Study in Sweden, PhD. Scholarship for International students in Biochemistry/Structural Biology, University of Gothenburg
- Omran Aburayya
- May 7, 2024
- 1 min read
Updated: May 14, 2024
PhD Scholarship in Biochemistry/Structural Biology: The University of Gothenburg is welcoming applications for a completely funded PhD role in the fields of biochemistry and structural biology, with a special emphasis on biotechnology. The chosen applicant will become part of an active research group working on a project sponsored by the Swedish Research Council. The project’s objective is to study conformational alterations in individual biological molecules utilizing X-ray free electron laser radiation.
Position Summary
Organization/Company: University of Gothenburg
Research Field: Chemistry » Biochemistry
Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)
Country: Sweden
Application Deadline: May 16, 2024, 22:00 (UTC)
Type of Contract: Temporary, Full-time
Job Status: Full-time, Temporary
Reference Number: 1035–1-34138
Related to Research Infrastructure Staff Position: No
Eligibility
General Entry Requirements:
Has been awarded a second-cycle qualification.
Has satisfied the requirements for courses comprising at least 240 credits, of which at least 60 credits were awarded in the second-cycle.
Has acquired substantially equivalent knowledge in some other way in Sweden or abroad.
Specific Entry Requirements:
Have a second-cycle (advanced-level) degree in a relevant subject area in the natural sciences.
Have completed studies for at least 60 higher education credits at a second-cycle level in relevant subject areas in the natural sciences.
Have completed a corresponding program of relevance to the planned third-cycle program, in Sweden or in another country, or have equivalent qualifications.
Language Proficiency:
An acceptable command of spoken and written English.
Guidelines for assessing English proficiency may include a minimum score of 550 on the TOEFL test (or 213 on the TOEFL-CBT, or 79 on the TOEFL-iBT).
Assessment criteria
Selection Process:
Selection is based on the applicant’s potential to benefit from third-cycle studies.
This assessment gives significant importance to documented qualifications.
Expected Qualifications:
The candidate should possess strong biochemical or biotechnical knowledge.
Previous experience with programming is important.
The student should be able to collaborate effectively with other scientists within a larger team.
High-quality communication skills are required.
It is crucial that the applicant can work independently and has the willingness to learn new skills.
Fluency in English, both in written language and for oral communication, is essential.
Application instructions and Documents needed
In order to apply for a position at the University of Gothenburg, you have to register an account in our online recruitment system. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the job advertisement, and that it is submitted before the deadline.
You must include the following, in PDF format
Personal letter
CV
Diploma and transcripts showing that you meet with the general entry requirement
Proof of completion of English 6 course or the acquired equivalent knowledge through previous studies
Two references (name, e-mail, telephone number, relation)
If your degree has not been verified by a Swedish authority you need to provide contact details to the issuing university, registrar or similar, that can verify the degree at our request.
You can apply to be admitted for education at third-cycle level via the University of Gothenburg’s recruitment portal.
It is your responsibility to ensure that the application is complete as per the vacancy notice, and that the University receives it by the final application deadline.
To apply, click on the link below and register to begin the application Process
