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The Department of Molecular Biosciences, Wenner-Gren Institute (MBW) conducts experimental basic research in molecular cell biology, integrative biology, as well as infection and immunobiology. The research environment is characterized by modern and advanced methodology and has a strong international profile. MBW is one of the larger departments within the Faculty of Science at Stockholm University, with over 30 research groups and approximately 180 employees, including 65 doctoral students. Read more about MBW at the Department of Molecular Biosciences, Wenner-Gren Institute (#).

Doctoral Programme Subject

Gene regulatory networks in lung development and regeneration

The doctoral thesis will be carried out within the framework of a VR-funded project focusing on gene regulatory networks in lung epithelial cells during development and regeneration. The research involves multi-omics analysis of mouse and human epithelial cells with single-cell resolution. snRNA-seq data and snATAC-seq data from several developmental stages will initially be used to predict gene regulatory networks consisting of transcription factors, enhancer elements, and downstream genes. These data will be integrated with multiplex in situ RNA expression data to define cellular niches and cell–cell communication patterns in the developing lung. The descriptive data will be followed by mechanistic experiments in in vitro organoids as well as in mice in vivo.

Admission Requirements

To be admitted to the doctoral programme, the applicant must have basic and special eligibility. Eligibility must be met by the final application deadline.

You have basic eligibility if you have completed a degree at advanced level, or completed course requirements of at least 240 higher education credits (HEC), of which at least 60 HEC at advanced level, or have otherwise acquired substantially equivalent knowledge within or outside the country.

Special eligibility is described in the general syllabus for doctoral studies in the subject.

Selection

Selection among applicants is made with regard to the ability to benefit from doctoral-level education. Criteria used to assess this ability are:

• Documented knowledge and research experience in cell and molecular biology.
• Formal education in bioinformatics or statistics, as well as the ability to perform quantitative data analysis in Python and/or R.
• Good written and oral proficiency in English.
• Strong drive and initiative to pursue a scientific career.

Admission regulations for doctoral studies at Stockholm University.

About the Position

We offer a fixed-term position as a doctoral student according to Chapter 5 of the Higher Education Ordinance (1993:100). The employment period may not be longer than what corresponds to full-time doctoral education over four years. As a doctoral student, you should primarily devote yourself to your own doctoral education, but the employment may include work with teaching, research, and administration to a limited extent (maximum 20%).

A new appointment as a doctoral student is valid for a maximum of one year. The appointment is then renewed for a maximum of two years at a time.

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Contact

For further information, please contact Professor Christos Samakovlis, [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]).

Application

You apply for the doctoral position via Stockholm University's recruitment system. Attach a cover letter and CV, as well as the attachments requested in the application form. As an applicant, you are responsible for ensuring that the application is complete in accordance with the advertisement and that it is submitted to the university no later than the final application deadline.

Instructions for applicants can be found on the webpage: Applying for a position.

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