LIC-student in Rheumatology

To be a doctoral student means to devote oneself to a research project under supervision of experienced researchers and following an individual study plan. 

The research will be performed at the Department of Medicine which is one of the largest clinical departments at Karolinska Institutet and conducts research in the fields of allergy, cardiovascular medicine and inflammatory diseases. You will work within the group “Translational medical research in inflammatory diseases”, led by Professor Per-Johan Jakobsson at the Rheumatology Division, Centrum for Molecular Medicine. The group is focused on targets and pathways in rheumatic and related diseases driven by inflammation using a pharmacological approach. In collaboration with Uppsala University and Guangdong Provincial Hospital for Chinese Medicine, we are running the JRBCM project, which aims to explore Chinese herbal medicine for development of novel drugs for rheumatic diseases.  

The overall aim with our project is to improve the treatment of patients with rheumatoid arthritis. We will study both established treatments and novel compounds and investigate their effects on the prostanoid pathway. We will study the mechanisms of action of these compounds/drugs, identify biomarkers to predict increased risk of cardiovascular side effects and suggest treatment guidelines for precision medicine. The student is responsible for planning and performing the experiments, analyzing the data, and reporting and publishing the results in scientific journals and at international conferences, as well as in a licentiate thesis. In addition, the student will participate in doctoral courses as part of the research education.

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 licentiate 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.

The position is located within the Department of Medicine, Solna. The department consists of eleven divisions and each division consists of several research groups. The position is located within the research group of Per-Johan Jakobsson https://ki.se/en/meds/team-per-johan-jakobsson

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 lic education.

A) General eligibility requirement

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

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 lic/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 .

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

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)

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.