PhD student in Medical Sciences

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Skilled and committed employees are a crucial factor in the success of Linköping University. And we need more of them. Our core expertise comes from teachers and researchers, but a successful university requires experienced and motivated employees in many fields. Everyone is important. We need to recruit many new employees thanks to, among all, an expansion in our research activity. We need you here. We look forward to receiving your application! The Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences is one of the university’s largest departments, with operations mainly in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. Our aim is to engage in medical and biomedical education and research of high international standing. At undergraduate level the department is responsible for most of the medical program, the speech and language pathology program and the biomedical program. For more information about the Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, please follow: https://liu.se/en/organisation/liu/bkv

We are looking for a PhD student in Systems Medicine.

Metabolic disorders, such as type 2 diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular diseases, are rising globally. Research has shown that both genetic predisposition and lifestyle factors, including diet, physical activity, and stress, contribute significantly to the risk of developing these conditions. However, the extent to which each factor influences metabolic health varies among individuals, and still requires deeper exploration. Proteins and metabolites are increasingly recognized as promising biomarkers for metabolic health, serving both to monitor physiological states and act as potential early indicators of diseases. Understanding the complex interplay of genetic and lifestyle factors with these biomolecules is crucial for developing risk stratification and therapeutic strategies for various diseases. In this project, we aim to investigate the intricate genetic and lifestyle that significantly influence the levels of circulating proteins and metabolites, which are critical in the development and progression of cardiometabolic disorders.

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.

You have graduated at Master’s level in Systems Medicine or completed courses with a minimum of 240 credits, at least 60 of which must be in advanced courses within the field of Systems Medicine or Bioinformatics. Alternatively, you have gained essentially corresponding knowledge in another way.

The candidate must be able to work independently, as well as collaborate with other researchers in an international team. Therefore, good English and Swedish communication skills, both in verbal and written form, are required. A strong interdisciplinary background that encompasses both data-driven life science and clinical practice is highly preferred. Documented research experience in cardiovascular health and genetics research is also strongly valued.

The employment as a doctoral student will be at the Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences (BKV), in the division of Cell Biology, Linköping. The Division of Cell Biology carries out research, undergraduate and postgraduate education within the Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences at Linköping University.

When taking up the post, you will be admitted to the program for doctoral studies. 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.

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

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Apply for the position by clicking the “Apply” button below. Your application must reach Linköping University no later than 30th of april.

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

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