Research at the Department of Molecular Biosciences, The Wenner-Gren Institute (MBW) experimentally addresses fundamental problems in molecular cell biology, integrative biology, and infection and immunobiology. State-of-the art and advanced methodologies are applied in a professional research environment characterized by its well-established international profile. The institute has 30 research groups with a research staff of 180, of which 65 are PhD students.
More information about us, please visit: the Department of Molecular Biosciences, The Wenner-Gren Institute.
The doctoral student’s thesis work will be carried out within the subject area of molecular biosciences and will be affiliated with the research group led by professor Kristina Jonas. The research group focuses on uncovering the molecular mechanisms that regulate bacterial growth and cell division under changing environmental conditions. The project aims to elucidate the molecular mechanisms underlying multicellular behaviors in bacteria, such as biofilm formation and interbacterial communication. The work combines approaches in genetics and genomics, bioinformatics, and bacterial cell biology. The project also includes aspects of environmental microbiology, for example the isolation and characterization of novel bacterial strains. See also jonaslab.org for further information about the research group. The thesis work will be conducted within the framework of this project.
In order to be admitted to postgraduate education, the applicant must have the general and specific entry requirements. The qualification requirements must be met by the deadline for applications.
You meet general entry requirements if you have completed a second-cycle degree, or completed courses equivalent to at least 240 higher education credits, of which 60 credits must be in the second cycle, or have otherwise acquired equivalent knowledge in Sweden or elsewhere.
Specific entry requirements are described in General syllabus for doctoral studies in Molecular Biosciences.
The selection among the eligible candidates will be based on their capacity to benefit from the training. The following criteria will be used to assess this capacity:
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documented knowledge in a relevant field of research
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experience in experimental microbiology research and / or the analysis of large-scale genomics data
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capacity for analytical and creative thinking
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initiative
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independence
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ability to collaborat
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written and oral proficiency in English
Admission Regulations for Doctoral Studies at Stockholm University.
We offer a fixed-term employment as a doctoral student according to Chapter 5 of the Higher Education Ordinance (1993:100). The period of employment may not be longer than what corresponds to full-time doctoral education for four years. As a doctoral student, you should primarily devote yourself to your own doctoral education, but the employment may include work with education, research and administration to a limited extent (maximum 20 %).
A new employment as a doctoral student is for a maximum of one year, the employment is then renewed for a maximum of two years at a time.
Stockholm University strives to be a workplace free from discrimination and with equal opportunities for all.
For more information, please contact Professor Kristina Jonas, phone: +46 8 16 25 80, [email protected].
Apply for the PhD student position at Stockholm University's recruitment system. Attach a personal letter and CV as well as the attachments requested in the application form. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the job advertisement, and that it is submitted before the deadline.
The instructions for applicants are available at: How to apply for a position.
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