PhD position - BioMedical Center, University of Iceland

Created by Jonathan Knight
Last updated: May 17, 2021 by Holly Paddock
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PhD position available at the BioMedical Center, University of Iceland

We are looking for highly qualified, motivated and hard-working graduate student for a fully funded three year project at the BioMedical Center, University of Iceland. The student will belong to the Graduate Program in Molecular Life Sciences, a joint program between research groups at the University of Iceland and research organizations associated with the University and will therefore belong to a stimulating interdisciplinary educational program in the field of molecular life sciences. 

The project: 

The project will involve zebrafish work, imaging and CRISPR mutagenesis as well as other cutting-edge methods for analysis of the role of the hedgehog pathway in bone biology and homeostasis (Sigurbjornsdottir laboratory -http://lifvisindi.hi.is/staff/sara-sigurbjornsdottir )



Location: 

The project will take place within a vibrant scientific environment within the Biomedical Center at the University of Iceland(https://lifvisindi.hi.is/ ). The BMC is an official collaboration between research groups working in biomedical molecular life sciences within the University, the University Hospital, Reykjavik University and other research institutions in Iceland. It includes over 70 Principal Investigators and over hundred graduate students and postdocs. The graduate program will take place in Reykjavík, Iceland, which is a safe, beautiful and a fun place to live and work.

Requirements:

  • • A recent MS in genetics, biomedical engineering, cellular and molecular biology, biochemistry or related fields

  • • Laboratory experience in genetics, cellular and molecular biology or biochemistry

  • • Experience working with zebrafish is valuable but not required 

  • • Good computer and data analysis skills are essential

  • • Proficiency in written and spoken English

  • • Independence and ability to work in a team

  • • PhD applicants must fulfill the requirements for registration in PhD studies in the School of Health Sciences.

Application



Please include the following with the application:

  • • Description of how the applicants meet the requirements, their interests in the project and how they can contribute to the project (max 2 pages).

  • • CV.

  • • Certificates of education (BS, MS and PhD degrees) and distribution of grades.

  • • Reference letter from at least two previous supervisors/teachers (including information on their relationship to the applicant).

  • • Overview of publications, if any.

  • • Applicants are also invited to send PDF of PhD or MS thesis (in any language) and any other relevant publications if available (max 5 documents).



The application deadline is May 20, 2021.



The applicant is expected to start in September 2021.



Please apply through the University of Iceland website:  https://english.hi.is/vacancies_list

The salaries for the position will be in accordance with the current collective wage and salary agreement between the trade union and the Minister of Finance. 



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