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 companion animals across all subject areas.

Learn 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

Synthetic Bone Grafts – Mechanisms and Clinical Use

Doctoral Education Subject

Veterinary Medical Science

Description:

We are looking for an engaged and motivated PhD student who wants to work on the project Synthetic Bone Grafts – Mechanisms and Clinical Use.

The project involves characterizing the tissue response to ceramic biomaterials, synthetic bone grafts, materials that serve as scaffolding for bone-forming cells and promote healing of bone tissue. Outcomes of the treatment technique will be studied in clinical materials. The project also has an epidemiological component, where we will describe orthopedic injuries through the analysis of insurance data.

The work is conducted at the small animal department, Department of Clinical Sciences, SLU. The implementation involves contact with pet owners and clinicians. Unusual working hours may occur. Teaching may also be included in the position.

The position involves conducting doctoral education, planning and executing research projects under supervision. Together with the supervisors, you will collect, process, and present the project's results orally and in writing at relevant conferences and in international scientific journals. Popular science communication of the project is part of the education.

For a doctoral degree, the education must also include at least 30 credits in the form of doctoral courses.

Eligibility/Qualifications:

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a veterinary degree with the right to practice veterinary medicine in Sweden at the time of employment.
• Has a B driver's license.
• Can express themselves well both orally and in writing in Swedish and English.

You are structured, analytical, and proactive. You should have a good ability for independent planning as well as the ability to understand and follow instructions; you are curious, problem-solving, and results-oriented with good collaborative skills. Experience in teaching at the university level is an advantage, as the position for doctoral education is often combined with teaching.

Assessment Criteria:

The assessment will consider:

• motivation and interest in the research project and the applicant's competence.
• clinical experience in the subject is advantageous, as is any commenced or completed specialist training.
• experience in teaching at the university level.
• collaboration skills, administrative experience, and the ability to work independently.

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. Great emphasis will therefore be placed on personal qualities and suitability for the project.

Location:

Uppsala

Employment Type:

PhD student position (4 years of education)

Extent:

100 %

Start Date:

By agreement.

Application

Welcome with your application via the application button no later than 2026-03-09.

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

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

Union Contacts:

Union Contacts (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. Main locations are Alnarp, Umeå, and Uppsala, but activities are also conducted at research stations, experimental parks, and educational sites across 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 an equal and inclusive work environment where open conversations between people with different experiences lay the foundation for scientific rigor, creativity, and development. We therefore welcome individuals with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to apply for this position.