Linköping University
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PhD student in Medical Science: new psychoactive substances, pharmacology, metabolomics, and machine learning Linköping University in Sweden
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Pharmacology
Funding
PhD student employment at Linköping University with salary determined by locally negotiated salary progression. The position normally lasts four years full-time equivalent, with possible extension up to five years depending on teaching and institutional duties. Initial employment is for one year and may be renewed for up to two years at a time based on progress.
Deadline
Oct 15, 2026
Country
Sweden
University
Linköping University
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Linköping University in Sweden is recruiting a PhD student in Medical Science within Professor Henrik Green’s research group at the Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, Division of Clinical Chemistry and Pharmacology.
The project focuses on new psychoactive substances and emerging drugs, with research topics including prevalence and trends, quantitative analysis, pharmacological effects, biomarkers of intoxication and cause of death, and improved detection, characterisation, and interpretation of these substances.
Research methods may include analysis of clinical and forensic samples using high-resolution mass spectrometry, in vitro pharmacological characterisation, metabolomics, and machine learning. The post also involves doctoral studies and may include teaching or other departmental duties up to 20% of full-time.
Applicants should have a Master’s level qualification or equivalent, with a relevant background such as biomedical laboratory science, medicine, biomedicine, pharmacy, or medical science. Strong interest in research, biology, chemistry, pharmacology, analytical chemistry, and biomedical laboratory science is expected, along with good English and Swedish skills. Experience with chromatography, sample handling, mass spectrometry, large datasets, and drug characterisation is an advantage.
The position is a PhD employment at Linköping University, normally for four years full-time equivalent, with possible extension up to five years depending on teaching and institutional duties. Salary follows locally negotiated PhD student progression.
To apply, submit your application online with a short statement of research interests and experience, CV, degree certificates and translations if needed, and optionally recommendation letters or supervisor contacts. Deadline: 15 October 2026.
Funding details
PhD student employment at Linköping University with salary determined by locally negotiated salary progression. The position normally lasts four years full-time equivalent, with possible extension up to five years depending on teaching and institutional duties. Initial employment is for one year and may be renewed for up to two years at a time based on progress.
What's required
Applicants must have a Master’s level degree or completed at least 240 credits, including at least 60 advanced credits, or equivalent knowledge. A three-year Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Laboratory Science and a one-year Master’s degree (60 higher education credits) in a relevant field such as biomedical laboratory science, medicine, biomedicine, pharmacy, medical science, or equivalent is expected. Candidates should have a strong interest in research, biology, chemistry, pharmacology, biomedical laboratory science, analytical chemistry, and societal challenges. Required are good written and spoken English and Swedish, ability to work independently and collaboratively, and personal qualities such as commitment, motivation, and communication skills. Experience with sample handling, chromatographic methods, basic pharmacological techniques, characterisation of pharmaceuticals/drugs, large datasets, metabolomics, chromatography, and mass spectrometric techniques is advantageous; teaching experience is desirable but not required.
How to apply
Apply through the university’s online application portal by clicking the Apply button. Submit a brief description of your research interests and relevant experience, a CV, copies of degree certificates and translations if applicable, and optionally letters of recommendation or contact details for previous research supervisors. Applications must arrive by the deadline.
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