in cardiac arrhythmia
of Health and Medical Sciences, Dept. of Biomedical Sciences, University of
Copenhagen
A 3-year PhD scholarship is available at the Department of Biomedical Sciences,
Section of Heart and Circulatory research with starting date August 1, 2016.
The PhD project will be carried out in the Ion Channel Group under supervision
by associate prof. Bo Hjorth Bentzen and Nicole Schmitt. The main focus of the
study is to investigate epigenetic changes in atrial fibrillation.
Desired qualifications within at least some of the following areas:
- Large
animal models of cardiac disease - Epigenetics
- Molecular
biology (whole-exome sequencing data analysis, Sanger sequencing, in
situ hybridization, cell cultures, and quantitative RT-PCR) - Cardiac
arrhythmia
offer stimulating working conditions in an international research environment and
close collaboration with other academic environments as well as with
private companies.
Motivated candidates are encouraged to apply. The candidate must hold a
relevant Master degree or its equivalent.
Terms of employment
The successful PhD candidates will be offered full-time positions for a period
of three years, contingent on a satisfactory performance, with the specific
intent that it results in a PhD degree and scientific publications. It is a
prerequisite for the appointment as a PhD fellow, that the person concerned can
be registered as a PhD fellow according to the Ministry of Science, Technology
and Innovation Executive Order no 18 of 14. January 2008. Information about the
PhD programs at the Faculty of Health Science can be found at healthscience.ku.dk/phd/.
Salary and other terms and conditions of appointment are set in accordance with
the Agreement between the Ministry of Finance and AC (Danish Confederation of
Professional Associations) or other relevant professional organization.
Further inquiries about the positions can be obtained by contacting: Associate
professor Bo Hjorth Bentzen bobe@sund.ku.dk +45 35330797
Applications must be written in English and include (i) a motivation for the
application (up to 1 A4 page), (ii) curriculum vitae, (iii) list of
publications, (iv) a copy of MSc diploma and grade transcripts and (v) Other
information for consideration, e.g. recommendation letter.
Applications will be evaluated by an assessment committee. The main critera for
selection will be the research potential of the applicant. In addition,
experience with the above mentioned methods will be an advantage.
Application Procedure
Apply by clicking “Apply online” below.
Deadline for application: June 15, 2016.
The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and
welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal
background
For more information about the ion channel group see: www.ionchannel.ku.dk
