Malmö University is an innovative, urban, and internationally-oriented academic institution that, thanks to its committed and experienced staff, contributes to societal development. Here, teachers, researchers, and other employees with various competencies work together to conduct high-quality education and research. All professional categories and roles are important. You are welcome to apply for a job with us!
Here you can learn more about what it’s like to work at Malmö University: Work with us
We are looking for
PhD student position within biomedical science with focus on physiological and skin barrier characteristics of persons with diabetes.
Work duties
Those appointed to doctoral studentships shall primarily devote themselves to their studies. Those appointed to doctoral studentships may, however, work to a limited extent with educational tasks, research, artistic research and administration, however, duties of this kind may not comprise more than 20 per cent of a full-time post (Chapter 5, Section 2 of the Higher Education Ordinance).
Qualifications
To be admitted to third-cycle studies, the applicant must meet the general and specific entry requirements of the subject in question. Moreover, the applicant must be deemed capable of assimilating the education.
General entry requirements for third-cycle courses and study programmes (HEO Chapter 7 Section 39) have those who:
- has been awarded a second-cycle qualification
- has satisfied the requirements for courses comprising at least 240 credits of which at least 60 credits were awarded in the second-cycle, or
- has acquired substantially equivalent knowledge in some other way in Sweden or abroad.
Specific entry requirements for third-cycle courses and study programmes have those who:
comprise at least 90 ECTS, of which 30 ECTS should be at second cycle level, in a subject which is of relevance for the research domain in question or which in some other way involve broadly equivalent knowledge.
Selection criteria
Selection among applicants who meet the general and specific entry requirements shall be made with regard to their capacity to assimilate the education (HEO Chapter 7 Section 41).
The preferred candidate has completed education in biomedical laboratory science with emphasis on clinical physiological diagnostic measurements as well as has expertise in executing higher education teaching within this area. Good communication skills in English (written and spoken) are necessary. Hands-on experience in the following techniques and topics is a merit: feet systolic ankle and toe pressure, and transcutaneous oxygen pressure determination by using, e.g., a Periflux 6000 Combined (Perimed AB, Stockholm, Sweden) instrument.
In addition to formal competence, University employees must possess the personal capacities necessary to perform the duties of the position well and to represent the University in the best possible way. The successful candidate should have the ability to work in a team and collaborate with people in complementary disciplines.
Faculty, Department and Research environment
The Department of Biomedical Science at Faculty of Health and Society (www.mau.se/bmv) offers programmes leading to a professional qualification as Prescriptionist and Biomedical laboratory scientist (both first cycle, 180 credits), and a Masters’ programme, Biomedical Surface Science (second cycle, 120 credits), as well as first and second cycle freestanding courses. The Department negotiates the multifaceted intersection between biology, chemistry, medicine, physics, and technology and the interdisciplinary approach to research and education aims to further develop the theoretical and practical understanding of the complex subject matter. Drawing on the balance between basic and applied research, the Department has been successful in attracting funding from regional, national, and international research funding bodies. In addition, in the pursuit of possible applications, several industry funded contract research projects are currently running at the Department.
The research at the Department is also linked to our research center “Biofilms – Research Center for Biointerfaces” (www.mau.se/brcb), which combines biomedical science with clinical and translational research in medical, dental, food and environmental application areas in close collaboration with regional industry.
Further information
Assoc. Prof. Petri Gudmundsson +46 (0) 736490745, petri.gudmundsson@mau.se
For general questions regarding employment at Malmö university, contact HR-specialist Heidi Francke (HR-specialist), heidi.francke@mau.se
In our recruitment work, Malmö University has taken a stand regarding recruitment channels and marketing. We therefore decline all offers of advertising and recruitment assistance in connection with this advertisement.
You can read more about the benefits of working in Sweden here: https://sweden.se/collection/working-in-sweden/
Application
You apply for this position via Malmö University’s recruitment system by clicking on the “Apply” button. As an applicant, you are responsible for ensuring that your application is completed in accordance with the job advertisement, and that it is submitted to the University no later than October 22nd, 2023. The application must be written in Swedish, English or any of the Nordic languages. As an applicant, you are responsible for the application and its appendices being translated.
The application must include:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Diplomas, transcript of records and other certificates relevant for the position
- Independent work at advanced level (including master thesis or equivalent)
Miscellaneous
Preparation of admission to postgraduate education and employment as a doctoral student take place in parallel. Only those who are or have been admitted to third-cycle courses and study programmes at a higher education may be appointed to doctoral studentships (Chapter 5, Section 3 of the Higher Education Ordinance).
The doctoral studentship is a fixed-term position comprising eight years of part-time studies on 50% working rate, in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance Chapter 5 Section 7.
Malmö University is a workplace and higher education institution that is characterised by an open and inclusive approach, where gender equality and equal terms add value to our activities.
Malmö University applies salary setting for doctoral students in accordance with a local agreement on salary setting for doctoral students.
Start date
As soon as possible
Union representatives
SACO-S: Ann-Mari Campbell, ann-marie.campbell@mau.se
Lärarförbundet: Peter Persson, peter-persson@mau.se
ST/OFR: Aje Carlbom aje.carlbom@mau.se
We are looking forward to receiving your application!
You apply no later than 22/10/2023 by clicking the apply button.Apply