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

Do you want to contribute to top quality medical research?

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 our research group, you will find a unique opportunity to work closely with top researchers at the interface of neuroscience and computational biology to jointly understand how the human brain becomes vulnerable during injury, neurodegeneration and aging. Our recent work (Månberg et al. Nature Medicine 2021) showed that vascular and glial cells contribute to dynamics of neurodegeneration. This project will aim to refine our understanding of cellular mechanisms, genetics and cell biology of central nervous system injury and regeneration. We offer an engaging and international research environment where you will have the opportunity to contribute to high quality research at the top international level.

The doctoral student project and the duties of the doctoral student

Your project will involve studying the mechanisms of neurodegeneration neuroinflammation and central nervous system injury. These aspects will be examined by studying human neurodegeneration as well as comparative biology of central nervous system injury response across mammalian species. The research plan will involve a balance of wet-lab and computational experiments. The research project will be complemented with an array of mandatory as well as specialized education courses.

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

Qualified candidates have obtained a Master of Science degree or an equivalent scientific competence. You are proficient in spoken and written English.

Other qualifications:

• Experience with scripting language (Python or R) database development, maintaining & sharing code repositories.
• Previous work with biological data analysis, integration and visualization in R or Python.
• Curiosity to solve fundamental biological questions and enthusiasm to lead new independent projects.
• Ability to formalize a biological question into a computational model.
• Experience with aBSREL and MEME or other comparative genetics methods.
• MSc in Bioinformatics, Computer science, Mathematics, Biostatistics, Neuroscience, or similar field is meritorious.

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.

Read more about the Department of Clinical Neuroscience
Read more about the research group you will be part of

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