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PhD student positions

Two PhD student positions in the subject of in the subject of Medical Science with an orientation towards Medical Biochemistry at the Department of Medical Biochemistry and Biophysics.

The Faculty of Medicine is one of four faculties of Umeå University. The faculty is an organization for education and research in the fields of medicine, dentistry and health care. It is comprised of 13 departments, 2 research centres and 12 academic programmes. Within the faculty there are approximately 3 000 undergraduate and 500 graduate students, and 1 000 employees including 500 teachers/ researchers.

Description of project: Signal transduction and biochemistry studies in the mammalian ovary.The mammalian ovary is a heterogenous organ consisting of follicles and corpora lutea at various stages of development. The main functions of the ovary are to produce fertilizable ova and steroidogenesis. Many pathological processes take place in the ovary, causing ovarian cancers and female infertility. Our research focuses on the identification of signals and molecules that contribute to the physiological and pathological changes of the ovary.

To qualify for the positions, a Bachelor university degree in biochemistry, cell biology, or molecular biology, typically with a minimum of 240 ECTS (or equivalent). Knowledge in signal transduction and mammalian ovaries including zygote development is also required. Knowledge in gene targeting techniques is required. Previous experience of working with transgenic mice is required.

Special eligibility
In order to be accepted to postgraduate education, it is required that the applicant has the following: Necessary knowledge from University higher education or corresponding education. Necessary English language skills, both in writing and in speaking

The application should include: (1) a cover letter, including a personal résumé and motivation for your application; (2) a CV including relevant academic degrees and former positions; (3) a list of your previous publications; (4) two reference names with contact details (phone numbers and e-mail addresses).

For further information please contact Dr. Kui Liu by e-mail: kui.liu@medchem.umu.se. Please also visit our web at
www.medchem.umu.se/index.php/research/
principal-investigators/84-kui-liu

Union information is available from SACO, +46-(0)90-786 53 65, SEKO civil, +46-(0)90-786 52 96 and ST, +46-(0)90-786 54 31.

The procedure for recruitment for the position is in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance (chapt. 12, 2 §) and the decision regarding the position cannot be appealed. The applications will be discarded or, if the applicant wishes, returned two years after the position has been filled.

Your complete application in one pdf, marked with reference number 313-1020-09, should be sent to jobb@umu.se or to the Registrar, Umeå University, SE-901 87 Umeå, Sweden to arrive November 30, 2009 at the latest.

We look forward to receiving your application!