Sweden : PhD student position in Pharmaceutical Sciences in the field of Pharmacology

The Department of Pharmaceutical Biosciences pursues research in a number of fields and provides education in biochemistry, pharmacokinetics, pharmacology, pharmacotherapy and toxicology. More information about the department and its activities is available at www.farmbio.uu.se.

Project description: The PhD project comprises experimental studies of drug-induced effects on the adolescent brain. The studies will focus on drugs of abuse that adolescents often are exposed to, i.e. alcohol, cannabis and nicotine. Neurobiological and epigenetic studies are used to investigate the mediators and the mechanisms of drug exposure early in life. The purpose is to increase our knowledge about effects of early-life drug use and its consequences for later vulnerability for drug addiction and drug-induced harmful effects on the brain.

For information see: www.farmbio.uu.se/forskning/researchgroups/dst/bt/
Qualifications: The applicant should have a genuine interest in basic research in neurobiology and pharmacology. Documented experience of experimental work (FELASA or similar certification) and experience of laboratory work such as biochemical analysis and experiments with cell cultures is a merit. The successful applicant must be self-motivated, be well organized, possess good oral and written communication skills in Swedish and English and be proficient in basic computer programs. Documented knowledge within pharmacology is a prerequisite for the position. A degree from Pharmaceutical programs is a merit since the PhD position also includes teaching in Pharmacology, especially in neuropharmacology and drug dependence, at Pharmaceutical programmes.

Information about research-level education, eligibility requirements, and admission regulations can be found at http://www.medfarm.uu.se/utbildning/forskarniva/. Applicants will be ranked by the supervisor in consultation with the Department Research Education group. The Committee for Research Education at the Disciplinary Domain of Medicine-Pharmacy will admit the PhD student. Salaries will follow local guidelines at Uppsala University.

The holders of PhD student positions primarily devote their time to their own research-level education. Other duties at the department involving teaching and administrative tasks may be included in the framework of the position (max 20 %). Regulations regarding PhD students are found in the Higher Education ordinance Chapter 5 section 1-7.

Information about the position will be provided by Professor Ingrid Nylander, phone +46 (0) 184714163 and e-mail: ingrid.nylander@farmbio.uu.se. Union representatives are Anders Grundström, SACO-rådet, phone +46 (0) 18 471 5380, Carin Söderhäll, TCO/ST, phone +46 (0) 18 471 1996, and Stefan Djurström, SEKO, phone +46 (0) 18 471 3315.

You are welcome to submit your application no later than May 21st, 2012, UFV-PA 2012/1097. Use the link below to access the application form
Further Information
Application Deadline : 21 May 2012