Doctoral (PhD) student position in Neuroepidemiology
Karolinska Institutet, MEB / Administratörsjobb (offentlig verksamhet) / Stockholm
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hela Sverige The Department of Medical Epidemiology and Biostatistics (MEB) is among the largest departments of epidemiology in Europe with special focus on increasing our knowledge of the aetiology of different diseases. Our department consists of researchers, doctoral students, biostatisticians, data collectors and database administrators as well as administrative personnel, in total some 250 staff. The department is situated at campus Solna. Further information can be found at ki.se/meb
A doctoral position is an available doctoral education project to which a PhD student is to be recruited.
After the selection process the process for admission to doctoral education will commence. An admission decision will not be taken until an individual study plan has been approved by the departmental admission board.
For more information regarding doctoral (PhD) education, see:
http://www.ki.se/doctoral. Research group
The research group focuses on amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a rare by fatal neurodegenerative disease. We are a group of researchers from various academic backgrounds, including epidemiology, biostatistics, neurology and experimental science. We collaborate broadly with researchers in the same field both within Sweden and internationally.
The doctoral education project and the duties of the student
This doctoral thesis will focus on the potential impact of altered immune modulation on the risk as well as prognosis of ALS. We will use large scale cohort studies, unique Swedish health registers, as well as a newly launched case-control study to address the research questions. The duties of the student include 1) utilizing large scale cohort studies to analyze the association of chronic inflammation with the risk of ALS, 2) using the unique Swedish health registers to analyze the impact of anti-inflammatory medications on the risk of ALS, and 3) analyzing the impact of various biomarkers of immune modulation on the risk as well as prognosis of ALS. We are therefore looking for a person with sufficient skills and experience in both epidemiology and experimental science.
Entry requirements for doctoral education at KI
To be eligible for doctoral education following requirements has to be met:
General entry requirements
A person meets the general entry requirements for doctoral/third-cycle/PhD education (according to Higher Education Ordinance Chapt 7, section 39) if he/she:
- has been awarded advanced/second-cycle/master qualification (i.e. master degree) or
- has satisfied the requirements for courses comprising at least 240 credits of which at least 60 credits were awarded in the second-cycle/master level, or
- has acquired substantially equivalent knowledge in some other way in Sweden or abroad.
Specific entry requirements
Proficiency in English equivalent to the course English B/English 6 at Swedish upper secondary school:
Proficiency in the English language can be documented by an internationally recognized test such as TOEFL or IELTS, see web-link below for more information.
Applicants who meet the general entry requirements (1 or 2 above) from a university in one of the Nordic countries fulfill the requirements in English.
For more information regarding general and specific entry requirements:
http://ki.se/en/education/entry-requirements-eligibility-for-doctoral-educationSkills and personal qualities
Applicants should have a master's degree in epidemiology, biomedicine, or related disciplines. Knowledge about epidemiological study design, biostatistics, bioinformatics, and laboratory experience are considered strong merits. The applicant should be able to work well in a team, as well as having the ability to work independently.
Assessment criteria
A selection will be made among qualified applicants on the basis of the ability to benefit from doctoral education. 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
The qualifications of the applicants will be evaluated on an overall basis.
Terms and conditions
All doctoral students at KI receive financial support during their doctoral education and employment on a doctoral studentship is the most common sort of support. During the time between recruitment and admission a short-term employment can be offered for up to 6 months.
Application process
An application must contain the following documents in Swedish or English:
- A personal letter and curriculum vitae
- A copy of degree certificates and associated certificates
- A copy of degree projects and any previous publications
The application is to be submitted through the MyNetwork recruitment system.
Karolinska Institutet is one of the world 's leading medical universities. Its mission is to contribute to the improvement of human health through research and education. Karolinska Institutet accounts for over 40 per cent of the medical academic research conducted in Sweden and offers the country 's broadest range of education in medicine and health sciences. Since 1901 the Nobel Assembly at Karolinska Institutet has selected the Nobel laureates in Physiology or Medicine.
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Varaktighet, arbetstid
100. Tillträde: According to agreement Visstidsanställning
Publiceringsdatum2017-01-17ErsättningMonthly salary
Så ansöker duSista dag att ansöka är 2017-02-06
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Klicka på denna länk för att göra din ansökanKontaktLina Werner, HR-officer Email:
lina.werner@ki.seFang Fang, Senior researcher Email:
fang.fang@ki.seFöretagKarolinska Institutet, MEB
AdressKarolinska Institutet, MEB
Karolinska Institutet, Box 281
17177 Stockholm
KontorsadressKarolinska Institutet, Box 281
Jobbnummer 3265056
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