PhD student in cardovascular immunology

Description of the workplace
The Department of Clinical Sciences, Malmö (IKVM) is now announcing a vacancy for a position at the doctoral program and employment as a doctoral student within cardiovascular research and immunology. 

The position as a doctoral student is located at the research group Cardiovascular Research - Immune Regulation with operations located at the Clinical Research Centre (CRC), an inspiring scientific environment in Malmö's beautiful hospital area. The group's research is conducted in close collaboration with other researchers and research groups in experimental and clinical cardiovascular research and diabetes research.

We care about creating a positive, respectful, and stimulating environment. We value communication and collaboration and a workplace that promotes learning and development for all employees. We are also committed to building a safe and positive environment for all employees through mutual respect and tolerance.

Doctoral program subject
Medical science

Description of the project
The PhD student will study how immune cells affect atherosclerosis development through studies of animal models and human tissue. Through translational projects, the PhD student will investigate how checkpoint receptor inhibition used as a treatment in cancer affects the risk of cardiovascular disease. The duties include work with flow cytometry, immunohistochemistry, image analysis, gene expression analysis, tissue sampling, cell culture, statistics, data analysis, etc.

Work duties and responsibilities
The main tasks of a doctoral student are to devote themselves to their doctoral education and therefore you will be both admitted as a student and employed at Lund University.

The doctoral student will run research projects and be responsible for planning, executing and reporting the project in collaboration with supervisors. The doctoral student will also work with international partners and is expected to participate in international meetings and conferences. A limited amount of teaching at bachelor's or master's level may occur.

Qualifications

Basic eligibility for doctoral education is someone who has:

• completed a degree at advanced level
• completed course requirements of at least 240 credits, of which at least 60 credits at advanced level or in some other way within or outside the country acquired essentially equivalent knowledge.

The requirements for special eligibility are met by someone who has:

• at least 60 credits in the subject area of ​​medical science
• applicants must have knowledge equivalent to at least 3 years of upper secondary education in English.

Special requirements for the employment are:

• A requirement for the position is a good ability to express oneself orally and in writing in English.
• The applicant must have a second-cycle degree (master's or equivalent) in a relevant subject such as medicine, biomedicine or molecular biology.
• Previous experience in immunology, such as completed university course in immunology and documented practical skills from degree projects.
• Personal qualities required for the doctoral work such as initiative, writing ability, creativity and collaborative skills.

Meritorious for the position are:

• Previous knowledge and experience in atherosclerosis or immunotherapy in cancer.

Great importance will be placed on how the applicant, through their experience and competence, is assessed to have the ability needed to complete the doctoral program.

We offer
Lund University is a governmental authority, which means you get special benefits, generous holidays and a favorable occupational pension.

As a doctoral student at Lund University, you are both admitted as a student and an employee, which gives you several benefits. Read more about being admitted and employed at on the university's website. Read more about being employed with us on the university's website.

About the employment
The position is a fixed-term position for a total of four years, 100% with a start date of the 1st September 2025 or as agreed. The main rule is that employment at Lund University is conducted in Sweden, so you are expected to be able to perform your work on site in Malmö.

Provisions regarding employment as a doctoral student are found in the Higher Education Ordinance (1993:100), Chapter 5, Sections 1-7. Provisions regarding admission to doctoral studies are found in Chapter 6, Section 3, Higher Education Ordinance (1993:100). More information is available on the university's website.

Additional information
For doctoral students, there is a specific salary scale linked to each faculty and salary is set according to the current salary scale. Interviews will be conducted in mid-June. Please note that degree certificates from master's programmes are not required when applying for the position but are required to be admitted as a doctoral student.

How to apply
The position is sought via the university’s recruitment system. Applications must include a personal motivation letter, in which you describe how you meet the qualification requirements and why you are interested in the position. The application should also contain a diploma, CV or equivalent and anything else you wish to refer to (copies of grades, information for references, letters of recommendation, etc.).