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Department of Clinical Sciences

Doctoral Programme Subject:

Veterinary Medicine.

Description of the Doctoral Project:

The research project concerns heart disease in dogs. More specifically, the project will focus on myxomatous mitral valve disease (MMVD) in dogs, which is the most common heart disease in dogs. A significant part of the work involves phenotypic characterization of the disease using various clinical methods, although laboratory components may occur to a limited extent. The project is also a collaborative effort with other international research groups.

Responsibilities:

The employment entails conducting a doctoral education equivalent to 4 years of full-time studies under supervision. This includes planning and conducting the research project, data collection and processing, statistical analysis, scientific writing and publication in international journals, as well as oral and written presentation, including popular science communication. For the doctoral degree, the education must also include at least 30 university credits in the form of doctoral courses.

The practical work in the project involves contact with dog owners and veterinarians, practical handling of dogs, and participation in clinical studies. Some laboratory components may occur to a limited extent.

Since the Department of Clinical Sciences provides animal healthcare, the employment will include clinical small animal healthcare, and the total duration will be extended so that the doctoral education totals 4 years. Unconventional working hours may occur. Teaching may be included in the employment but to a limited extent.

Qualifications:

You are a licensed veterinarian with a master's degree.

Additionally, you are required to have English skills equivalent to a passing grade in English B/6 from Swedish upper secondary school.

Your Background:

For this position, the following are required:

• A veterinary degree with eligibility to practice veterinary medicine in Sweden at the time of the start of employment
• Good ability to express yourself in speech and writing in Swedish and English

Clinical competence in small animal healthcare, preferably with additional training in the form of a specialist program, is meritorious. Teaching and research experience is also meritorious.

About Us:

The Department of Clinical Sciences (KV) is a department with just over 350 employees. We are responsible for, among other things, the majority of the clinical education within the veterinary program and clinically oriented research on all animal species, as well as the veterinary technician education.

Within the subject of internal medicine, small animals, basic education and research in medicine are conducted with a special focus on dogs, cats, and other small animals.

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

Read more about SLU's doctoral education at http://www.slu.se/utbildning/program-kurser/forskarutbildning/ (http://www.slu.se/utbildning/program-kurser/forskarutbildning/).

Form of Employment and Salary:

Employment as a doctoral student (4 years of education).

The salary for the doctoral employment follows the local collective agreement with fixed salary steps.

Extent:

100% or as agreed.

Location:

Uppsala.

Start Date:

2026-09-15 or as agreed.

Application and Selection:

We welcome your application via the application button below by 2026-05-25 at the latest.

Read more about the attachments your application should contain at https://www.slu.se/utbildning/studera/forskarutbildning/hur-kan-jag-bli-doktorand/ansokan-och-bilagor/ (https://www.slu.se/utbildning/studera/forskarutbildning/hur-kan-jag-bli-doktorand/ansokan-och-bilagor/).

Selection among eligible applicants is based on the attachments attached to the application, and must be made with regard to the ability to complete the education within the specified time.

Union Representatives

https://internt.slu.se/min-anstallning/facket/kontaktpersoner/ (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 the responsible use of natural resources, we contribute to sustainable societal development and good living conditions on our planet. The main campuses are in Alnarp, Umeå, and Uppsala, but operations are also conducted at research stations, experimental parks, and educational sites throughout the country. SLU has just over 4,000 employees, 6,000 students and doctoral students, and a turnover of over 4.5 billion SEK. The university invests in attractive environments on its campus areas. We work for an equal and inclusive work environment where open dialogue between people with different experiences lays the foundation for scientific rigor, creativity, and development. We therefore welcome people with different backgrounds and perspectives to apply for the current position.