LEDIG STILLING VED UIT NORGES ARKTISKE UNIVERSITET
Research position in pulmonary drug delivery of antimicrobials at Department of Pharmacy
Deadline: 25.05.2025
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UiT The Arctic University of Norway is a multi-campus research university and the northernmost university of the world. Our central location in the High North, our broad and diverse research and study portfolio, and our interdisciplinary qualities make us uniquely suited to meet the challenges of the future. At UiT you can explore global issues from a close-up perspective.
The Faculty of Health Sciences at UiT The Arctic University of Norway represents a newly created entity gathering almost all possible health study programs. This facilitates an unique interdisciplinarity and innovation in health education and research. We work closely with the services in the North to solve tomorrow's challenges.
UiT The Arctic University of Norway, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Pharmacy, has a Research position available for a period of 3 years affiliated with the Drug Transport and Delivery Research group and project Smart nanotechnology for pulmonary delivery of new generation antimicrobial peptides to combat respiratory superinfections (SNAPPS).
The position is available for commencement from May 2025.
The Department of Pharmacy consists of seven research groups: Drug Transport and Delivery, Cell Signalling and Targeted Therapy, Natural Products and Medicinal Chemistry, Microbiology, Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacoepidemiology, Infection Biology, and Computational Pharmacology. The Department has around 30 permanent positions. In addition, there is a variable number of PhD students, postdocs and part time positions. The Department is responsible for a bachelor’s and a master’s program in pharmacy. Teaching is given at both undergraduate and graduate levels. For more information, visit the Department’s web pages: https://uit.no/farmasi
About the group
The Drug Transport and Delivery Research group currently consist of two professors and two associate professors, two technicians as well as several PhD students/PostDocs. In addition, an externally funded young investigator’s group is also a part on scientific environment. The members of the research group are, in addition to research, also responsible for courses in pharmaceutics and biopharmaceutics at bachelor, master and PhD level. You can learn more about the research group by visiting the Drug Transport and Delivery Research Group (DTD) | UiT. The project is a collaborative project with the industrial partners, and is thus a multidisciplinary project funded by Norwegian Research Council.
About the research project
The research project is focused on pulmonary delivery of liposomes to lower respiratory tract for efficient delivery of novel antimicrobials. We aim to develop advanced delivery systems comprising proprietary antimicrobials with antiviral and antibacterial properties. The project involves multidisciplinary research within the fields of drug delivery, nanotechnology, microbiology and product development. The industrial partners will be actively involved in the project by imparting the industrial relevance and opportunity for commercialization.
We strongly encourage career development not only limited to authorship of research manuscripts arising from this work, but also including conferences and networking.
Contact
For further information about the position and project, please contact Professor Dr. Natasa Skalko-Basnet. e-mail: natasa.skalko-basnet@uit.no, phone +47 776 46 640.
General questions concerning the organization of the working environment, such as the physical state of the place of employment, health service, possibility for flexible working hours, and similar, may be directed to the head of administration at the Department of Pharmacy, UiT, Célia Nilssen, phone: +47 776 48 395, e-mail: celia.nilssen@uit.no.
Qualification requirements
The successful applicant must have completed a PhD degree in drug delivery, microbiology or molecular biology. Prior experience with liposomes as drug delivery systems will be considered particularly advantageous. Hands-on experience in any type of product development or experiment optimization is beneficial.
Demonstrated multidisciplinary skills and a strong publication record, including lead authorships, will be considered in shortlisting applicants. Researchers with experience from relevant multidisciplinary projects are particularly welcome to apply.
Good communication skills in English, both written and orally, are required. Proficiency in Norwegian is advantageous.
The candidate should be able to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Personal suitability and motivation for the position will be strongly emphasised.
We can offer
Interesting work tasks in a cutting-edge multidisciplinary research project
A vibrant international research community
A good academic environment with dedicated colleagues
Good career opportunities
A large degree of independence in work
State-of-the-art research infrastructure
Flexible working hours and a state collective agreement
Pension scheme through the state pension fund
Working conditions
The successful candidate must be willing to get involved in the ongoing development of their department and the University as a whole.
Remuneration of researcher positions is in accordance with the appropriate State salary scale code 1109. A compulsory contribution of 2% to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund will be deducted.
How to apply
Application and submitted documents (see below) should be sent electronically via the application form available on www.jobbnorge.no. Candidates that do not provide required documentation or cannot prove the equivalence to required degree will not be considered for the position.
Your application must include:
Cover letter explaining your motivation and research interests
CV containing an overview of education, positions, supervised professional training and professional work
Copies of diplomas, diploma supplements and transcripts (all degrees, translated to English or a Scandinavian language; certified copies must be provided upon request)
Documentation of English proficiency. This website states how English proficiency shall be documented
2-3 reference letters with contact details of the referees
List of academic works identifying up to 5 selected academic works to be attached. (The doctoral thesis is here counted as one work.)
Description of the attached works, and a short description of other works to show breadth of output
The documentation has to be in English or a Scandinavian language. Applications will only be considered if all requested application documents are received before the application deadline. We only accept applications sent via www.jobbnorge.no.
Assessment
The applicants will be assessed by an expert committee. The committee’s mandate is to undertake an assessment of the applicants’ research qualifications based on the application documents and related to the requirements for the position.
During the assessment process, emphasis will be placed on the applicant’s potential for research as shown by:
PhD thesis within the specified fields
International research experience
Publication list
Experience and skills in laboratory work relevant for the project
Documented ability to work independently
Skills in scientific writing in English
Knowledge and interest of the project’s specific topic
Experience with innovation projects
In addition, consideration may be given to work experience or other activities of significance for the project. The applicants who are assessed as the best qualified will be invited to an interview. The interview serves, among other things, to clarify the applicant’s personal suitability for the position.
General information
The appointment is made in accordance with State regulations and guidelines at UiT. At our website, you will find more information for applicants.
According to the Norwegian Freedom and Information Act (Offentleglova) information about the applicant may be included in the public applicant list, also in cases where the applicant has requested non-disclosure.
