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This position will be located at the Division of Biomedical Engineering, within the Nanobiotechnology and Lab-on-a-chip research area further described here: The research in the Nanobiotechnology and Lab-on-a-chip group
Soil-borne plant pathogens cause a large reduction of agricultural yields globally. Treatment, typically by fungicides, is commonly applied preventively or at infection symptoms, but it is difficult to detect detrimental fungi at an early stage to make combat efficient.
In this PhD project we want to develop microfluidic chips and AI-based image analysis to detect and identify soil borne fungal pathogens. These will be tested with sterile cultures, soil samples and experimental fields, and field studies. We also intend to study to what extent we can hear and affect the fungi with sound.
The project will be performed in close collaboration with researchers and PhD students at the Department of Biology within an ongoing collaboration described here: Research in Nanobiotechnology and Lab-on-a-chip
The main duties of doctoral students are to devote themselves to their research studies which includes participating in research projects and third cycle courses. The work duties can also include teaching and other departmental duties (no more than 20%)
The work duties include:
A person meets the general admission requirements for third-cycle courses and study programmes if the applicant:
A person meets the specific admission requirements for third cycle studies in Biomedical engineering if the applicant has:
Additional requirements:
Selection for third-cycle studies is based on the student’s potential to profit from such studies. The assessment of potential is made primarily on the basis of academic results from the first and second cycle. Special attention is paid to the following:
Knowledge and skills relevant to the thesis project and the subject of study.
An assessment of ability to work independently and to formulate and tackle research problems.
Written and oral communication skills.
Other experience relevant to the third-cycle studies, e.g. professional experience.
Other assessment criteria:
Consideration will also be given to good collaborative skills, drive and independence, and how the applicant, through experience and skills, is deemed to have the abilities necessary for successfully completing the third cycle programme.
Lund University is a public authority which means that employees get particular benefits, generous annual leave and an advantageous occupational pension scheme. Read more on the University website about being a Lund University employee Work at Lund University: Work at Lund University
Only those admitted to third cycle studies may be appointed to a doctoral studentship. Third cycle studies at LTH consist of full-time studies for 4 years. A doctoral studentship is a fixed-term employment of a maximum of 5 years (including 20% departmental duties). Doctoral studentships are regulated in the Higher Education Ordinance (1993:100), chapter 5, 1-7 §§.
Applications shall be written in English and include a cover letter stating the reasons why you are interested in the position and in what way the research project corresponds to your interests and educational background. The application must also contain a CV, degree certificate or equivalent, and other documents you wish to be considered (grade transcripts, contact information for your references, letters of recommendation, etc.).
We look forward to receiving your application!
Type of employment | Temporary position |
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First day of employment | As soon as possible, as agreed. |
Salary | Monthly salary |
Number of positions | 1 |
Full-time equivalent | 100 % |
City | Lund |
County | Skåne län |
Country | Sweden |
Reference number | PA2024/3452 |
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Published | 08.Nov.2024 |
Last application date | 29.Nov.2024 11:59 PM CET |