Doctoral student in chemistry with specialisation in cancer rese

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Job description
Linnaeus University, Department of Chemistry and Biomedical Sciences, is searching for applicants for a 4-year full-time Ph.D. position in Chemistry with specialisation in cancer research, within the Computational Chemistry and Biochemistry research Group (CCBG). The employment includes research education up to a Ph.D. degree in Chemistry.

The prospective student will work on a project that aims to better understand, and ultimately control resistance to targeted therapies in blood cancers, and acute myeloid leukaemia in particular. The project involves computational studies and lab experiments with blood cancer cells. Resistance to therapy, developed during treatment, is a common problem with many cancers. Using computational tools, scientists within CCBG have developed a knowledge-based computational model to follow on the development of resistance in cells and the effects of therapy, particularly in chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML). The doctoral student will be involved in expansion of those studies to a condition known as FLT3?-AML, one of the most common leukaemias. The aims of the projects are:

• Expansion of the model to novel CML therapies
• Develop a better treatment protocol for FLT3?-AML based on a computational model, and test the model in relevant cell lines
• Examine the potential of drug combination to achieve a better therapeutic outcome in FLT3?-AML

According to the Higher Education Ordinance a person appointed to a doctoral studentship should primarily devote himself/herself to his/her own studies. An appointee may, however, work to a limited extent with education, research, artistic development, and administration. However, before a doctoral degree has been awarded, duties of this kind may not comprise more than 20% of a full-time post.

Requirements
A person fulfils the general entry requirements if he/she

• Has been awarded a degree on second-cycle level
• Completed the requirements for courses comprising at least 240 credits, of which 60 credits on second-cycle level, or
• in other way, in Sweden or abroad, has acquired principally equivalent knowledge.

Other assessment grounds
The following are an advantage when applying for the position:

• A minimum of 90 higher education credits in chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology or subjects relating to the proposed research subject, or equivalent knowledge acquired in some other manner either in Sweden or abroad.
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Excellent inter-personal skills and ability to work independently and as member of a multidisciplinary team
• Prior experience in working with cell lines
• Prior experience in molecular biology
• Peer-reviewed scientific publications within the subject area
• Proven programming experience

Evaluation and selection criteria
The selection of candidates is made with regard to the applicant's ability to successfully complete and benefit from their studies at the graduate level.

Employment
Employment as a doctoral student is limited according to the Higher Education Ordinance (HF) chapter 5 § 7. The total employment period may not be longer than the equivalent postgraduate studies full-time for four years.

Admittance in: Chemistry
Placement city: Kalmar, Sweden

The application (in English) should contain a CV (with telephone and e-mail), documentation of exams and grades, an application letter describing personal motivation and experiences relevant to the research project, and any other documentation that the applicant would like to present. The candidates should also provide contact details (including telephone number and e-mail address) of two reference persons. Applications should arrive no later than April 29, 2019.

Contacts
Head of the research group Ran Friedman (ran.friedman@lnu.se), Tel. +46480446290
Head of department Stina Carlsson (stina.carlsson@lnu.se), Tel. +46480447331
HR-partner Christian Andersson (christian.andersson@lnu.se) +46-470- 708506.

Linnaeus University has the ambition to utilize the qualities that an even gender distribution and diversity brings to the organization.

Please apply by clicking on the Apply button at the bottom of the ad. Applicants are requested to the application resolving CV, cover letter , a copy of a relevant essay , grades and certificates and other relevant documents. The applicant also requested to submit with their application a proposed research plan within the current area of research. All documents must be attached to digital in the application. The application and other documents shall be marked with the reference number. All documents cited must be received by the University no later than 24.00 (Local time in Sweden) on the closing day.

Varaktighet, arbetstid
Heltid/ Ej specificerat

Publiceringsdatum
2019-03-20

Ersättning
Steglön

Så ansöker du
Sista dag att ansöka är 2019-04-29
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Företag
Linnéuniversitetet

Adress
Linnéuniversitetet
Universitetsplatsen 1
35195 Växjö

Kontorsadress
Universitetsplatsen 1

Jobbnummer
4679634

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