PhD student in Molecular Biosciences

PhD Student Position

The Department of Molecular Biosciences, The Wenner-Gren Institute experimentally addresses fundamental problems in molecular cell biology, integrative biology, and infection and immunobiology. State-of-the-art and advanced methodologies are applied in a professional research environment characterized by its well-established international profile. The institute has 30 research groups with a research staff of 180, of which 65 are PhD students.

This PhD student position is available in the laboratory headed by Professor Martin Jastroch. The project addresses molecular mechanisms coupled to energy metabolism, in particular related to obesity, metabolic diseases or evolution. We use animal (mice, opossums) and cellular (adipocytes) models to understand the underlying mechanisms in the development of metabolic function and dysfunction, assessed with mouse metabolic phenotyping, bioenergetic and molecular analyses.

The work will also involve the handling of large data from omics approaches and basic computational skills will be necessary.

In order to be admitted to postgraduate education, the applicant must have the general and specific entry requirements. The qualification requirements must be met by the Final date to receive applications.

You meet general entry requirements if you have completed a second-cycle degree, or completed courses equivalent to at least 240 higher education credits, of which 60 credits must be in the second cycle, or have otherwise acquired equivalent knowledge in Sweden or elsewhere.

Specific entry requirements are described in the general syllabus for doctoral studies in the field. Doctoral studies in the field of molecular physiology stipulates that applicants must obtain a FELASA certificate to work with laboratory mice and be familiar with at least the culturing of mammalian adipocytes at the beginning. The applicant must have knowledge in basic molecular methods and experiences with cellular respirometry are of advantage.

The selection among the eligible candidates will be based on their capacity to benefit from the training. The following criteria will be used to assess this capacity:

• documented knowledge in a relevant field of research
• capacity for analytical and creative thinking
• initiative
• independence
• ability to collaborate
• written and oral proficiency in both Swedish and English.

Admission Regulations for Doctoral Studies at Stockholm University.

We offer a fixed-term employment as a doctoral student according to Chapter 5 of the Higher Education Ordinance (1993:100). The period of employment may not be longer than what corresponds to full-time doctoral education for four years. As a doctoral student, you should primarily devote yourself to your own doctoral education, but the employment may include work with education, research and administration to a limited extent (maximum 20 %).

A new employment as a doctoral student is for a maximum of one year, the employment is then renewed for a maximum of two years at a time.

Stockholm University strives to be a workplace free from discrimination and with equal opportunities for all.

For more information, please contact Professor Jastroch, phone: , martin.jastroch

Apply for the PhD student position at Stockholm University's recruitment system. Attach a personal letter and CV as well as the attachments requested in the application form. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the job advertisement, and that it is submitted before the deadline.

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