PhD student in neuroscience - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

At the Department of Neuroscience, we are working hard to increase our knowledge and insights into this area as well as into large areas of our musculoskeletal system and its disorders. A major objective with our research is to develop novel strategies to prevent and treat diseases and injuries in the nervous system and musculoskeletal system. By participating in different educational programs and courses, scientists at the Department communicate their knowledge to a wide range of future professional specialists – for example nurses, physicians, physiotherapists, speech pathologists and biomedical researchers.

We are about 160 employees, 100 graduate students and numerous young postdoctoral fellows. Moreover, a large number of professionals carry out research and teaching at Uppsala University Hospital (Akademiska sjukhuset) within the framework of the Department’s activity. Basic research is predominantly carried out at the Uppsala University Biomedical Centre (BMC) and clinical research at various units in Akademiska sjukhuset, Uppsala University Hospital.

Duties/Project description: A PhD student position is available for highly motivated individuals with an interest in sleep physiology and chronobiology to join the laboratory of Assoc. Professor Christian Benedict at Department of Neuroscience, Uppsala University. The research lab studies the effects of circadian disruption and sleep loss on health and performance in humans. We perform experimental studies, as well as work with cohort data (e.g. ULSAM and the UK Biobank).

A key objective of the project is to investigate the effects of night shift work on glucose metabolism, endocrine appetite control, and cognitive performance. Our research is highly interdisciplinary and the overall goal is to identify factors that can help to identify at-risk groups for the adverse health effects of night shift work.

You will perform experimental studies, as well as work with Swedish and international cohort data.

Further information on the activity of the research groups can be found at: www.benedictlab.org 

Requirements: MSc degree in a relevant area (e.g. Biomedicine, Neuroscience).  The candidate should be competent in statistics and/or handling of large data; The candidate should have experience in field-work and/or experiments; Documented oral and written proficiency in English; Basic proficiency in Swedish; Good recommendations from previous supervisors/teachers. Emphasis will also be given on personal qualities. The project requires that you can work independently and that you have good collaborative ability as the work will be run in close collaboration with other researchers.

Additional qualifications: Having previous experience in performing experiments in the field of sleep and chronobiology is considered of strong merit.

Application process: The application must contain: 1) a statement of intent describing yourself, your research interests and the motivation for why you want to doctorate, 2) a brief description of your education, 3) a CV, 4) a copy of your diploma and course grade, 5 ) names and contact information (address, e-mail address and telephone number) of at least two reference persons; 6) relevant publications (including theses).

The application should preferably be written in English.

Rules governing PhD students are set out in the Higher Education Ordinance chapter 5, §§ 1-7 and in Uppsala University's rules and guidelines http://regler.uu.se/?languageId=1.

Salary: According to local agreement for PhD students.
 
Starting date: 01-10-2020 or as otherwise agreed.

Type of employment: Temporary position according to the Higher Education Ordinance chapter 5 § 7.

Scope of employment: 100 %

For further information about the position please contact: Assoc. Prof. Christian Benedict, christian.benedict@neuro.uu.se.

Please submit your application by 10 September 2020, UFV-PA 2020/2910.

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