PhD Position in NeurologyLund University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Clinical Sciences, MalmöLund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 45 000 students and more than 8 000 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition. Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We regard gender equality and diversity as a strength and an asset. Description of the workplace Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia. Genetic risk factors for Alzheimer's disease have been identified both in large GWAS studies and in studies of families with a strong hereditary predisposition for the disease. The aim of this project is to contribute to a better understanding of the mechanisms through which various genetic variants influence the risk of Alzheimer's disease. The doctoral student will conduct research under the supervision of Associate Professor Niklas Mattsson-Carlgren, Professor Oskar Hansson, and Assistant Associate Professor Jacob Vogel. We are committed to creating a positive, respectful and stimulating environment. We value communication and collaboration, and we strive for a workplace that promotes learning and development of all employees. We are also committed to building a safe and positive environment for all employees through mutual respect and toleration. We offer Project description and work duties The project will also involve integrative omics analyses, where genetic data from large relevant cohorts are analyzed together with other high-dimensional data types, such as proteomics, metabolomics, and quantitative neuropathology. The research will primarily consist of genetic/statistical analyses, writing scientific articles, and presenting results at national and international conferences. The majority of the research is conducted in collaboration with other members of the group. Other tasks within the research group may become relevant. Qualifications
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Eligibility Basis of assessment Type of employment How to apply The Faculty of Medicine is a part of Lund University, and is responsible for education and research within medicine and healthcare. Our academic programs are closely linked with the healthcare system and are firmly anchored in the faculty’s strong research tradition. Our research spans a broad field within experimental preclinical research, near-patient clinical research and health sciences research. The Faculty of Medicine, with its 1,800 employees and 2,700 students in Lund and Malmö, is a knowledge-intensive meeting place for students, teachers and researchers from all over the world. The Department of Clinical Sciences, Malmö is one of the six departments at the Faculty of Medicine, Lund University. We have a strong focus on clinical and epidemiological research and also conduct an extensive preclinical laboratory research. We kindly decline all sales and marketing contacts.
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