Doctorate in Medical Science at BKV

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We are now looking for a doctoral student in Medical Science.

Your tasks

We are now looking for a doctoral student within Professor Henrik Green's research group focusing on studies of new psychoactive substances. As a doctoral student, you will participate in a project to improve detection, characterisation and interpretation of new drugs. The project will probably include studies of occurrence and trends, quantitative analysis, pharmacological effects and identification of biomarkers for intoxication and cause of death. The work includes analysis of clinical and forensic samples with high resolution mass spectrometry, pharmacological characterisation of new psychoactive substances in vitro, metabolomics and machine learning.

As a doctoral student, you are engaged in your doctoral studies and research projects where you are included. Your work may also include teaching or participating in other departmental assignments, up to 20 percent of full-time.

Your qualifications

Qualifying for admission to doctoral education is the one who has completed a degree at advanced level, completed course requirements of at least 240 credits, of which at least 60 credits at advanced level, or otherwise acquired mainly equivalent knowledge within or outside the country.

Applicants are expected to have a 3 year of first degree from biomedical analyst education (BMA) and at least master's degree equivalent to 60 credits at second cycle level in relevant field such as biomedical laboratory science, medicine, biomedicine, pharmacy, medical science or equivalent.

You should have an interest and commitment in research and science as well as biology, chemistry, pharmacology, and socially important tasks. We are looking for a motivated candidate with an interest in biomedical laboratory science, analytical chemistry and pharmacology. Great emphasis will be placed on personal skills such as engagement, motivation, communication and collaboration skills. Applicants must have good knowledge of English and Swedish in speech and writing. You are expected to be able to work independently but also to cooperate with other group members. The applicant is also expected to actively participate in teaching and supervision of students corresponding to a maximum of 20% of full-time. Applicants should have experience of basic methods in biomedical laboratory science, pharmacology and analytical chemistry such as sample handling, chromatographic methods and basic pharmacological competence.

Documented work and experience with characterization of drugs or drugs, data analysis of large amounts of computer, metabolomics, chromatography and various mass-spectrometric methods are meritorious. Experience of teaching is desirable but not a requirement. Great emphasis is placed on personal fitness.

The application should contain a brief description of research interest and relevant experience, CV, copies of diplomas and any translations thereof. If available, also send letters of recommendation or contact information to previous research supervisors.

Your workplace

https://liu.se/organisation/liu/bkv, https://liu.se/organisation/liu/bkv/kkf conducts research as well as undergraduate and postgraduate studies in medical science.

About the employment

When you are admitted to the doctoral programme, your position as a doctoral student is handled. Read more about each faculty's doctoral studies https://liu.se/forskning/forskarutbildning

The employment is limited to normally four years full-time. The extension of employment for up to five years is based on the degree of teaching and institution assignments. For special reasons, further extensions may take place. You will be hired for a period of one year, and then the employment will be renewed for a maximum of two years at a time, based on your study plan.

Access by agreement.

Salary and benefits

Postgraduate salary is regulated on the basis of a locally agreed salary ladder. Read more about employee benefits https://liu.se/jobba-pa-liu/formaner.

Trade unions

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Application

You are applying for this position by clicking on the "Apply" button below. Your application must be submitted to Linköping University no later than 261015. The application received after the closing date for the application is not taken into account.

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