Declaration of interest regarding PhD project:

The laboratory of Prof. Daniel Ketelhuth, at the Cardiovascular and Renal Research unit, Institute of Molecular Medicine (IMM), University of Southern Denmark (SDU) is looking for applicants for a PhD position to work in the field of cardiovascular immunology and metabolism. This candidate should be a person with a master’s degree in immunology, biomedicine/human biology, molecular cell biology, medicine, or other related areas. The position is available for immediate start.

Research environment

The candidate will be the principal person coordinating research activities between three partners, the Department of Molecular Medicine and Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, SDU, and the Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Aarhus University. The thesis will be developed mainly at IMM-SDU, in Odense. IMM focus on innovative molecular and biomedical research that increases our knowledge about differing pathophysiological processes, increasing the understanding of the aetiology of life threating diseases, including cardiovascular disease that is the main focus of investigations in Prof. Ketelhuth’s laboratory.

Project description

This PhD project is an integrated part of the interdisciplinary collaborative project entitled ‘The role of Niemann Pick type C2 protein in vascular inflammation and atherosclerosis’. In this PhD project, the candidate will test the hypothesis that lysosomal-mediated lipid metabolism is a key regulator of excess cholesterol, including the formation of crystals in macrophages, thereby also involved in the regulation of vascular inflammation and atherosclerosis. Hence, part of the candidate’s work will consist on testing new potential therapies in a pre-clinical model of atherosclerosis.

Qualifications

A successful candidate should have a master’s degree in immunology, biomedicine/human biology, molecular cell biology, medicine, or other related areas; knowledge in the field of cardiovascular disease can be considered an advantage. The suitable candidate should preferentially have experience in rodent animal research, tissue collection, and standard histology and molecular techniques. The student should be able to integrate and work together with the rest of the team.

Qualifications: Essential

• Less than 4 years' full time-equivalent research experience and has not yet been awarded a doctoral degree (PhD)
• Proficient in spoken and written English
• Excellent communication and supreme organizational skills
• Excellent writing and presentation skills
• Keen to work in a team environment

Qualifications: Desirable

• Experience with rodent animal research
• A keen interest in pursuing translational research in Cardiovascular diseases

For further information about the project, please contact:
Prof. Daniel FJ Ketelhuth
Kardiovaskulær og Renal Forskning
Institut for Molekyær Medicin
Syddansk Universitet

E-mail: [email protected]

Applications must include:

•A letter stating the interest, motivation and qualifications for the project (max. 2 pages) - upload under “Application form”.
• Detailed CV, including personal contact information
• Certified copy of diploma (Master’s degree in a relevant field)

Applications must be submitted electronically using the link "Apply online".

Attached files must be in Adobe PDF or Word format. Each box can only contain a single file of max. 10 Mb.

Incomplete applications and applications received after the deadline will neither be considered nor evaluated. This also applies to reference letters.

Closing date August 15th 2022

Successful candidates will be asked to send an application to the PhD Secretariat, Faculty of Health Sciences, to be enrolled as PhD students.

The PhD programme will be carried out in accordance with Faculty regulations and the Danish Ministerial Order on the PhD Programme at the Universities (PhD order)

The terms of employment as a salaried PhD Research Fellow are stated in the Agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC).

The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.