PhD student position in chemistry

PhD student position in chemistry with a focus on metabolomic and proteomic studies of brain malignancies.At the Department of Chemistry, Computational Life Science Cluster (CLiC), Biological Chemistry in collaboration with Departments of Neurosurgery and Oncology.The Department of Chemistry at Umeå University today has approximately 200 members and offers a stimulating environment with a commitment to excellence in teaching and research, and provides a valuable service to society.The department offers degrees at B.Sc., M.Sc.and Ph.D.levels, and our graduate- and postgraduate students are attractive for employment in both academic institutions and industry.Computational Life Science Cluster (CLiC) at Umeå University is part of an ongoing effort to further stimulate and advance computer based modelling, tools and strategies in experimental sciences.The PhD project is oriented towards the application of mass spectrometry (MS) based metabolomics and proteomics methods in a combination with Chemometric Bioinformatics: * to find biomarkers for tumour progression and therapeutic response in order to reveal new therapeutic options for brain malignancies. * to find biomarkers assessable in blood for early tumour detection, prognostication and prediction of treatment response for brain malignancies.This study is a part of an interdisciplinary project between Chemistry, Pathology, Neurosurgery, Oncology and UPSC at Umeå University, which focus on the metabolomics and proteomics targeting of three different tumour groups: brain, prostate and ovarial.The research group consists of clinicians and researchers specialized in the mentioned areas of cancer, together with research expertise in metabolomics, proteomics and chemometric bioinformatics.The recruitment procedure will follow the Higher Education Ordinance ("Högskoleförordningen" Chapters 5 and 7).Prerequisites include either i)240 ECTS credits (swe.Högskolepoäng) of higher education studies of which 60 should be on an advanced level (Master level) with focus on chemistry, or ii) 120 Swedish (old) credits (swe.Poäng; corresponding to 180 ECTS credits) of higher education studies if they were taken before July 1, 2007 or equivalent competence.Advanced course(s), or other experience in MS based metabolomics/proteomics, chemometrics and brain malignancies are of advantage, as well as evidence of proficiency in written and oral communication in English.The application should contain a CV, including academic grades and relevant documentation, and a personal letter of one A4 sheet describing yourself and your reasons for applying to this position.For more information, contact Ass.Prof.Applications will be discarded or, if the applicant so wishes, returned two years after the position has been filled.Documents sent electronically should be in MS Word or PDF format.