PhD Position in Public HealthThe Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences belongs to the Medical Faculty and conducts extensive research through our 11 research groups, including areas such as public health science, caring science, speech pathology, and bioethics. Additionally, the department offers education within the medical program, nursing programs, speech pathology program, master's program in public health, as well as several standalone courses. We have a total of approximately 370 staff members, including our associated researchers and doctoral students. Read more about us here. The Molecular Geriatrics research group at the Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences is placed at the Rudbeck Laboratory. The group conducts several research projects focused on the therapy and diagnostics of neurodegenerative diseases. The research is carried out in collaboration with university groups both in Sweden and internationally, as well as with various pharmaceutical companies. Biological drugs account for a significant portion of newly developed medicines and are also used in in vivo diagnostics. This is also true for neurodegenerative diseases, where immunotherapy with monoclonal antibodies is a leading strategy for treating Alzheimer's disease. However, the development of biological drugs for brain diseases is complicated by the blood-brain barrier, which prevents large molecules from entering the brain. Therefore, the research group has developed a concept for receptor-mediated transcytosis of bispecific antibodies and other proteins, which significantly increases their uptake in the brain. The overall goal of the project is to develop antibody-based therapies and diagnostics for brain diseases Duties Requirements Additional qualifications Rules governing PhD students are set out in the Higher Education Ordinance chapter 5, §§ 1-7 and in Uppsala University's rules and guidelines. About the employment For further information about the position, please contact: Stina Syvänen, stina.syvanen@uu.se Please submit your application by 31st of July 2024, UFV-PA 2024/2070. Are you considering moving to Sweden to work at Uppsala University? Find out more about what it´s like to work and live in Sweden. Uppsala University is a broad research university with a strong international position. The ultimate goal is to conduct education and research of the highest quality and relevance to make a difference in society. Our most important asset is all of our 7,600 employees and 53,000 students who, with curiosity and commitment, make Uppsala University one of Sweden’s most exciting workplaces. Read more about our benefits and what it is like to work at Uppsala University The position may be subject to security vetting. If security vetting is conducted, the applicant must pass the vetting process to be eligible for employment. Please do not send offers of recruitment or advertising services. Submit your application through Uppsala University's recruitment system. Placement: Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences Type of employment: Full time , Temporary position Pay: Fixed salary Number of positions: 1 Working hours: 100% Town: Uppsala County: Uppsala län Country: Sweden Union representative: ST/TCO tco@fackorg.uu.se Number of reference: UFV-PA 2024/2070 Last application date: 2024-07-31
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