Umeå University is giving an opportunity for high-caliber international students to apply for the Global Connections Fund. The study program is open for the academic session 2025/2026.

This scholarship aims to provide postdoctoral researchers with an opportunity to develop research independence while advancing knowledge in cancer research. The successful candidate will work on a project titled “Genetic- and chemical screens in C. elegans to identify suppressors of oncogenes in the MAPK-pathway”, focusing on drug discovery and genetic screening. The research will be conducted at the Translational Research Center in collaboration with the Chemical Biology Consortium Sweden.

Founded in 1965, Umeå University is one of Sweden’s premier institutions for higher education and research. Located in northern Sweden, it is known for its strong international collaborations, cutting-edge research, and interdisciplinary approach. The university offers a wide range of programs across various fields, including medicine, science, and technology.

Application Deadline: 31 March 2025

Brief Description

• University or Organization: Umeå University
• Department: Department of Diagnostics and Intervention
• Course Level: Postdoctoral Research
• Award: Salary
• Access Mode: Online
• Number of Awards: NA
• Nationality: International (non-Swedish institutions)
• The award can be taken in: Sweden

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: Open to international applicants who have obtained their doctoral degrees from a non-Swedish university.
• Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded within the field of cancer research, with a focus on the MAPK signaling pathway using Caenorhabditis elegans and human cell line models.
• Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:
• Must have completed a doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree no later than at the time of the decision about the scholarship recipient.
• The degree should have been obtained within the last three years unless exceptional circumstances apply.
• The doctoral degree should be in a relevant field.
• Strong background in genetic manipulation techniques and cell culture.
• Excellent communication skills in English (written and spoken).
• The applicant must fulfill the eligibility criteria for scholarships from the Kempe Foundations and the postdoctoral stipend requirements at Umeå University.
• Meriting criteria include experience with C. elegans, cancer biology, proteomics, or chemical genetics.

How to Apply

• The application should be written in English and submitted via Umeå University’s e-recruitment system (Varbi).
• Required documents must be in Word or PDF format.

For further details, contact:

• Principal Investigator: Oskar Hemmingsson ([email protected])
• Staff Scientist: Ola Billing ([email protected])
• Human Resource Coordinator: Marie Eriksson ([email protected])

Benefits

• A full-time postdoctoral scholarship for two years.
• Opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art laboratory with access to high-throughput screening technologies.
• Collaboration with leading researchers in cancer biology and chemical genetics.

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