Doctoral (PhD) Student Position: A prestigious doctoral student position is available in Prof Camilla Svensson’s research group at the Karolinska Institutet. The selected candidate will work on a compelling research project aiming to investigate the role of osteoclasts in pain regulation, particularly in conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and fibromyalgia. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge medical research in a vibrant and international research environment.
Doctoral (PhD) Student Position in Bone Pain Research
Designation: Doctoral (PhD) Student
Research Area: Cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying chronic pain states, with a focus on osteoclasts, immune system activation, and pain signal transmission
Location: Karolinska Institutet, Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Stockholm, Sweden
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Hold a second-cycle/advanced/master qualification (i.e., master’s degree), or acquired substantially equivalent knowledge
- Proficiency in English equivalent to the course English B/English 6 at Swedish upper secondary school
- Early-Stage Researcher (ESR) meeting the LEVEL OF EXPERIENCE and MOBILITY RULE criteria
- Fluent in English with excellent communication and writing skills
- Previous experience in neuroscience, immunology, and/or behavioral pharmacology considered an advantage
Job Description: The selected candidate will work on a research project investigating the role of osteoclasts in pain regulation, utilizing preclinical models of arthritis in mice. Duties will involve a variety of techniques for joint pathology and bone erosion analysis, immunological and molecular biological tools, in vivo behavioral assays, and analysis of patient samples. The role requires a high level of motivation, independent study, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit their application and supporting documents through the Varbi recruitment system. The application must include a personal letter, curriculum vitae, degree projects, previous publications (if any), documentation for general and specific eligibility, and any additional documents demonstrating the desirable skills and personal qualities described. Both English and Swedish applications are accepted.
Last Date for Apply: 23rd September 2024, 11:59 PM CEST
| Type of Employment | Contract Type | First Day of Employment | Monthly Salary | Number of Positions | Full-time Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PhD placement | Full time | Upon agreement | Monthly salary | 1 | 100 |
For further information, please contact:
- Prof Camilla Svensson, camilla.svensson@ki.se
Union Representatives:
- Helin Norberg, SACO, helin.norberg@ki.se
- Niklas Andersson, ST, niklas.andersson@ki.se
- Elizabeth Valenzuela, SEKO, elizabeth.valenzuela@ki.se
