University of Bergen

The University of Bergen is a renowned educational and research institution, organised into seven faculties and approximately 54 institutes and academic centres. Campus is located in the centre of Bergen with university areas at Nygårdshøyden, Haukeland, Marineholmen, Møllendalsveien and Årstad. 

There are five departments and eight centres at Faculty of Medicine.

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The Faculty of Medicine - Department of Biomedicine

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Through robust and close interaction with the world around us - globally, nationally and locally - we shall be instrumental in building a society based on knowledge, skills and attitudes.

Do you want to take part in shaping the future? 

Researcher in Structural Biology of Proteolipid Membranes

At the Faculty of Medicine, Department of Biomedicine, a full-time temporary researcher position is available. The position is externally financed by the Norwegian Research Council and a part of the project “BIOPROM”. The position has financing for 1.5 years. The startup date will be as soon as possible

About the project/work tasks:

• Production of recombinant integral and peripheral membrane proteins

• Participating in structural and biophysical studies on myelin proteolipid membrane models

• Using local and international research infrastructures

• Analysing and reporting experimental data

• Supervision of MSc/PhD students

• Participation in international, multidisciplinary collaborations

Qualifications and personal qualities:

• The applicant must hold a relevant Norwegian PhD or equivalent doctoral degree

• The applicant must have experience in molecular structural biology, as well as protein and/or membrane biophysics

• Applicants with experience in structural biology of integral and peripheral membrane proteins are particularly welcome to apply

• The applicant should be experienced in supervision, presenting scientific data, and writing manuscripts and grant applications

• Personal qualities, including the ability to work independently and cooperate within a diverse international team, will be evaluated

• The applicant must be motivated, reliable, and responsible and have enthusiasm for science

• The candidate must be fluent in written and spoken English

• Experience with international collaborative projects and the use of international large-scale research infrastructures is an advantage

We can offer:

• A supportive working environment in the field of membrane structural biology, with a focus on diversity, personal development, and well-being
• Salary NOK 635 400 (code 1109, pay grade 65), specialist NOK 657 300 (code 1109, pay grade 67) gross p.a. for a fulltime position. In the case of a highly qualified applicant, a higher salary may be considered.
• Enrolment in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
• Good welfare benefits

Your 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

• An overview of your education and work experience (CV)

• 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 (max 10 in PDF) and a list of these

• Your PhD thesis (in PDF)

• Two references (name and contact information)

  It is very important that each of the scholarly works on which the committee should place special emphasis, is attached in its entirety.

The application and appendices with certified translations into English or a Scandinavian language must be uploaded at Jobbnorge.

The following premise forms the basis for the post as researcher:

• The researcher will be a member of the research group of which the topic/project belongs to

• The salary shall if possible be 100 % covered by external financing

• The researcher shall actively contribute to attract external funding to the research project, both for her/his own position and other positions, from the Research Council of Norway, EU and other source

• The researcher is expected to have her/his research activity financed by the project of the researcher and the projects of the associated research group

• The Head of Department may allocate work for the Researcher related to specific research projects

• The researcher may participate in committee work and other administrative tasks within the University of Bergen

• The researcher has no teaching duties, but is expected to supervise master students and PhD candidates when this is a natural part of the research activity of the research group

• The researcher may apply for competence promotion according to the regulations for promotions 

General information:

Further information about the position can be obtained from: 

• Prof. Petri Kursula, e-mail: petri.kursula@uib.no

UiB must follow Norway’s export control regulations when processing applications for this position.

The state labour force shall reflect the diversity of Norwegian society to the greatest extent possible. People with immigrant backgrounds and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply for the position. 

The University of Bergen applies the principles of public access to information when recruiting staff for academic positions.

Information about applicants may be made public even if the applicant has asked not to be named in the list of persons who have applied. The applicant must be notified if the request to be omitted is not met.

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