PhD fellowship in in Avian Influenza Pathology
Our group and research
The research group of Veterinary Pathology is part of the Section for Pathobiological Sciences and its research activities focus surveillance of diseases in mammals and birds regulated by the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration. This includes surveillance of high pathogenic avian influenza in birds and mammals.
Project description
The purpose of the PhD project is to achieve more knowledge of the transmission of high pathogen avian influenza between species. The aims are to determine 1) which cellular receptors are present in different animal species and 2) where in the cells the virus is located 3) are there species dependent differences in disease development and expression. Techniques employed will include gross pathology, histopathology and molecular biological methods.
Principal supervisor is associate professor Anne Sofie Hammer, Section for Pathobiological Sciences, E-mail: hammer@sund.ku.dk, Direct Phone: +45 23807692.
Start: 1 August 2024
Duration: 3 years
Job description
Your key tasks as a PhD student at SUND are:
- Carrying through an independent research project under supervision.
- Completing PhD courses or other equivalent education corresponding to approximately 30 ECTS points.
- Participating in active research environments including a stay at another research team.
- Obtaining experience with teaching or other types of dissemination related to your PhD project
- Disseminating your knowledge.
- Writing a PhD thesis on the grounds of your project
Key criteria for the assessment of applicants
You have an EU recognized education as a veterinarian (DVM). A Danish authorization number. Essential experience and skills included in the assessment of applicants:
- Professional qualifications relevant to the PhD project (e.g. experience with bird and mammal pathology and histopathology).
- You have an active interest and work experience in gross pathology and histopathology.
- You have proficient communication skills and ability to work in teams
- Applicants with excellent English and Danish skills written and spoken will be preferred
- You have very good interpersonal skills and a high level of adaptability and flexibility
- You are thriving in a highly dynamic and busy workplace, with ability to work independently and systematically
The place of employment is at Section of Patobiological Sciences, Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences at the University of Copenhagen. We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in a dynamic and international research environment. Our research facilities include modern laboratories, necropsy facilities, and a histopathology laboratory.
Terms of employment
The average weekly working hours are 37 hours per week.
The position is a fixed-term position limited to a period of 3 years. The start date is 1 August 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter.
The employment is conditioned upon the applicant’s successful enrolment as a PhD student at the Graduate School at the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen. This requires submission and acceptance of an application for the specific project formulated by the applicant.
The PhD study must be completed in accordance with The Ministerial Order on the PhD programme (2013) and the Faculty’s rules on achieving the degree.
Salary, pension and terms of employment are in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Taxation and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State. Depending on seniority, the monthly salary starts at approximately 28,993 DKK/Roughly 3,890 EUR (October 2023 level) plus pension.
Questions
For specific information about the PhD fellowship, please contact the principal supervisor associate professor Anne Sofie Hammer: hammer@sund.ku.dk
General information about PhD study at the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences is available at the Graduate School’s website: https://healthsciences.ku.dk/phd/guidelines/
Application procedure
Your application must be submitted electronically by clicking ‘Apply now’ below. The application must include the following documents in PDF format:
1. Motivated letter of application (max. one page)
2. CV incl. education, experience, language skills and other skills relevant for the position
3. Certified copy of original Master of Science diploma and transcript of records in the original language, including an authorized English translation if issued in other language than English or Danish. If not completed, a certified/signed copy of a recent transcript of records or a written statement from the institution or supervisor is accepted. As a prerequisite for a PhD fellowship employment, your master’s degree must be equivalent to a Danish master’s degree. We encourage you to read more in the assessment database: https://ufm.dk/en/education/recognition-and-transparency/find-assessments/assessment-database. Please note that we might ask you to obtain an assessment of your education performed by the Ministry of Higher Education and Science
4. Publication list (if possible)
Application deadline: 30 April 2024, 23.59 pm CET
We reserve the right not to consider material received after the deadline, and not to consider applications that do not live up to the abovementioned requirements.
The further process
After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the hiring committee. All applicants are then immediately notified whether their application has been passed for assessment by an unbiased assessor.
The assessor makes a non-prioritized assessment of the academic qualifications and experience with respect to the above-mentioned area of research, techniques, skills and other requirements listed in the advertisement.
Once the assessment work has been completed each applicant has the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that relates to the applicant him/herself.
You find information about the recruitment process at: http://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/
The applicants will be assessed according to the Ministerial Order no. 242 of 13 March 2012 on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities.
Interviews are expected to be held in week 20 and 21.
The University of Copenhagen wish to reflect the diversity of society and encourage all qualified candidates to apply regardless of personal background.
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