PhD fellowship in Mandibular advancement device and continuous positive airway pressure for treatment of obstructive sleep apnoea

Job title:

PhD fellowship in Mandibular advancement device and continuous positive airway pressure for treatment of obstructive sleep apnoea

Company:

Ku – Sund – Panum Kbh N

Job description

We are offering a PhD fellowship in orthodontics, oral physiology and sleep medicine commencing 1st September 2025.The overall aim of this project is to examine treatment effect and side-effects between Mandibular Advancement Device (MAD) and Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) treatments in patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA).The specific aims of the project are to:

• compare treatment effect of MAD and CPAP in patients with moderate OSA
• analyse the significance of Drug-Induced Sedation Endoscopy (DISE) and craniofacial morphology for MAD and CPAP treatments effect
• analyse the significance of DISE and craniofacial morphology for side-effects in dental occlusion and oro-facial function during MAD treatment

Project descriptionThe primary treatment options for OSA patients are CPAP and MAD. CPAP treatment is superior to MAD treatment, but many patients cannot tolerate CPAP treatment and seek MAD treatment. MAD treatment effect varies because of differences in patient selection and control of MAD-treatment. The aim of the project was therefore to compare treatment effect of MAD and CPAP and examine the significance of upper airway and craniofacial morphology for MAD and CPAP treatments effect and eventual side-effects of the treatments. The project involves a 4-year interdisciplinary, randomised, blinded, prospective longitudinal crossover study including 70 OSA patients. The project can contribute to identifying which OSA patients will benefit from MAD treatment which is extremely important for the individual patient and socio-economically.Our group and research
The research team is interdisciplinary and comprises the supervisors enrolled in the project.SupervisionThe project will be carried out under the supervision of:

• Principle supervisor: Professor, PhD, Dr Odont, Specialist in Orthodontics Liselotte Sonnesen, Section for Oral Health, Society and Technology, Department of Odontology, University of Copenhagen
• Co-supervisor: Professor, PhD, Dr Odont, Merete Bakke, Section for Oral Health, Society and Technology, Department of Odontology, University of Copenhagen
• Co-supervisor: consultant doctor, PhD, Eva Kirkegaard Kiær, Danish Centre for Sleep Surgery, Rigshospitalet-Blegdamsvej
• Co-supervisor: Professor, PhD, Dr Med, Poul Jennum, Danish Centre for Sleep Medicine, Rigshospitalet-Glostrup

Start: 1st September 2025Duration: 3 years full time, or 4 years part time after agreementJob description
Your key tasks as a PhD student at the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences are:

• Carrying through an independent interdisciplinary research project under supervision.

• Completing PhD courses or other equivalent education corresponding to approximately 30 ECTS points.
• Participating in active research environments including a stay at another research team and attending the events arranged by The Graduate programme for Oral Sciences, Forensic Medicine and Bioanthropology (RIO).
• Obtaining experience with teaching or other types of dissemination related to your PhD project.
• Teaching and disseminating your knowledge.
• Writing a PhD thesis on the grounds of your project.

Key criteria for the assessment of applicants
Applicants must have qualifications corresponding to a master’s degree in Dentistry (DDS) and must be able to communicate in Danish/Scandinavian, as all patient records are required to be kept in Danish/ Scandinavian. Please note that your master’s degree must be equivalent to a Danish master’s degree (two years).Other important criteria are:

• The grade point average achieved
• Professional qualifications relevant to the PhD project
• Previous publications
• Relevant work experience
• Other professional activities
• A curious mind-set with a strong interest in interdisciplinary research collaboration
• Language skills
• A documented interest in Orthodontics

Place of employmentThe place of employment is at the Department of Odontology, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen. We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in a dynamic and inspirational research environment. Our research facilities include modern laboratories and clinical facilities necessary for conducting the project.Terms of employment
The average weekly working hours are 37 hours per week (full time, 3 year duration), or 27.75 hours per week (part time, 4 year-duration).The position is limited to a period of 3 years (full time) or 4 years (part time). The start date is 1st September 2025.The employment is conditioned upon the applicant’s successful enrolment as a PhD student at the Graduate School at the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen. This requires submission and acceptance of an application for the specific project formulated by the applicant.The PhD study must be completed in accordance with The Ministerial Order on the PhD programme (2013) and the faculty’s rules on achieving the degree.Salary, pension and terms of employment are in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Taxation and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State. Depending on seniority, the monthly salary starts at approximately 30,800 DKK/Roughly 4,100 EUR (April 2025 level) plus pension.Questions
For specific information about the PhD fellowship, please contact the principal supervisor, Liselotte Sonnesen on e-mail alson@sund.ku.dkGeneral information about PhD studies at the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences is available at the Graduate School’s website:Application procedure
Your application must be submitted electronically by clicking ‘Apply now’ below. The application must include the following documents in PDF format:1. Motivated letter of application (max. one page)2. CV incl. education, experience, language skills and other skills relevant for the position3. Certified copy of original Master of Science diploma and transcript of records in the original language, including an authorized English translation if issued in other language than English or Danish/Scandinavian. If not completed, a certified/signed copy of a recent transcript of records or a written statement from the institution or supervisor is accepted. As a prerequisite for a PhD fellowship employment, your master’s degree must be equivalent to a Danish master’s degree. We encourage you to read more in the assessment database: . Please note that we might ask you to obtain an assessment of your education performed by the Ministry of Higher Education and Science4. Publication list (if possible)Application deadline: 23rd March 23.59pm CETWe reserve the right not to consider material received after the deadline, and not to consider applications that do not live up to the abovementioned requirements.The further process
After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the hiring committee. All applicants are then immediately notified whether their application has been passed for assessment by an unbiased assessor.The assessor makes a non-prioritized assessment of the academic qualifications and experience with respect to the above-mentioned area of research, techniques, skills and other requirements listed in the advertisement.Once the assessment work has been completed each applicant has the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that relates to the applicant him/herself.You find information about the recruitment process at:The applicants will be assessed according to the Ministerial Order no. 242 of 13 March 2012 on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities.The University of Copenhagen wish to reflect the diversity of society and encourage all qualified candidates to apply regardless of personal background.

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København

Job date

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 23:38:18 GMT

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