5 PhD fellowships at the Center for Healthy Aging, University of Copenhagen,Denmark
June 9, 2010
The positions are open at the earliest convenience until 30 September 2010 at the latest. The successful candidates will be associated to the Center for Healthy Aging and employed at different departments of the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Copenhagen. The successful candidates will confirm associated to the Center for Healthy Aging and employed to different departments of the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Copenhagen. Enrolment at the Copenhagen Graduate School of Health Sciences is a prerequisite for employment (referring to the Ministerial Order on the PhD Programme at Universities, no. 18, 14 January 2008 – the PhD Order). Enrolment at the Copenhagen Graduate School of Health Sciences is a prerequisite for employment (referring to the Ministerial Order on the PhD Program to Universities, no. 18, 14 January 2008 – the PhD Order).
Center for Healthy Aging Center for Healthy Aging :
The Center for Healthy Aging was established in 2009 to promote new avenues of research and education focused on a lifespan approach to healthy aging. The Center for Healthy Aging was established in 2009 to promote new Avenue of research and education focused on a lifespan approach two healthy aging. The approach is multidisciplinary and the research programs span a broad spectrum, from the molecular and cellular level to individuals and society ( healthyaging.ku.dk ). The approach is multidisciplinary and the research programs span a broad spectrum, from the molecular and cellular level to individuals and society ( healthyaging.ku.dk ). The Center is organized around five research programs: The Center is organized around five research programs:
1a. 1a. Cellular Stress and Aging Cellular Stress and Aging
1b. 1b. Neurobiology of Aging Neurobiology of Aging
- Skeletal Muscle Metabolism Skeletal Muscle Metabolism
- Individual Aging through the Lifespan Individual Aging through the Life Span
- Society, Culture and Health Care Policy Society, Culture and Health Care Policy
- Health Promotion, Communication and User-driven Innovation Health Promotion, Communication and User-Driven Innovation
Center for Healthy Aging is established as a research network at the Faculty of Health Sciences and is funded by the Danish Nordea Foundation, www.nordeafonden.dk . Center for Healthy Aging is established as a research network at the Faculty of Health Sciences and is funded by the Danish Nordea Foundation, www.nordeafonden.dk .
The five available PhD projects are: The five available PhD projects are:
1) Clinical, Neurophysiological, Immunological and Molecular Biological Aspects of Salivary Gland Function in Cognitive Dysfunction and Early Neurodegenerative Disease 1) Clinical, Neurophysiological, Immunological and Molecular Biological Aspects of Salivary Gland Function in Cognitive Dysfunction and Early Neurodegenerative Disease
The aim of the project is to investigate functional, structural and molecular biological aspects of salivary gland function and to determine if functional and structural changes in salivary gland function are early manifestations of premature ageing/early neurodegenerative conditions. The aim of the project is to investigate functional, structural and molecular biological aspects of salivary gland function and two Determine if functional and structural changes in salivary gland function are early manifestations of premature aging / early neurodegenerative conditions. These endpoints will be compared with cognitive variables, sleep patterns and basic brain functions. These endpoints will be compared with cognitive variables, sleep patterns and basic brain functions. The project forms part of the research program 1a led by Professor Lene Juel Rasmussen. The project forms part of the research program 1a part by Professor Lene Juel Rasmussen.
The study is an interdisciplinary collaboration between researchers at the Dept. of Odontology, Dept. of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, Dept. of Public Health Sciences at the University of Copenhagen as well as the Danish Center for Sleep Medicine, Dept. of Clinical Neurophysiology, Glostrup Hospital, Dept. of Clinical Neurophysiology and Clinical Physiology/Nuclearmedicine, Glostrup Hospital. The study is an interdisciplinary collaboration between researchers at the Dept. of Odontology, Dept. of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, Dept. of Public Health Sciences at the University of Copenhagen as well as the Danish Center for Sleep Medicine, Dept. of Clinical Neurophysiology, Glostrup Hospital, Dept. of Clinical Neurophysiology and Clinical Physiology / Nuclear Medicine, Glostrup Hospital.
Supervisor: Associate Professor Anne Marie Lynge PedersenCo-supervisors: Associate Professor Katerina Tritsaris, Professor Poul Jennum and Professor Martin LauritzenFurther information: Anne Marie Lynge Pedersen, Supervisor: Associate Professor Anne Marie Lynge PedersenCo-supervisors: Associate Professor Catherine Tritsaris, Professor Poul Jennum and Professor Martin LauritzenFurther Information: Anne Marie Lynge Pedersen amlp@sund.ku.dk
2) Brain Connectivity and Cognitive Function in Healthy and Accelerated Aging 2) Brain Connectivity and Cognitive Function in Healthy and Accelerated Aging
Spontaneous activity in the brain is organized in characteristic network patterns, that may each be associated with specific functions and as well as with performance in mental or motor tasks. Spontaneous activity in the brain is organized in characteristic network patterns, that may each be associated with specific functions and as well as with performance in mental or motor tasks. In the present study we will use functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to investigate spontaneous brain networks in a large cohort of middle-aged men, with or without signs of early cognitive impairment. In the present study we will use functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to investigate spontaneous brain networks in a large cohort of middle-aged but, with or without signs of early cognitive impairment. Applicants should have a background in biology or medicine, a documented interest in the human brain and preferably publications in the neuroscience area. Applicants should have a background in biology or medicine, a documented interest in the Human Brain and preferably publications in the neuroscience area. The project forms part of the research program 1b led by Professor Martin Lauritzen. The project forms part of the research program 1b part by Professor Martin Lauritzen. The place of work is at the Glostrup Hospital. The place of work is at the Glostrup Hospital.
Supervisor: Associate Professor Egill Rostrup Supervisor: Associate Professor Egill Rostrup
Further information: Egill Rostrup, Further information: Egill Rostrup, egillr@dadlnet.dk
3) Connective Tissue in Tendon and Skeletal Muscle with Aging: Importance of Insulin-like Growth Factor I (IGF-I). Age-associated loss of muscle mass, connective tissue and function is understood well. 3) Connective Tissue in tendon and Skeletal Muscle with Aging: Importance of Insulin-like Growth Factor I (IGF-I). Age-associated loss of muscle mass, connective tissue and function is understood well. The study focuses on the role of insulin-like growth factor I for synthesis of skeletal muscle and connective tissue in relation to ageing. The study focuses on the role of insulin-like growth factor I for synthesis of skeletal muscle and connective tissue in relation two aging. This will be studied in a model of short-term immobilization and subsequent rehabilitation in both young and old individuals. This will be studied in a model of short-term Immobilization and subsequent rehabilitation in both young and old individuals. Applicants should have a background in medicine, with a documented interest in exercise physiology or sports medicine. Applicants should have a background in medicine, with a documented interest in exercise physiology or sports medicine. The project forms part of the research program 2 led by Professor Michael Kjær. The project forms part of the research program two part by Professor Michael Kjær.
Supervisor: Professor Michael Kjær Supervisor: Prof. Michael Kjær
Co-supervisor: Associate Professor Henning Langberg Co-supervisor: Associate Professor Henning Langberg
Further information: Professor Michael Kjær, Further information: Professor Michael Kjaer, michaelkjaer@sund.ku.dk
4) Coordination of Preventive Medication in the Health Care System after Structural Reforms – a Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis of Barriers and Tools in a Complex Organization 4) Coordination of Preventive Medication in the Healthcare System after Structural Reforms – a Quantitative and qualitative Analysis of Barriers and Tools in a Complex Organization
The aim of the project is to study, how integrated plans can be developed for preventive medication among the elderly by coordination of decision making and practice across the many actors in health care. The aim of the project is two study, how integrated plan can be developed for preventive medication among the elderly by coordination of decision-making and practice across the many actors in healthcare. The project includes surveys among decision makers and qualitative analyses of decisions and practice related to preventive medication in a rapidly changing health care system. The project includes surveys among decision makers and qualitative analysis of decisions and practice related to preventive medication in a rapidly changing healthcare system. The project forms part of the research program 4 led by Professor Allan Krasnik. The project forms part of the research program of four part by Professor Allan Krasnik.
Supervisor: Professor Allan Krasnik Supervisor: Professor Allan Krasnik
Co-supervisor: Associate professor Karsten Vrangbæk Co-supervisor: Associate professor Karsten Vrangbæk
Further information: Professor Allan Krasnik, e-mail: Further information: Professor Allan Krasnik, e-mail: alk@sund.ku.dk
5 ) Diabetes Research Communication and the Changing Identities of Type 2 Diabetes Patients, 1960-2010 5) Diabetes Research Communications And The Changing Identities of Type 2 Diabetes Patients, 1960-2010
The aim of the project is to investigate how the identity of diabetic patients has changed in the course of the last half century, from the 1960s, when research communication was largely restricted to short consultations between authoritative doctors and compliant patients supported by leaflets and other printed material, to the the current situation, where the identity of the competent type 2 diabetes patient is constructed in a complex research communicative landscape populated by a variety of communicating actors, including the national health care system, pharmaceutical and medical device companies and active patient organizations. The project is part of research program 5 led by Associate Professor Lene Otto and Medical Museion´s new program for health science communication led by Professor Thomas Soderqvist. The aim of the project is to investigate how the identity of diabetic patients has changed in the course of the last half century, from the 1960s, when research communication was Largely restricted two short consultations between authoritative doctors and compliant patient supported by leaflets and other printed material, to the the current situation, where the identity of the competent type 2 diabetic patient is constructed in a complex research communicative landscape populated by a variety of communicating actors, including the national healthcare system, pharmaceutical and medical device companies and active patient organizations . The project is part of research program five part by Associate Professor Lene Otto and Medical Museion’s new program for health science communication context by Professor Thomas Soderqvist.
Supervisor: Professor Thomas Söderqvist Supervisor: Professor Thomas Söderqvist
Further Information: Professor Thomas Söderqvist, Further Information: Professor Thomas Söderqvist, thss@sund.ku.dk
PhD Qualifications, Conditions, and Procedure PhD Qualifications, Conditions, and Procedures
The successful applicant must hold a Masters degree or have submitted the thesis, which should be approved before employment. The successful applicant must hold a Masters degree or have submitted the Thesis, Which should be approved before employment. Relevant course work, previous research, and practical experience should be described. Relevant coursework, previous research, and practical experience should be described. The applicant should have a high level of academic achievement within the chosen field and should also have the ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team. The applicant should have a high level of academic achievement Within the chosen field and should also have the ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
The grant is for a three year stipend under condition that the project is accepted for the PhD study course at the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Copenhagen. The grant is for a three year stipend under the condition that the project is accepted for the PhD study course at the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Copenhagen.
The position is 3-yearly and is carried in accordance with “Aftale mellem AC og Finansministeriet om lønnede ph.d.-stipendiater” (Agreement between the Danish Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC) on salaried scholarships). The position is three-yearly and is carried in accordance with “Agreement between the AC and Finance on salaried doctoral fellows” (Agreement between the Danish Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC) on Salaried scholarships). As scholarship holders are included in the agreements regarding ?Ny Løn? As scholarship holders are included in the agreements regarding? New Salary? (new salary), the salary is set as a result of an individual salary negotiation. (New salary), the salary is seen as a result of an individual salary negotiation. The scholarship holder is obligated – with no further salary – to carry out tasks in connexion with lectures etc. for up to 840 working hours in the duration of the 3 year employment. The scholarship includes ice cream obligated – with no further salary – to carry out tasks in connexion with lectures, etc. for up to 840 working hours in the duration of the three year employment.
Applications (in English or Danish) should include a short project proposal (max. 2 pages), academic transcripts, copies of degrees, and a CV. Applications (in English or Danish) should include a short project proposal (max. 2 pages), academic transcripts, copies of degrees, and a CV.
Deadline and Submission Deadline and Submission
Deadline is July 6, 2010 at 12.00 . Deadline is July 6, 2010 at 12:00. Material received after this time will not be considered. Material received after this time will not be considered.
Applications should be submitted electronically only and in one single file to: Applications should be submitted electronically and only in one single file to:
Center for Healthy Aging Center for Healthy Aging
Att.: Tina Gottlieb Attn.: Tina Gottlieb
Panum Instituttet Panum Institute
Fakultetssekretariatet Faculty Secretariat
Blegdamsvej 3B Blegdamsvej 3B
2200 København N 2200 Copenhagen N
E-mail: ansoegninger-cesa@sund.ku.dk E-mail: ansoegninger-cesa@sund.ku.dk
All interested parties are encouraged to apply for the positions, regardless of age, sex, race, religion or ethnicity. All interested parties are encouraged to apply for the position, regardless of age, sex, race, religion or ethnicity.
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