项目介绍

2025年4月11日

Job description

The PhD student will be included as an integrated part of the research activities in the LHMI group, with a special focus on the functional role of gut microbiota-derived extracellular vesicles in disease models. The emphasis will be on the communicative potential of these vesicles in the gut-brain-metabolic axis. 

The LHMI group operates a state-of-the-art molecular biology laboratory and maintains close collaborations with clinical departments. We work with numerous national and international partners, and our team is multidisciplinary, consisting of molecular biologists, engineers, biomedicine experts, physicians, and laboratory technicians.

We are focused on the human microbiome and its impact on various areas of neuroscience and metabolism, including diabetes, depression, autism, ADHD, and Alzheimer’s disease.

We are looking for a talented individual to join our team and contribute to groundbreaking research in this exciting field.

Qualifications:

• A Master´s degree in molecular biology, biomedicine, or a related field is required.
• Candidates with experience and knowledge in the human gut microbiome will be prioritized.
• Strong laboratory skills, including experience with nucleic acid extraction, NGS and 3rd generation sequencing, PCR, cell culture work, and animal models. 
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and oral. 
• Ability to work independently while also being an effective team player.
• Experience with clinical research in a hospital setting is highly desirable. 

Application:

• Motivation letter
• Brief project description(propose how one could investigate gut microbiota-derived EV involvement in gut-brain-metabolic axis communication using various in vitro and in vivo models, 1 page)
• CV
• Publication list
• Copies of relevant diplomas
• References/recommendations

Further information regarding the position can be obtained by contacting Associate Professor Suzette Sørensen,suzette.soerensen@rn.dk +45 40 23 43 78. 

PhD stipends are allocated to individuals who hold a Master’s degree. PhD stipends are normally for a period of 3 years. It is a prerequisite for allocation of the stipend that the candidate will be enrolled as a PhD student at the Doctoral School in Medicine, Biomedical Science and Technology in accordance with the regulations of Ministerial Order No. 1039 of August 27, 2013 on the PhD Programme at the Universities and Certain Higher Educational Institutions. According to the Ministerial Order, the progress of the PhD student shall be assessed at regular points in time.

Assessment
The assessment of candidates for the position will be carried out by qualified experts.
Shortlisting will be applied. This means that after the application deadline, the head of the department, with the assistance of the hiring committee, will select the applicants to be assessed. All applicants will be informed whether they have been shortlisted for assessment or not.
When the hiring process is completed, a final rejection will be sent to the applicants who are not considered for the position.

Contact information
For further information about stipends and salary as well as practical issues concerning the application procedure contact Ms. Ruth Klitte, The Doctoral School at The Faculty of Medicine, email:rk@adm.aau.dk 

For more information of the The Doctoral School in Medicine, Biomedical Science and Technology:
https://www.phd.aau.dk/health 

The application is only to be submitted online by using the”Apply online” button below.

AAU wishes to reflect the diversity of society and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background or belief.

The hiring process at Aalborg University may include a risk assessment as a tool to identify potential risks associated with new hires, ensuring the safety, compliance, and integrity of the workplace.

Wages and employment

The employment is in accordance with the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities(the Appointment Order) and the Ministerial Order on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities. Salary and terms of employment are in accordance with the collective agreement between the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations and the state(AC collective agreement)(only in Danish) and circular concerning protocol on certain terms of employment of academic staff at universities(only in Danish).

Ref number

23-25037

Deadline

01.05.2025