The Department is organized in 10 divisions: Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pediatrics, Pediatric Endocrinology, Pediatric Surgery, Neuropediatrics, Pediatric Oncology, Neonatology, Reproductive Endocrinology, Neuropsychiatry (KIND), Reproductive and Perinatal Health. The divisions have separate scientific profiles and vary in size and have several research groups, dealing with both basic and clinical science.

Do you want to contribute to top quality medical research?

To be a doctoral student means to devote oneself to a research project under supervision of experienced researchers and following an individual study plan. For a doctoral degree, the equivalent of four years of full-time doctoral education is required.

The research group
Our research is focused on the development of autonomic control with normal and paediatric patients as the target. Autonomic dysfunction in breathing and circulatory control often has its origin in neurodevelopment disorders. Thus, investigations how neural activity and stem cells form activity dependent networks during development is vital for the improvement of therapeutic interventions. At the Center for Molecular medicine, Bioclinicum, the Karolinska Campus & SciLifeLab facilities, the research groups have access to experimental laboratories; including animal facilities, physiological, neurophysiologic laboratories as well as single-cell library preparation & imaging core facilities. Equipment and resources vital for the project are available within the Herlenius research group, co-supervisor Deng’s core facility and through an established collaboration with sequencing facilities at SciLifeLab.

https://ki.se/en/kbh/development-of-autonomic-control

The doctoral student project and the duties of the doctoral student
A PhD position is available to study perinatal development and regulation of vital brainstem cardiorespiratory Central Pattern Generators. The overall focus of the project is to investigate the cellular and molecular mechanisms governing respiratory development and effects of inflammation and birth. The studies will employ rodent models as well as organoid culture, electrophysiology and molecular biology techniques including single cell-RNAseq.

What do we offer?
A creative and inspiring environment full of expertise and curiosity. Karolinska Institutet is one of the world's leading medical universities. Our vision is to pursue the development of knowledge about life and to promote a better health for all. At Karolinska Institutet, we conduct successful medical research and hold the largest range of medical education in Sweden. As a doctoral student you are offered an individual research project, a well-educated supervisor, a vast range of elective courses and the opportunity to work in a leading research group. Karolinska Institutet collaborates with prominent universities from all around the world, which ensures opportunities for international exchanges. You will be employed on a doctoral studentship which means that you receive a contractual salary. Employees also have access to our modern gym for free and receive reimbursements for medical care.

Eligibility requirements for doctoral education
In order to participate in the selection for a doctoral position, you must meet the following general (A) and specific (B) eligibility requirements at latest by the application deadline.

It is your responsibility to certify eligibility by following the instructions on the web page Entry requirements (eligibility) for doctoral education.

A) General eligibility requirement
You meet the general eligibility requirement for doctoral/third-cycle/PhD education if you:

  1. have been awarded a second-cycle/advanced/master qualification (i.e. master degree) or
  2. have satisfied the requirements for courses comprising at least 240 credits of which at least 60 credits were awarded in the advanced/second-cycle/master level, or
  3. have acquired substantially equivalent knowledge in some other way in Sweden or abroad.*

Follow the instructions on the web page Entry requirements (eligibility) for doctoral education.

*If you claim equivalent knowledge, follow the instructions on the web page Assessing equivalent knowledge for general eligibility for doctoral education.

B) Specific eligibility requirement

You meet the specific eligibility requirement for doctoral/third-cycle/PhD education if you:

- Show proficiency in English equivalent to the course English B/English 6 at Swedish upper secondary school.

Follow the instructions on the web page English language requirements for doctoral education.

Verification of your documents
Karolinska Institutet checks the authenticity of your documents. Karolinska Institutet reserves the right to revoke admission if supporting documents are discovered to be fraudulent. Submission of false documents is a violation of Swedish law and is considered grounds for legal action.

Skills and personal qualities
Highly talented and motivated individuals with either an M.Sc. degree or a qualification deemed equivalent are encouraged to apply. Experience with in vivo models, neural organotypic culture and single cell RNAseq is required. Experience with ex vivo models is preferred but not a requirement. Previous experience of manuscript writing and publication is an advantage.

The position will be based at the Center for Molecular Medicine, the Department of Women’s and Children’s Health, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to interact with and learn various scientific and technical skills from a dynamic team of researchers.

Terms and conditions
The doctoral student will be employed on a doctoral studentship maximum 4 years full-time.

Application process
Submit your application and supporting documents through the Varbi recruitment system. Use the button in the top right corner and follow the instructions.

Your application should contain the following documents:

- A personal letter and a curriculum vitae (Swedish or English)
- Degree projects and previous publications, if any (Swedish or English)
- Any other documentation showing the desirable skills and personal qualities described above (Swedish or English)
- Documents certifying your general eligibility (see A above)
- Documents certifying your specific eligibility (see B above)

Selection
A selection will be made among eligible applicants on the basis of the ability to benefit from doctoral education. The qualifications of the applicants will be evaluated on an overall basis.

Karolinska Institutet uses the following bases of assessment:

- Documented subject knowledge of relevance to the area of research
- Analytical skill
- Other documented knowledge or experience that may be relevant to doctoral studies in the subject.

 All applicants will be informed when the recruitment is completed.


https://ki.se/en/kbh/development-of-autonomic-control

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Type of employment PhD placement
Contract type Full time
First day of employment According to agreement
Salary Monthly salary
Reference number 2-5998/2019
Contact
  • Sabina Brinkley, HR officer, 08-517 734 29
  • Eric Herlenius, Professor/senior physician, Eric.Herlenius@ki.se
Union representative
  • Henry Wölling, SEKO, 08-524 840 80
  • Bodil Moberg , OFR, 08-524 836 01
  • John Inge Johnsen , SACO, 08-517 775 15
Published 29.Nov.2019
Last application date 09.Dec.2019 11:59 PM CET

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