PhD student in Medical Science

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We are looking for a PhD student in Medical Science.

Your work assignments

The research project will focus on analyses of breast milk factors important for health and disease in extremely preterm infants, but it can also be extended to other areas in pediatrics. Your research project will include laboratory work, statistical analyses, manuscript writing, participation in seminars and research groups meetings and presentation of you research in seminars and scientific meetings.

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 qualifications

You have graduated at Master’s level in experimental and medical bioscience or completed courses with a minimum of 240 credits, at least 60 of which must be in advanced courses. Alternatively, you have gained essentially corresponding knowledge in another way. Experience with advanced breast milk analyses, such as analyses of human milk oligosaccharides, both theoretically and practically, is a merit. It is also an advantage to have knowledge in statistical programs such as SPSS and R.

You need to speak English fluently and you should be able to write proper scientific English.

We put great emphasis on your ability to collaborate in group.

Please, attach a letter of intent to your application in which you explain why you want to do research in this field.

Your workplace

Division of Children´s and Women´s Health , Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, carries out research, undergraduate and postgraduate education within Medical Science.

The employment

In 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 at Doctoral studies at Linköping University

The 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 benefits

The salary of PhD students is determined according to a locally negotiated salary progression.

More information about employment benefits at Linköping University is available here.

Union representatives

Information about union representatives, see Help for applicants .

Application procedure

Apply for the position by clicking the “Apply” button below. Your application must reach Linköping University no later than February 27th, 2024. 

Applications and documents received after the date above will not be considered.

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We look forward to receiving your application!

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