PhD student for research within peritonitis

A position as a PhD student for research within the area of acute surgery and the immune response in patients with peritonitis is available at Center for Surgical Science (CSS) for a period of 3 years starting from first of August 2024.

Are you interested in acute surgery, immunology and clinical research to optimize surgical outcomes? Then you might be the doctor we are looking for, for a PhD project at Center for Surgical Science at Zealand University Hospital, Køge.

CSS and research
CSS consists of a group of medical doctors and students, molecular biologists, data scientists, bioinformaticians, data engineers, nurses, laboratory technicians, physiotherapists and dieticians. Our aim is to improve the treatment of patients with surgical diseases, minimize morbidity and optimize clinical outcomes. Through a cross-disciplinary research approach, we utilize the full spectrum of the available health information to tailor multi-modal interventions and characterize key issues for patients undergoing surgery in order to individualize pre-, intra- and postoperative treatment.

The benefits of being a PhD student at Center for Surgical Science
At CSS we are engaged in examining innovative interventions before, during and after surgery. We include both clinical and translational research methodologies. As such, CSS is heading international projects concerning the development of personalized medicine in the perioperative period.

Project/job description
We are looking for a skilled doctor for an ambitious PhD project, with an interest in surgery and how surgical trajectories can be tailored to individual patients in order to improve outcomes.
As a PhD student your daily work will be at the Department of Surgery at Zealand University Hospital in Køge. You will be part of a dedicated team that aims to implement evidence-based prehabilitation methods and predictive models on a national scale. You will have direct support from specialists within all the relevant fields at our research unit, and receive aid in how to apply for relevant project approvals and potential funding opportunities.

The position involves the opportunity to engage in other research areas such as inflammatory bowel disease and the immune response in this patient group.

You will gain knowledge and experience in clinical, translational and big data research.
A detailed plan will be made for your PhD period, and you will be introduced to the department and undergo a thorough training before you start.

Qualifications
• You must hold a master’s degree in medicine.
• Preferably have published before in peer reviewed journals
• Have special interest in performing clinical trials in the field of oncology or surgery.
• You are dedicated, conscientious and thorough in your work
You are required to possess good communication skills in Danish and English and to be a visible, involved participant in the unit’s activities, and willing to engage in collaborations across sectors. Previous experience with clinical research and from clinical research groups is an advantage

Application must include
• Motivation letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Diploma and documentation of education
• Documentation of relevant research experience and/or publications

Application deadline
Please submit your application no later than 30.06.2024.

Terms of employment
The employment is full time, 37 hours per week and we guarantee salary during employment. You must enroll as a PhD student at the Graduate School at the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen. Tuition fee will be covered by Region Zealand.
Medical doctors are employed according to the collective agreement of the Danish Medical Association.

Questions
For further information about the position, please contact Professor Ismail Gögenur, tel. 2633 6426, [email protected]

Interviews are expected to be held immediately after deadline.

Om os
Den 1. januar 2024 fusionerede Sjællands Universitetshospital (SUH) med Nykøbing F. Sygehus (NFS). Som et af Danmarks største akutsygehuse driver og udvikler vi sygehusene i Køge, Roskilde og Nykøbing F. Vi har aktivitet på alle regionens sygehuse, og vi betjener alle regionens patienter med specialiserede sundhedsydelser samt tilbyder sundhedsydelser inden for 32 forskellige lægelige specialer.

Som Danmarks seneste universitetshospital søger vi at omdefinere tilgangen til, hvordan sundhedsfaglige ydelser leveres i regionen. Vi stræber efter at sikre lige sundhedstilbud for alle. Med øget fokus på uddannelse, forskning og innovation arbejder vi ud fra tankesættet om at bygge bro over afstande, etablere tværfaglige fællesskaber og bringe specialiseret behandling tættere på borgerne.

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Såfremt du har spørgsmål, er du velkommen til at kontakte:

Navn
Ismail Gögenur

Email
[email protected]

Stilling
Led.ovl/prof/pers.led

Telefon
26336426

Navn
Mia Kristina Stubseid Sørensen

Email
[email protected]

Stilling
Klinisk assistent

Telefon
47323012

ARBEJDSSTED
Sjællands Universitetshospital, Køge

QUICKNR.
035461

JOBTYPE
Fuld tid

OPSLÅET
20. juni 2024

ANSØGNINGSFRIST
30. juni 2024

ANSÆTTELSESSTARTDATO
1. august 2024