Medical University of Gdańsk is seeking enthusiastic researchers willing to participate in the TEAM project: “Integrated measurement of arterial function and sympathetic nervous system activity: development, validation and application of a new method”

Positions available:

• 3 Ph.D. student positions for a medical doctor (M.D.) or researchers with a university degree in engineering, computer sciences or life sciences (Positions #1, #2 and #3);
• 1 postdoc position for a medical doctor (M.D.) (Position #4);
• 1 postdoc position for a medical doctor (M.D.) or a researcher with a university degree in life sciences, engineering or computer sciences (Position #5);
• 1 student position (for a student of medicine) (Position #6).

Duration of contract: 1 May 2009 – 28 February 2013

Aim of the project
We propose a series of studies (Joint Programme of Research) directed at understanding the mechanisms underlying the development and progression of cardiovascular disease. We intend to develop, validate and apply a novel method of integrated measurement of arterial function and sympathetic nervous system activity in humans. The Joint Programme of Research (JPR) will consist of two research packages:

JPR 1. Development and validation of a new method of integrated measurement of arterial function and sympathetic nervous system activity.

JPR 2. Application of this new method in studies assessing:

1. determinants of sympathetic neural traffic in normal humans and hypertensive patients;
2. baroreflex function in healthy humans and patients with hypertension, particularly those with resistant hypertension.
3. cardiovascular risk stratification in patients with history of transient ischaemic attack (TIA);
4. cardiovascular regulation in patients with obstructive sleep apnea.

How to apply?

Candidates fulfilling requirements (see below) and willing to participate in the TEAM research project should send required documents to Prof. Krzysztof Narkiewicz (e-mail address: knark@amg.gda.pl) before March 23rd 2009, writing “TEAM” as the message subject. Please specify the position of your interest (#1, #2, #3, #4, #5 or #6).

Candidates should put in their application a declaration of permission for personal data treatment required for recruitment procedure.

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered in the competition process.

Recruitment procedure

Recruitment for the project will be carried out in an open, two-step procedure. Candidates’ merits will be judged both qualitatively as well as quantitatively. The first step of the recruitment will be based on the review of the submitted applications. The second step of the recruitment procedure – interview of the selected candidates – will be carried out on March 30,_2009. Successful candidates will be notified within 1 week after the interview. Results of the contest will be made public (www) on April 10, 2009. The decisions are final and appeals are not considered.

Further informations  please open webpage below:

http://www.amg.gda.pl/attachment/attachment/4917/TEAM_project_-_recruitment.pdf

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