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Researcher position on annelid light sensation and nervous system development

Deadline: 31.01.2020

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Researcher position on annelid light sensation and nervous system development

There is a vacancy for a short-term researcher position (January – August 2020) at the Sars Centre in the research group headed by Dr. Harald Hausen. The position is on nervous system development and molecular characterization of photoreceptor cells in the annelid Malacoceros fuliginosus. The position is funded by the Research Council of Norway and the University of Bergen and is available immediately. The Sars Centre belongs to the University of Bergen and is partner with the European Molecular Biological Laboratory (EMBL) .

About the project/work tasks:

The research group headed by Dr. Harald Hausen is working on organ system and cell type evolution with a focus on sensory systems and nervous system organization in the invertebrate group of lophotrochozoans. The announced project aims developmental and functional characterization of different photoreceptors in the larva of the annelid Malacoceros fuliginosus and studies on the role of pioneer neurons in the development of annelid nervous systems. The experimental approaches include gene expression studies and pharmacological experiments perturbing the nervous system development. The successful candidate is expected to contribute to the further development of the project in line with his/her interests.

Qualifications and personal qualities:

  • The applicant must hold a Norwegian PhD or an equivalent degree within biology or molecular biology or must have submitted his/her doctoral thesis for assessment prior to the application deadline. It is a condition of employment that the PhD has been awarded
  • Strong background in invertebrate neural development and photoreceptors
  • Strong background in molecular biological methods and imaging
  • Experience in experimental studies in marine larvae
  • Experience in culture of marine invertebrates
  • Strong interest in sensory biology and animal evolution
  • Ability to work both independently and in close collaboration with others in a structured manner
  • Personal communication skills to interact with the scientific environment are required
  • Proficiency in both written and oral English

We can offer:

  • A good and professionally challenging working environment
  • Salary at pay grade 59 (currently NOK 522.800, code 1109/salary frame 24, alt. 3) upon appointment. Further promotions are made according to length of service in the position
  • Enrolment in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
  • A position in an inclusive workplace (IA enterprise)
  • Gode welfare benefits

Your application in English must include:

  • A brief account of the applicant’s research interests and motivation for applying for the position
  • The names and contact information for two reference persons. One of these must be the applicant’s main PhD supervisor
  • CV
  • Transcripts and diplomas and official confirmation that the doctoral thesis has been submitted
  • Relevant certificates/references
  • List of publications or other relevant scientific work

The application and appendices with certified translations into English must be uploaded at JobbNorge. Please note that applications will be assessed only with the information available in JobbNorge when the deadline expires. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that all relevant attachments are submitted by the deadline.

Application Deadline: January 31, 2020

General information:

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The state labour force shall reflect the diversity of Norwegian society to the greatest extent possible. Age and gender balance among employees is therefore a goal. It is also a goal to recruit people with immigrant backgrounds. People with immigrant backgrounds and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply for the position.

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