PhD scholarship in biomarkers for the accurate diagnosis of Dementia with Lewy bodies in women
Helse Stavanger
Stavanger, Rogaland
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PhD scholarship in biomarkers for the accurate diagnosis of Dementia with Lewy bodies in women Avdeling for fag, forskning og utdanning / forskningsavdelingen / nasjonal kompetansetjeneste for bevegelsesforstyrrelser (NKB), Helse Stavanger HFOm stillingenAbout the positionStavanger University Hospital invites highly motivated applicants for a 100% PhD scholarship for a duration of 3 years. It may be relevant to have a position for 50% for 6 years. The position is located at the Research Department and is linked to the Center for Movement Disorders.The position is part of the research project: “Dementia with Lewy bodies in women: combating misdiagnosis through sex-specific biomarkers of disease risk and progression” and is funded by the Norwegian Research Council. The project is led by Dr Arvid Rongve from the Geriatrics Research Group (Helse Fonna) with collaboration from Dr Jodi Maple-Grødem at Stavanger University Hospital.The doctoral candidate will join a growing multidisciplinary team of scientists and clinical researchers who are dedicated to increase the knowledge about neurodegenerative disease. We work with an extensive network of national and international collaborators and offer opportunities to collaborate with leading groups in the field of neurodegeneration.The start date is October 1st or by agreement.NøkkelinformasjonSøknadsfrist:15.08.2024Arbeidsgiver:Helse Stavanger HFSted:StavangerStillingstittel:PhD scholarship in biomarkers for the accurate diagnosis of Dementia with Lewy bodies in womenStillinger:1Heltid / Deltid:HeltidAnsettelsesform:EngasjementStillingsprosent:100Webcruiter-ID:4768357500Startdato:01.10.2024Sluttdato:30.09.2027Sosial deling :Brief about the projectDementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) is difficult to diagnose, especially in women.In this project, we will analyze data on biological markers in blood and spinal fluid to identify any gender differences that may support a diagnosis of DLB in each sex. We will also work with a national clinical trial to determine if there are sex differences in treatment effect with Ambroxol. This position will utilise a panel of cutting-edge biofluid biomarkers of misfolded and aggregated forms of alpha-synuclein, GCase (dys)function, inflammation, and Alzheimerʼs disease co-pathology in DLB with a particular focus on woman.The project is carried out in close collaboration with a doctoral candidate who is appointed at Haugesund Hospital with a main focus on the analysis of genetic biomarkers of DLB. The successful applicant will be supervised by experienced members of the research team but is expected to be able to work independently. The candidate is also expected to collaborate with international partners and to undertake research visits to our collaborators' groups.Read more about .Application To apply for this position please follow the link "Apply for this job". Register your application and CV including relevant education and work experience. In your application letter you must show your motivation to apply for the position, a short outline of a potential contribution to the team and your research interests and future research goals.The following documents must be uploaded as attachments to your application in separate files:
Relevant certificates/diplomas
Complete list of scientific work
English language certificate as appropriate
Other documentation that you consider relevant
The documentation must be available in either in English or Norwegian, Swedish or Danish.Qualification requirements The PhD candidate must meet all enrolment requirements of the University of Stavanger. Candidates must have a strong academic background and have completed a master's degree within neurology, genetics, biochemistry, molecular biology or a related discipline (grade B and above). Applicants with qualifications from other disciplines, or with a weaker grade, may be admitted by special assessment. The master's degree will preferably have been acquired recently.The successful candidate must have excellent English (spoken and in writing), and be highly motivated, with an interest in working in the areas of biomarker development and neurodegenerative disease.The following attributes are desirable
Have documented experience in lab and analytical methods and the ability to maintain detailed documentation.
Excellent organisational, written and communication skills.
Highly motivated, devoted to project goals and able to work independently in a structured manner.
High work capacity and productivity
Ability to collaborate with the group and with our international partners
Emphasis will be placed on personal skills
We offer
A stimulating work environment of good scientific quality
Potential for personal and scientific growth
Wages in accordance with agreement
MangfoldserklæringForetaksgruppen i Helse Vest ønsker å gjenspeile mangfoldet i befolkningen i vår rekruttering. Vi oppfordrer alle som er kvalifiserte til å søke ledige stillinger uansett kjønn, alder, funksjonsevne og flerkulturell bakgrunn. Det samme gjelder dersom man har hatt et lengre opphold fra arbeidslivet. Foretaksgruppen Helse Vest ønsker å legge til rette for et inkluderende rekruttering.Adresse: Gerd-Ragna Bloch Thorsens gate 8, 4019 StavangerKontaktinformasjonJodi Maple GrødemE-post: jodi.maple@uis.noGuido AlvesLederE-post: guido.werner.alves@sus.noOm arbeidsgiverenHelse Stavanger HF, Stavanger universitetssjukehus, har ansvar for spesialisthelsetjenesten i Sør-Rogaland. Med nærmere 8000 ansatte er vi en av regionens største arbeidsgivere. Pasientbehandling, utdanning av helsepersonell, pasientopplæring og forskning er våre hovedoppgaver. Les mer påHelse Stavanger HF skal så langt som mulig gjenspeile mangfoldet i befolkningen. Vi ønsker å rekruttere medarbeidere uavhengig av kjønn med ulik kompetanse, fagkombinasjoner, livserfaring og perspektiv for å bidra i spesialisthelsetjenesten.
