Sweden : PhD position in Medical science, Research field Biomedical Radiation Sciences

Uppsala University hereby declares the following positions to be open for application:

PhD position in Medical science, Research field Biomedical Radiation Sciences

at the Department of Radiology, Oncology and Radiation Sciences.

Scientific programs at Biomedical Radiation Sciences are dedicated to preclinical and translational research of radionuclide diagnostic and therapy with main focus of oncology applications. Information about the department and our research groups can be found on our web site http://www.bms.uu.se /.

The PhD position is placed in the research group that is focused on developing imaging probes for diagnostics of cancer. The focus will be put on radiolabeling of a new class of tumor-targeting proteins, affibody molecules. The goal of the project is to investigate influence of different labeling techniques on pharmacokinetics of affibody molecules and, in this way, on specificity and sensitivity of radionuclide molecular imaging. The holder of a PhD-student position shall primarily devote her/his time to own research studies. Other departmental work, such as educational or administrative can be part of the position (max 20 %).

We are looking for the person who can perform project independently, but has a “team” attitude. At different stages of the project, studies will include radiochemistry, radioanalytical and in vitro assays, and in vivo studies. The research area is multidisciplinary and the applicant should be prepared to learn adjacent areas such as radiology, radiophysics, radiobiology, radiochemistry, radiopharmacy. The applicant should have degree of Bachelor of Science in Radiology, Biomedicine or Medical Sciences, and degree of Magister in Medical Nuclide Techniques or equivalent. At least half a year of laboratory experience in a research project is a requirement.
Strong merits would be experience in laboratory practice, cultivation of human cancer cell lines, and independent work with radioactive substances, including labeling chemistry. Very strong merit would be experience in labeling of scaffold proteins with indium-111 and/or technetium-99m and characterization of labeled compounds.

The applicant must be eligible for PhD studies. Priority is given to those who are deemed to show the greatest aptitude for a successful completion of graduate studies.

The rules governing this process can be found in Higher Education Ordinance (Högskoleförordningen) 5 kap §§ 1-7.

Local guidelines at Uppsala University determine the salary. For more information look http://www.medfarm.uu.se/forskarutbildning/index.html.

The application shall consist of CV, copies of examina certificates and list of courses including the grades obtained, a copy of the Master thesis (or a draft thereof), short description of research interests, as well as names of two persons that can be used as reference.

More information can be obtained from Vladimir Tolmachev at Uppsala University, tel. +46-18-471 3829, vladimir.tolmachev@bms.uu.se Union representatives are Anders Grundström, SACO-rådet, tel. 018-471 5380 och Carin Söderhäll, TCO/ST, tel. 018-471 1996 och Stefan Djurström, SEKO, tel. 018-471 3315.

You are welcome to submit your application no later than 6 March, 2012, UFV-PA 2012/363. Use the link below to access the application form

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Application Deadline : 6 March 2012

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