PhD Fellowships in Comparative Paediatrics and Nutrition at the University of Copenhagen, Denmark

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The department of Veterinary Animal and Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences at University of Copenhagen is offering two PhD Fellowships to commence on 1 October 2016 or as soon as possible thereafter. 

Required qualifications 
  • MD or DVM
  • Prior experience in clinical work and/or translational research with laboratory animals
  • Knowledge in neonatology, paediatrics
  • High motivation and basic scientific skills are essential
  • Good communication skills both oral and written, including English usage
  • Good collaborating skills are essential
General Job description
  • Manage, carry through and conclude your research projects, from experiments to analyses of samples
  • Actively participate in PhD courses
  • Write scientific articles and finalize your PhD thesis
  • Participate in international congresses
  • Conduct a research stay at an institution abroad
  • Teach and disseminate your research
Key criteria for the assessment of candidates
  • The grade point average achieved in relevant University degrees
  • Professional qualifications relevant to the PhD programme
  • Previous publications (if any)
  • Relevant work experience
  • Other professional activities
  • Language skills, including English
Application procedure

The application must include the following: 

  • Cover letter detailing your motivation and background for applying for the specific PhD project
  • CV
  • Diploma and detailed transcripts of records 
  • Other information for consideration, e.g. list of publications (if any), peer reviewed and other
  • Personal recommendations  (if any)
  • A maximum of 3 relevant scientific works which the applicant wishes to be included in the assessment
Scholarship value: 3450 EUR per month plus pension
Application deadline: August 15th 2016

For further information, please contact Per Sangild, email pts@sund.ku.dk or 
Thomas Thymann, email thomas.thymann@sund.ku.dk 
Please Apply Online and visit the Scholarship Information page for details.

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