{"data":{"id":165120,"slug":"doktorand-i-vaskularbiologi","type":"job","title":"PhD Student in Vascular Biology","description":"PhD Student in Vascular Biology\nThe Department of Surgical Sciences (IKV) is part of the Medical and Pharmacy Science area at Uppsala University and has approximately 160 employees and around 230 registered doctoral students, many of whom are clinically active physicians and nurses. The department conducts research and education at the undergraduate, advanced, and doctoral levels. Research is conducted in research groups organized primarily around surgical specialties and related medical fields. Teaching takes place within medical, nursing, radiography nursing, and specialist nursing programs, among others. The department also has a number of research infrastructures.\nThe vascular surgery research group in Uppsala conducts broad, internationally leading research on vascular diseases under the leadership of Professor Kevin Mani and Anders Wanhainen. The research spans from prevention and screening, translational research on the mechanisms behind vascular wall disease development, and the development of new medical treatments, to advanced surgical treatment. The research group combines clinical and epidemiological research methods with translational and basic scientific research.\nJob Responsibilities\nWe are now seeking a qualified and motivated doctoral student to join the new research school for biomedical analysts for excellence (BioLabX) with a focus on future educators in health and medical care. The doctoral student will work on a project focused on the treatment and understanding of the mechanisms behind abdominal aortic aneurysm. The current project is translational and is conducted in close collaboration with Professor Dick W\u00e5gs\u00e4ter's research group in vascular biology. Methods used include animal models of vascular disease, cell cultures from both mice and humans, immunostaining of tissue, and molecular biological methods and genetic analyses.\nThe project will primarily focus on further deepening the understanding of some of the new mechanisms the research group has discovered. The project will combine work with methods in biomedical laboratory science, immune cell analysis, in vitro and in vivo work, as well as work with large datasets from proteomics and RNA sequencing data.\nThe applicant is further expected to actively participate in teaching and mentoring of students corresponding to a maximum of 20% of full-time work.\nQualification Requirements\nEligible for admission to doctoral-level education is someone who has completed a degree at the advanced level, fulfilled course requirements of at least 240 university credits, of which at least 60 university credits at the advanced level, or who has otherwise acquired substantially equivalent knowledge domestically or abroad.\nFor this position, it is required that you have a 3-year basic degree in biomedical analyst education and master's-level education corresponding to 60 university credits at the advanced level in a relevant field (biomedical laboratory science, medicine, biomedicine, pharmacy, medical science, or equivalent).\nWe are looking for a motivated candidate with an interest in biomedical laboratory science, immunometabolism, and physiology. Great emphasis will be placed on personal skills such as communication and collaboration abilities. Applicants must have good knowledge of English and Swedish in speech and writing. You are expected to be able to work independently but also collaborate with other group members. Applicants should have experience with basic methods in biomedical laboratory science, physiology, and immunology such as sample handling and collection, immune cell isolation, bioinformatics, microscopy, cell culture, histology, and cell and molecular biological methods.\nMeritorious\/Desirable Qualifications\nDocumented work with laboratory animals is meritorious. Experience with bioinformatics, large datasets (e.g., RNAseq or proteomics), various imaging methods, as well as documented teaching experience is desirable but not required. Great emphasis is placed on personal suitability.\nThe application should include a brief description of research interests and relevant experience, CV, copies of degree certificates and any translations of such. If available, also send recommendation letters or contact information for previous research supervisors.\nThe doctoral student position consists mainly of doctoral-level education and, to a lesser extent, teaching or administrative work. In order to be admitted to doctoral-level education, it is of crucial importance that the person possesses good ability to master both theoretical and practical elements.\nAbout the Position\nThe position is fixed-term, according to the Higher Education Ordinance 5 ch \u00a7 7. Full-time. Start date November 1, 2026, or by agreement. Location: Uppsala\nRegulations for doctoral students can be found in the Higher Education Ordinance 5 ch \u00a7\u00a7 1-7 and in the university's rules and guidelines.\nInformation about the position is provided by: Professor Kevin Mani, kevin.mani@uu.se\nWelcome to submit your application by September 10, 2026, UFV-PA 2026\/2469.\nUppsala University is a broad research university with a strong international position. The ultimate goal is to conduct education and research of the highest quality and relevance to make a difference in society. Our most important asset is all 7,500 employees and 53,000 students who, with curiosity and commitment, make Uppsala University one of the country's most exciting workplaces.\nRead more about our benefits and what it's like to work at Uppsala University\nhttps:\/\/uu.se\/om-uu\/jobba-hos-oss\/\nThe position may be subject to security clearance. Security clearance is a prerequisite for employment; the applicant must be approved.\nWe decline offers of recruitment and advertising assistance.\nApplications are received through Uppsala University's recruitment system.\nTrade union representatives: Saco-S - saco-s@uu.se, Seko - seko@uadm.uu.se, ST (OFR\/S) - ofr@uu.se","language":"sv","is_translated":true,"title_original":"Doktorand i vaskul\u00e4rbiologi","description_original":"Doktorand i vaskul\u00e4rbiologi\nInstitutionen f\u00f6r kirurgiska vetenskaper (IKV) tillh\u00f6r Vetenskapsomr\u00e5det f\u00f6r medicin och farmaci vid Uppsala universitet och har ca 160 anst\u00e4llda och runt 230 registrerade doktorander, av vilka flertalet \u00e4r kliniskt verksamma l\u00e4kare och sjuksk\u00f6terskor. Vid institutionen bedrivs forskning och undervisning p\u00e5 grundniv\u00e5, avancerad niv\u00e5 och forskarniv\u00e5. Forskningen bedrivs i forskargrupper organiserade utifr\u00e5n framf\u00f6rallt kirurgiska specialiteter och n\u00e4rliggande medicinska \u00e4mnen. Undervisningen sker bl.a. inom l\u00e4kar-, sjuksk\u00f6terske-, r\u00f6ntgensjuksk\u00f6terske- och specialistsjuksk\u00f6terskeprogrammen. Vid institutionen finns ocks\u00e5 ett antal forskningsinfrastrukturer.\nDen k\u00e4rlkirurgiska forskargruppen i Uppsala bedriver bred och internationellt ledande forskning inom k\u00e4rlsjukdomar under ledning av professor Kevin Mani och Anders Wanhainen. Forskningen sp\u00e4nner fr\u00e5n prevention och screening, translationell forskning om mekanismer bakom sjukdomsuppkomst i k\u00e4rlv\u00e4ggen och utveckling av nya medicinska behandlingar, till avancerad kirurgisk behandling. Forskargruppen kombinerar kliniska och epidemiologiska forskningsmetoder med translationell och grundvetenskaplig forskning.\nArbetsuppgifter\nVi s\u00f6ker nu en kvalificerad och motiverad doktorand som ska ing\u00e5 i den nya forskarskolan biomedicinska analytiker f\u00f6r excellens (BioLabX) med fokus p\u00e5 framtida l\u00e4rare inom h\u00e4lso- och sjukv\u00e5rd. Doktoranden kommer att arbeta inom ett projekt med inriktning mot behandling och f\u00f6rst\u00e5else av mekanismer bakom bukaortaaneurysm. Det aktuella projektet \u00e4r translationellt och genomf\u00f6rs i n\u00e4ra samarbete med professor Dick W\u00e5gs\u00e4ters forskargrupp inom vaskul\u00e4rbiologi. Metoder som anv\u00e4nds \u00e4r djurmodeller av k\u00e4rlsjukdom, odling av celler fr\u00e5n b\u00e5de mus och m\u00e4nniska, immunf\u00e4rgning av v\u00e4vnad samt molekyl\u00e4rbiologiska metoder och genetiska analyser.\nProjektet kommer prim\u00e4rt att fokusera p\u00e5 att vidare f\u00f6rdjupa f\u00f6rst\u00e5elsen i n\u00e5gra av de nya mekanismer som forskargruppen har uppt\u00e4ckt. Projektet kommer att kombinera arbete med metoder inom biomedicinsk laboratorievetenskap, immuncellsanalys, in vitro- och in vivo-arbete, samt arbete med st\u00f6rre informationsm\u00e4ngder fr\u00e5n proteomik- och RNA-sekvenseringsdata.\nDen s\u00f6kande f\u00f6rv\u00e4ntas vidare att aktivt delta i undervisning och handledning av studenter motsvarande maximalt 20% av heltid.\nKvalifikationskrav\nBeh\u00f6rig till antagning till utbildning p\u00e5 forskarniv\u00e5 \u00e4r den som har avlagt examen p\u00e5 avancerad niv\u00e5, fullgjort kursfordringar om minst 240 h\u00f6gskolepo\u00e4ng, varav minst 60 h\u00f6gskolepo\u00e4ng p\u00e5 avancerad niv\u00e5, eller p\u00e5 annat s\u00e4tt f\u00f6rv\u00e4rvat i huvudsak likv\u00e4rdiga kunskaper inom eller utanf\u00f6r landet.\nF\u00f6r den h\u00e4r tj\u00e4nsten kr\u00e4vs det att du har en\u00a03-\u00e5rig grundexamen fr\u00e5n biomedicinsk analytikerutbildning och magisterutbildning motsvarande 60 h\u00f6gskolepo\u00e4ng p\u00e5 avancerad niv\u00e5 i relevant omr\u00e5de (biomedicinsk laboratorievetenskap, medicin, biomedicin, farmaci, medicinsk vetenskap eller motsvarande).\u00a0\nVi letar efter en motiverad kandidat med ett intresse f\u00f6r biomedicinsk laboratorievetenskap, immunometabolism och fysiologi. Stor vikt kommer l\u00e4ggas vid personliga f\u00e4rdigheter s\u00e5som kommunikations- och samarbetsf\u00e4rdigheter. S\u00f6kande m\u00e5ste ha goda kunskaper i engelska och svenska i tal och skrift. Du f\u00f6rv\u00e4ntas att kunna arbeta sj\u00e4lvst\u00e4ndigt men ocks\u00e5 kunna samarbeta med \u00f6vriga gruppmedlemmar. S\u00f6kande ska ha erfarenhet av grundl\u00e4ggande metoder inom biomedicinsk laboratorievetenskap, fysiologi och immunologi s\u00e5som provhantering och provtagning, immuncellsisolering, bioinformatik, mikroskopi, cellodling, histologi, samt cell- och molekyl\u00e4rbiologiska metoder.\nMeriterande\/\u00f6nskv\u00e4rt i \u00f6vrigt\nDokumenterat arbete med f\u00f6rs\u00f6ksdjur \u00e4r meriterande. Erfarenhet fr\u00e5n arbete med bioinformatik, st\u00f6rre dataset (t.ex. RNAseq eller proteomik) samt olika imagingmetoder liksom dokumenterad erfarenhet av undervisning \u00e4r \u00f6nskv\u00e4rt men inte ett krav. Stor vikt l\u00e4ggs vid personlig l\u00e4mplighet.\nAns\u00f6kan b\u00f6r inneh\u00e5lla en kort beskrivning av forskningsintresse och relevant erfarenhet, CV, kopior av examensbevis och eventuella \u00f6vers\u00e4ttningar av s\u00e5dana. Om det finns tillg\u00e4ngligt, skicka \u00e4ven med rekommendationsbrev eller kontaktinformation till tidigare forskningshandledare.\nDoktorandanst\u00e4llningen innefattar i huvudsak utbildning p\u00e5 forskarniv\u00e5 och till mindre del undervisning eller administrativt arbete. F\u00f6r att antas till utbildning p\u00e5 forskarniv\u00e5 \u00e4r det av avg\u00f6rande betydelse att vederb\u00f6rande besitter god f\u00f6rm\u00e5ga att tillgodog\u00f6ra sig teoretiska samt praktiska moment.\u00a0\nOm anst\u00e4llningen\u00a0\nAnst\u00e4llningen \u00e4r tidsbegr\u00e4nsad, enligt HF 5 kap \u00a7 7. Omfattningen \u00e4r heltid. Tilltr\u00e4de 2026-11-01 eller enligt \u00f6verenskommelse. Placeringsort: Uppsala\nBest\u00e4mmelser f\u00f6r doktorander \u00e5terfinns i H\u00f6gskolef\u00f6rordningen 5 kap \u00a7\u00a7 1-7 samt i\u00a0universitetets regler och riktlinjer.\nUpplysningar om anst\u00e4llningen l\u00e4mnas av: Professor Kevin Mani, kevin.mani@uu.se\nV\u00e4lkommen med din ans\u00f6kan senast den 10 september 2026, UFV-PA 2026\/2469.\u00a0\nUppsala universitet \u00e4r ett brett forskningsuniversitet med stark internationell st\u00e4llning. Det yttersta m\u00e5let \u00e4r att bedriva utbildning och forskning av h\u00f6gsta kvalitet och relevans f\u00f6r att g\u00f6ra skillnad i samh\u00e4llet. V\u00e5r viktigaste tillg\u00e5ng \u00e4r alla 7 500 anst\u00e4llda och 53 000 studenter som med nyfikenhet och engagemang g\u00f6r Uppsala universitet till en av landets mest sp\u00e4nnande arbetsplatser.\nL\u00e4s mer om v\u00e5ra f\u00f6rm\u00e5ner och hur det \u00e4r att jobba inom Uppsala universitet\nhttps:\/\/uu.se\/om-uu\/jobba-hos-oss\/\nAnst\u00e4llningen kan komma att s\u00e4kerhetspr\u00f6vas. 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