PhD studies on the integration of cellular signalling and metabolism

Information about the research
You will work in a highly dynamic research environment at the interface between biology and mathematics to address central problems of cellular regulations. Mathematical modelling and biological experiments will be closely integrated in most of the work. Experimental research will employ a diverse set of analytical methods in molecular biology and biochemistry as well as bioimaging. Dynamic mathematical models will be employed to rationalise data and generate hypotheses for experimental testing. The main aim of the project is to adress key questions in an underexplored field of cell biology, i.e. the integration of central metabolism with cell regulation via signal transduction pathways. The project will offer you training in a wide range of front-line experimental methods and mathematical modelling. Together with the course programme at the bioscience research school this training will furnsih you for a range of academic as well private and public sector carrier opportunities.

Major responsibilities
You will perform the experimental studies within the project and collaborate with mathematicians on the modelling parts. You will be responsible for driving this collaboration.
Duties as teaching assistant may occur at a smaller scale. PhD studies include a course programme of 60 points.

Position summary
Full-time temporary employment. The position is limited to a maximum of five years.

Qualifications
Master in biochemistry, molecular biology, biotechnology, systems biology  or similar; experience with different analytical techniques in molecular biology or cell biology. Previous work with yeast as experimental organism as well as an interest or experience in mathematical modelling would be complementary merits.

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Application procedure
The application should be marked with Ref 20170187 and written in English. The application should be sent electronically and be attached as pdf-files, as below:

CV: (Please name the document: CV, Family name, Ref. number)
• CV
• Other, for example previous employments or leadership qualifications and positions of trust.
• Two references that we can contact.

Personal letter: (Please name the document as: Personal letter, Family name, Ref. number) 
• 1-3 pages where you introduce yourself and present your qualifications.
• Previous research fields and main research results.
• Future goals and research focus. Are there any specific projects and research issues you are primarily interested in?

Other documents:
• Copies of bachelor and/or master’s thesis.
• Attested copies and transcripts of completed education, grades and other certificates, eg. TOEFL test results.

Please use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form. The files may be compressed (zipped).

Application deadline: 8 May

For questions, please contact:
Prof. Stefan Hohmann, Systems and Synthetic Biology, Biology and Biological Engineering, stefan.hohmann@chalmers.se, +46 (0) 31 360 84 88


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