Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics,
Stockholm University is offering a PhD research position for international
applicants. PhD position is awarded to a maximum of four years which covers
economic support. No tuition fee is charged. The applicant is selected on the
basis of merit. The online application should be submitted by September 10,
2013.
Stockholm University is offering a PhD research position for international
applicants. PhD position is awarded to a maximum of four years which covers
economic support. No tuition fee is charged. The applicant is selected on the
basis of merit. The online application should be submitted by September 10,
2013.
Study Subject(s): The
position is available in biophysics at Stockholm University in Sweden.
Course Level: This position is open for pursuing PhD degree level at
Stockholm University in Sweden.
Scholarship Provider: Stockholm University
Scholarship can be taken at: Sweden
position is available in biophysics at Stockholm University in Sweden.
Course Level: This position is open for pursuing PhD degree level at
Stockholm University in Sweden.
Scholarship Provider: Stockholm University
Scholarship can be taken at: Sweden
Eligibility: To be
accepted as a PhD student, credits corresponding to four years of full-time
studies at the undergraduate level are required, including credits
corresponding to at least two years of full time studies in chemistry, life
sciences or physics, depending on the program. The credits should include
courses at the advanced level (second cycle) corresponding to one year and of
this one semester should be a degree thesis. In order to facilitate the
evaluation of merits and suitability for the PhD studies the curriculum vitae
(CV) should contain information about the extent and focus of the academic
studies. The quantity (as part of an academic year) and the quality mark of
courses in chemistry and physics are of particular interest. The title, number
of credits and the length in full-time months of undergraduate thesis and
project work should be specified.
accepted as a PhD student, credits corresponding to four years of full-time
studies at the undergraduate level are required, including credits
corresponding to at least two years of full time studies in chemistry, life
sciences or physics, depending on the program. The credits should include
courses at the advanced level (second cycle) corresponding to one year and of
this one semester should be a degree thesis. In order to facilitate the
evaluation of merits and suitability for the PhD studies the curriculum vitae
(CV) should contain information about the extent and focus of the academic
studies. The quantity (as part of an academic year) and the quality mark of
courses in chemistry and physics are of particular interest. The title, number
of credits and the length in full-time months of undergraduate thesis and
project work should be specified.
Scholarship Open for Students of Following
Countries: The PhD positions are open for international
students.
Countries: The PhD positions are open for international
students.
Scholarship Description: Electrophysiology & Modeling of Ligand-gated Ion Channels Membrane
proteins are critical for signaling and transport across membranes, but these
processes cannot be accomplished with static structures. To fulfill their
functions, channels, transporters, and other membrane proteins undergo
transient conformation changes; by their very nature these are quite hard
to capture either experimentally or in models. Our lab uses combinations of
experimental techniques (in particular Electrophysiology, where we measure
currents through ion channels) combined with state-of-the-art Bioinformatics
and Molecular simulation to investigate how ion channels work and how this
function is explained from different structures and conformational motions.
proteins are critical for signaling and transport across membranes, but these
processes cannot be accomplished with static structures. To fulfill their
functions, channels, transporters, and other membrane proteins undergo
transient conformation changes; by their very nature these are quite hard
to capture either experimentally or in models. Our lab uses combinations of
experimental techniques (in particular Electrophysiology, where we measure
currents through ion channels) combined with state-of-the-art Bioinformatics
and Molecular simulation to investigate how ion channels work and how this
function is explained from different structures and conformational motions.
We are particularly interested in ligand-gated
channels that open or close in response to small molecules binding in our nerve
system and brain, and how these are affected by secondary molecules such as
alcohols or anesthetics through allosteric modulation. This is exceptionally
important to understand ion channels – and thus our nerve system – on a
molecular level, and it also has a wide range of applications in anesthetics
and many diseases. The successful candidate will use biochemistry/physics
methods such as molecular biology, microscopy and Electrophysiology, where a
background in biochemistry or biophysics would be suitable, and/or
Bioinformatics and molecular simulation where a strong background in
theoretical biophysics is important. The ideal candidate would have experience
from both fields, and will work in a large team of both experimental and
computational researchers. The Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics is
mainly located with the other Departments of Chemistry and Life Sciences in the
Arrhenius Laboratories for Natural Sciences, which are situated in the northern
part of the University Campus at Frescati. Presently around 190 people are
working at the Department of which 85 are PhD students engaged in
internationally highly recognized research covering a broad range of subjects.
The Department is also deeply involved in teaching, with courses at all
undergraduate levels, including a wide range of Master courses. A close link
between the undergraduate program and the research projects has since long been
a tradition and a trademark of the Department. Three centers are linked to the
Department: Stockholm Center for Biomembrane Research, Science for Life
Laboratory and Stockholm Bioinformatics Centre. The present project will be
placed at the Science for Life Laboratory.
channels that open or close in response to small molecules binding in our nerve
system and brain, and how these are affected by secondary molecules such as
alcohols or anesthetics through allosteric modulation. This is exceptionally
important to understand ion channels – and thus our nerve system – on a
molecular level, and it also has a wide range of applications in anesthetics
and many diseases. The successful candidate will use biochemistry/physics
methods such as molecular biology, microscopy and Electrophysiology, where a
background in biochemistry or biophysics would be suitable, and/or
Bioinformatics and molecular simulation where a strong background in
theoretical biophysics is important. The ideal candidate would have experience
from both fields, and will work in a large team of both experimental and
computational researchers. The Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics is
mainly located with the other Departments of Chemistry and Life Sciences in the
Arrhenius Laboratories for Natural Sciences, which are situated in the northern
part of the University Campus at Frescati. Presently around 190 people are
working at the Department of which 85 are PhD students engaged in
internationally highly recognized research covering a broad range of subjects.
The Department is also deeply involved in teaching, with courses at all
undergraduate levels, including a wide range of Master courses. A close link
between the undergraduate program and the research projects has since long been
a tradition and a trademark of the Department. Three centers are linked to the
Department: Stockholm Center for Biomembrane Research, Science for Life
Laboratory and Stockholm Bioinformatics Centre. The present project will be
placed at the Science for Life Laboratory.
Duration of award (s): The duration of the PhD position is maximum four years.
What does it cover? Economic support is guaranteed during the agreed time in the individual
study syllabus (study plan) for the PhD studies. The department may request
that the graduate student takes part in teaching or other departmental work in
an activity additional to the graduate studies for up to 20% of the full work
time. The PhD positions are open for international students on equal terms. No
tuition fee is charged.
study syllabus (study plan) for the PhD studies. The department may request
that the graduate student takes part in teaching or other departmental work in
an activity additional to the graduate studies for up to 20% of the full work
time. The PhD positions are open for international students on equal terms. No
tuition fee is charged.
Selection Criteria: The selection among applicants will be based on the assessment of their
capacity to successfully complete the PhD program. In practical terms, this
means that the study merits will be the main selection criterion. The local
study merits, such as passed advanced courses or project work in the
department, will be given a relatively high weight. Equal opportunity aspects
between men and women will be given a certain weight.
capacity to successfully complete the PhD program. In practical terms, this
means that the study merits will be the main selection criterion. The local
study merits, such as passed advanced courses or project work in the
department, will be given a relatively high weight. Equal opportunity aspects
between men and women will be given a certain weight.
How to Apply: The mode
of applying is online.
of applying is online.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The deadline for applications is September 10, 2013.
