Lund UniversityBox 117, 221 00
Lund, Sweden
Postgraduate Scholarship in biomedicine- Medical Structural Biology
Project title: Polyamine metabolism as a potential drug target of protozoan parasites. The project intends to lead to a PhD.
Job assignments The objective of the project is to acquire detailed functional and structural information of the polyamine biosynthetic enzymes from protozoan parasites causing tropical diseases, especially yhr malaria parasite Plasmodium falciparum. The polyamines constitute a group of cell components that are essential for growth and survival of many human pathogens and polyamine biosynthesis is a potential drug target. The proposed project includes work within areas like parasitology, molecular and structural biology, biochemistry and biophysics.
Eligibility/Entry Requirements Basic entry requirements for PhD studies are: a degree at advanced level, courses to an extent of at least 240 credits, of which at least 60 at advanced level, or corresponding proficiencies aquired in Sweden or elsewhere.
Desirable background for this position are basic knowledge in the disciplines of cell biology, biochemistry, physical chemistry and bioinformatics. Practical experience of work on protein purification, enzymology and protein crystallography work is meritorious.
Good skills in English- written and oral communication is an advantage. Desirable personal qualities are creativity, goal-oriented, ability to solve problems and think analytically and the ability to work both independently and in groups.
Basis of Assessment Regulations for employment as a postgraduate student can be found in the Swedish Statute Book (SFS 1998:80). Only those admitted to postgraduate studies can be appointed to such a position. When appointing applicants to such a position, first and foremost their ability to benefit from postgraduate studies must be taken into consideration. In addition to pursuing postgraduate studies, the doctoral student may also perform other duties, including research, teaching and administration, according to the specific regulations.
Additional Information Please see http://www.med.lu.se/english/education/postgraduate_studies
The special education assistance (15 500 SEK/month before taxes) will last fulltime maximum 24 months. After the admission the research student should be employed as a doctoral student at the latest when it remains two years education until they reach the PhD according to the individual study plan.
The student is expected to a limited extent (to a maximum of 10-15%) to participate in the institutions' teaching of basic and advanced levels.
The application must include a description of the applicant's qualifications and interests. It shall also include a CV, copies of relevant grades and the applicant's master thesis.
Last Day of Applying : 2010-11-18
Appointment Procedure
You can register your application electronically via 'Apply online'. If you are not able to apply electronically, please send your application to: Registrator, Lunds universitet, Box 117, 221 00 Lund, Sweden. Please state your application registration number when submitting documents by post.
Lund University promotes an equal opportunities code. We encourage both men and women to apply for this position.
Applications will be destroyed or returned (upon request) two years after the decision of employment has become final. Applications from the employed and from those who appeal the decision will not be returned. Unions at the University of Lund: OFR, SACO and SEKO
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