement

You meet the general eligibility requirement for doctoral/third-cycle/PhD education if you:

1. have been awarded a second-cycle/advanced/master qualification (i.e. master degree), or
2. have satisfied the requirements for courses comprising at least 240 credits of which at least 60 credits were awarded in the advanced/second-cycle/master level, or
3. have acquired substantially equivalent knowledge in some other way in Sweden or abroad.*

Follow the instructions on the web page Entry requirements (eligibility) for doctoral education.

*If you claim equivalent knowledge, follow the instructions on the web page Assessing equivalent knowledge for general eligibility for doctoral education.

B) Specific eligibility requirement

You meet the specific eligibility requirement for doctoral/third-cycle/PhD education if you:

- Show proficiency in English equivalent to the course English B/English 6 at Swedish upper secondary school.

Follow the instructions on the web page English language requirements for doctoral education.

Verification of your documents Karolinska Institutet checks the authenticity of your documents. Karolinska Institutet reserves the right to revoke admission if supporting documents are discovered to be fraudulent. Submission of false documents is a violation of Swedish law and is considered grounds for legal action.

(A) and (B) can only be certified by the documentation requirement for doctoral education.

Skills and personal qualities

The applicant needs to be able to communicate fluently in speech and writing in both Swedish and English. A Bachelor or Master degree in Sports medicine is desirable.

It is meriting that you have experience in different methods for investigating the physiological response to exercise, e.g. but not limited to, strength and force measurements, submaximal and maximal tests to estimate and measure endurance capacity. Experience in performing statistical analyses med one or several statistical programs is also desirable. You are well structured and have good collaboration skills.

Terms and conditions

The doctoral student will be employed on a doctoral studentship maximum 4 years full-time.

Application process

Submit your application and supporting documents through the Varbi recruitment system. Use the button in the top right corner and follow the instructions. We prefer that your application is written in English, but you can also apply in Swedish.

Your application must contain the following documents:

- A personal letter and a curriculum vitae
- Degree projects and previous publications, if any
- Any other documentation showing the desirable skills and personal qualities described above
- Documents certifying your general eligibility (see A above)
- Documents certifying your specific eligibility (see B above)

Selection

A selection will be made among eligible applicants on the basis of the ability to benefit from doctoral education. The qualifications of the applicants will be evaluated on an overall basis.

Karolinska Institutet uses the following bases of assessment:

- Documented subject knowledge of relevance to the area of research
- Analytical skill
- Other documented knowledge or experience that may be relevant to doctoral studies in the subject.

All applicants will be informed when the recruitment is completed.

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