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Department of Clinical Sciences

The Department of Clinical Sciences is tasked with conducting high-quality academic research, doctoral education, and teaching in anesthesiology, imaging diagnostics, animal care, epidemiology, laboratory animal science, surgery, clinical chemistry, medicine, and reproduction. Our activities span all pets across all subject areas.

Read more about our benefits and what it is like to work at SLU at this link (https://www.slu.se/om-slu/jobba-pa-slu/).

Research Project/Thesis Title

Improved Diagnosis and Monitoring of Insulin Dysregulation - Horse-Specific Analytical Methods for Insulin and C-Peptide

Doctoral Education Subject

Veterinary Medical Science

Content Description:

We are seeking an engaged and motivated doctoral student who wants to work within our new project “Improved Diagnosis and Monitoring of Insulin Dysregulation - Horse-Specific Analytical Methods for Insulin and C-Peptide”, which is partially funded by the Foundation for Equine Research. The project involves developing and evaluating new analytical methods for diagnosing and monitoring equine metabolic syndrome and dyslipidemia. The project is conducted at Clinical Chemistry, Department of Clinical Sciences, SLU, Uppsala, in collaboration with the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU), Ås, Norway, and the companies NABAS, Ås Norway, and Capitainer, Solna, Sweden. The position involves conducting doctoral education and, under supervision, collecting data through sampling horses, performing method validations, as well as analyzing, processing, and presenting results within the project.

Qualifications:

Eligibility:

• The applicant must have a veterinary degree and Swedish veterinary license
• have a B driver's license
• be able to express themselves well both orally and in writing in Swedish and English.

Assessment Criteria:

The assessment will consider:

• motivation and interest in the research project and personal development within the subject
• the individual's ability to drive and complete the project
• collaboration skills and ability to work both independently and in a group
• experience of previous clinical work with horses
• experience of laboratory work within veterinary clinical chemistry
• experience of teaching at the university level

The position will be offered to the candidate who, after a qualitative overall assessment, is deemed to have the best conditions to perform the tasks. Therefore, considerable weight will be placed on personal qualities.

Location:

Uppsala

Funding Form:

Employment as a doctoral student (4 years of education)

Start Date:

By agreement.

Application

Welcome with your application via the application button no later than 2026-02-01.

To be eligible for doctoral education, a degree at the advanced level or at least four years of full-time studies, of which at least one year at the advanced level, is required.

Selection among eligible applicants is based on: written application including CV; thesis, copies of diplomas and transcripts from previous studies at undergraduate and advanced levels at university or college, two personal references, knowledge of English. More information about the requirements for English language skills can be found at this link (https://www.slu.se/utbildning/program-kurser/forskarutbildning/att-bli-doktorand/).

Please note that candidates invited for an interview must submit certified copies of diplomas, or equivalent, and transcripts from previous studies at undergraduate and advanced levels at university or college, and that candidates with foreign citizenship must also submit a certified copy of the page in their passport containing photo and personal information.

Read more about SLU's doctoral education at this link (https://www.slu.se/utbildning/studera/forskarutbildning/).

Union Contact Persons:

this link (https://internt.slu.se/min-anstallning/facket/kontaktpersoner/).

Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) plays a key role in the development of sustainable living, based on science and education. Through our focus on the interactions between humans, animals, and ecosystems, and responsible use of natural resources, we contribute to sustainable societal development and good living conditions on our planet. The main locations are Alnarp, Umeå, and Uppsala, but activities are also conducted at research stations, experimental parks, and educational sites throughout the country.

SLU has over 4000 employees, 6000 students and doctoral students, and a turnover of over 4.5 billion SEK. The university invests in attractive environments on its campuses. We strive for a gender-equal and inclusive work environment where open conversations between people with different experiences lay the foundation for scientific rigor, creativity, and development. Therefore, we welcome individuals with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to apply for the current position.