University of Bergen

The University of Bergen (UiB) is an internationally recognised research university with more than 14,000 students and close to 3,500 employees at six faculties. The university is located in the heart of Bergen. Our main contribution to society is excellent basic research and education across a wide range of disciplines.

At the Faculty of Medicine, Department of Biomedicine, a full-time position as a researcher is available for one (1) year The position is part of the project «Understanding the molecular mechanism of Plasmodium actin-based gliding motility» financed by the Norwegian Research Council.

About the Department/Project

The research group is working on understanding the molecular mechanisms behind the actomyosin-based gliding motility of the malaria parasite.

Research position

This project focuses on molecular structural biology and imaging approaches for understanding the structure and function of the actin-myosin motor of the malaria parasite.

For further information about the project and the position, please contact Professor Inari Kursula, e-mail: Inari.Kursula@uib.no or phone: +47 55 58 68 46.

Qualifications and qualities

• The candidate must hold a PhD degree in biophysics, biochemistry, or a related discipline
• The successful applicant must have experience in (i) protein biochemistry, in particular expression and purification of recombinant proteins from baculovirus-infected insect cells and characterization of protein complexes, (ii) using fluorescence microscopy for characterization of motor protein function in vitro, and (iii) 3D protein structure determination using X-ray crystallography and cryo-EM
• The applicant must be experienced in supervision of students and have a successful track record in writing manuscripts for publication and grant applications
• The candidate should be able to work independently and interactively in a team setting, be motivated and responsible, and also have a high work capacity and enthusiasm for research.
• Experience in carrying out work within international collaborations is an advantage
• The candidate must be fluent in written and oral English. Basic skills in written and oral Norwegian are an advantage

We can offer

• A good and challenging work environment in research front of structural biology
• Starting salary will be found at level 59 - 62 (code 1109/salary scale 24.3 – 24.6), currently NOK 515 200 – 544 400 gross p.a. for a fulltime position; following ordinary meriting regulations. A pension contribution of 2 % will be deducted and deposited to the state pension scheme
• A good pension scheme in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
• Inclusive workplace (IW)
• Good welfare benefits

For more information regarding what the University of Bergen can offer its employees please visit:

http://www.uib.no/en/poa/74243/what-can-university-bergen-offer-its-employees

Recruitment to state employment

State employment shall reflect the multiplicity of the population at large to the highest possible degree. The University of Bergen has therefore adopted a personnel policy objective to ensure that we achieve a balanced age and sex composition and the recruitment of persons of various ethnic backgrounds. Persons of different ethnic backgrounds and persons with disabilities are therefore encouraged to apply for the position.

The University of Bergen applies the principles of public openness when recruiting staff to scientific positions. Information about the applicant may be made public even though the applicant has requested not to be named in the list of applicants. The applicant will be notified if their request is not respected.

The successful applicant must comply with the guidelines that apply to the position at any time.

The application

You send your CV and application with attachments electronically via Jobbnorge by clicking on the button marked “Apply for this job”.

The application must include:

• a brief letter of application stating your motivation for the position, why you are applying and why this position is perfect for you
• witnessed copies of diplomas and relevant certificates (applicants with education from other countries than Norway must enclose diplomas in both the original language and authorized translations)
• publications and academic work (pdf) (max 10) and a list of these
• Doctoral thesis (pdf)
• two referees (name and contact information)

The applications with attachments are sent electronically to the expert committee with the information and attachments uploaded in Jobbnorge at closing date.

Further information about our employment process can be found here.

Closing date for applications: 28 October 2018

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