PhD Scholarship in Toxicology: The Institute of Environmental Medicine at Karolinska Institutet offers a PhD position focusing on understanding the impact of endocrine disruptors on human health. This position is part of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Doctoral Network for Cross-disciplinary assessment of Endocrine Disrupting compounds (NeXED), funded by the European Union.
PhD Scholarship in Toxicology with a Focus on Endocrine Disruptors
Designation
PhD Candidate
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Toxicology, Endocrine Disruption |
| Location | Stockholm, Stockholms län, Sweden |
| Number of Positions | 1 Full-time equivalent |
| Employment Type | Doctoral studentship (Maximum 4 years full-time) |
| Contact | Anna Beronius, Principal researcher, anna.beronius@ki.se |
Eligibility / Qualification
General Eligibility Requirements:
- Master’s degree or equivalent qualifications in a relevant discipline.
- Proficiency in English equivalent to English B/English 6 at Swedish upper secondary school.
Specific Eligibility Requirements:
- At least one year of studies at master’s level in toxicology or relevant discipline.
- Familiarity with in vitro and in vivo toxicity test methods and health risk assessment.
Desired Skills and Personal Qualities
- Basic understanding of endocrine disruption and Adverse Outcome Pathway (AOP) methodology.
- Practical experience in evaluating different types of toxicological data.
- Strong motivation, organization skills, and ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
Description
This research project aims to explore methodologies for identifying and assessing chemicals that act as endocrine disruptors. The candidate will work on experimental and computational analyses using the Zebrafish model and contribute to the development and evaluation of AOP networks. The PhD student will also participate in training programs, engage in limited teaching activities, and undertake research stays at partner institutions.
How to Apply
Interested candidates must submit applications via both the Varbi recruitment system and the NeXED application platform. Applications should include:
- A personal letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Degree projects and publications
- Documentation certifying general and specific eligibility
Last Date to Apply
April 21, 2025, 11:59 PM CEST
For more details, candidates are encouraged to check the guidelines available on the Karolinska Institutet website and follow the specific application process.
