PhD Student in Biomedicine

The University of Skövde is an expansive university that offers traditional and unique educational programs within a number of different areas. The School of Life Sciences is looking for a PhD Student in Biomedicine Ref No.HS 2010/227-42 A PhD position is available to study molecular and functional significance of candidate cancer-related genes at the School of Life Sciences-Biomedicine, University of Skövde, in collaboration with the Department of Clinical Genetics, University of Gothenburg University, Sweden.The position is within the research team working on cancer-oriented projects at the Universities of Skövde and Gothenburg.The project is based on earlier studies using an experimental model for endometrial carcinogenesis that has been used for identification of novel cancer-related genes by our research group.The goal is to functionally characterize genes identified in this model in both in vitro and in vivo systems and to examine potential prognostic and diagnostic values of these biomarkers in tumor samples.To be qualified to apply for the position you should have a Masters Degree in the fields of Biomedicine or equivalent competence. The applicants will be ranked taking the following aspects into especial consideration: *Knowledge about cancer and cancer genetics *Familiarity with common molecular techniques for DNA, RNA and protein analysis and interest to learn more advanced such techniques *Experience with cell culture and related techniques and experience of gene transfection *Familiarity with computer science, statistics and bioinformatics and/or special interest to carry out the required education, since large amounts of data will be generated and analyzed within the projects *Experience in experimental design, experimental performance and data analysis *Good ability to benefit from doctoral studies *Experience in writing and presenting scientific reports *Good ability to cooperate and to work independently and *Proficiency in written and verbal English. Solely an applicant who is admitted to or is under admission to doctoral studies may be employed as a PhD Student.Employment as PhD Student may take place under the condition that the applicant is admitted as a research student at a University.For admission as research student the applicant?s ability to benefit from doctoral studies will be assessed.The employment is time-limited to a maximum of five years and is a full-time position.Work assignments consist to 80 % of PhD studies and to 20 % of departmental work at the School of Life Sciences at the University of Skövde.Salary according to existing agreement. The University of Skövde is striving towards ethnical and cultural diversity and equal gender distribution within all employment categories.As the majority of the PhD Students in Biomedicine are women the University especially welcomes men to apply for the position.The application should include a brief description of previous research activities, present research interests, publications, and CV (including diplomas of degree certificates, academic records, and other relevant documents).The application, marked with Reference No.