Veterinærinstituttet er en forsknings- og kunnskapsorganisasjon underlagt Landbruks- og matdepartementet og Nærings- og fiskeridepartementet.
Instituttets visjon "God helse hos dyr, fisk og mennesker" skal nås gjennom tydelige mål og gjennom et strategisk, faglig samarbeide med partnere i over 40 land i tillegg til Norge.
Instituttet avdekker og avverger smittsomme sykdommer og andre trusler mot helsen til dyr, fisk, mennesker og miljø. Sammen med myndigheter og næringsliv arbeider vi også strategisk for god dyrevelferd, trygg mat og bærekraftige bionæringer.
Veterinærinstituttet er et nasjonalt referanselaboratorium på over 30 områder og internasjonalt referanselaboratorium for Verdens dyrehelseorganisasjon (WOAH) på flere områder.
Veterinærinstituttet har rundt 330 ansatte som sammen skal løse vårt viktige samfunnsoppdrag fordelt i våre lokaler i Tromsø, Harstad, Trondheim, Bergen, Sandnes og på hovedkontoret på Ås i Viken.
For ytterligere informasjon om oss viser vi til våre hjemmesider: www.vetinst.no.
The Research Group Chemistry and Toxinology counts 17 persons. The research group is active in biomedical research and development activities with a special emphasis on animal health, fish health and feed and food safety.We have a broad expertise, specialized in mycology and natural toxins (biotoxins) such as mycotoxins and toxins from marine and freshwater algae (phycotoxins), including their chemistry, organisms of origin, mode of action and ecological roles.
We are able to isolate, purify and chemically characterise almost any biomolecule from living organisms, develop quantitative assays for that molecule, study its biological effects and determine its biotransformation pathways in animals and humans.This position gives the opportunity to work with state-of-the-art instruments in relevant One Health-related topics that are developing rapidly. You will be part of a forward-looking and capable research group.
The Norwegian Veterinary Institute is committed to diversity, and we therefore encourage anyone who is qualified to apply for the position, regardless of age, gender, and functional ability, gaps in CV, nationality or ethnic background.
Main tasks
Instrumental organic analytical chemistry
Take responsibility for applying for relevant projects in the field
Communicate on both popular science and recognized scientific platforms
Qualification requirements
PhD in a chemical / biochemical / biomedical field with main focus on organic analytical chemistry
Practical knowledge of qualitative and quantitative instrumental analysis
Excellent knowledge and extensive practical experience in Liquid Chromatography High Resolution Mass Spectrometry including structure determination using fragment analysis spectrometry and advanced processing of mass spectrometry data
Experience in advanced method development, high work capacity and the ability to familiarise themselves with new issues and techniques.
Experience in writing research applications and leading of research projects
Preferable qualifications:
Knowledge of organic synthesis of derivatives and coupling of conjugates is highly desirable.
Knowledge in metabolomics and/or proteomics.
Understanding of NMR for structure determination is an advantage.
Insight and understanding of chemistry in a biological context is an advantage.
Personal characteristics
We are looking for a motivated, positive and enterprising person who is professionally ambitious, independent and with good collaboration and networking skills.
It is expected that the candidate is innovative and has the ability and willingness to:
Acquire new knowledge (as the field develops very quickly)
Work independently and in a structured manner
Take advantage of the incredible opportunities our instrument park offers
Seek out the possibilities of interdisciplinary collaboration
Communicate chemistry on both popular science and recognised scientific platforms
The Norwegian Veterinary institute offers
Interesting positions with exciting and varied tasks.
A work environment characterized by a high level of competence, professional challenges and diversity.
A flexible and inclusive workplace.
Favourable agreements for loans and pension savings in the Government Pension Fund and for this contribution, 2% of salary is deducted.
The position is paid in accordance with the Government’s salary regulations. The position is placed as a researcher in position code 1109 or 1110 or 1183 depending on qualifications.
We look forward to receiving your application. CV, diploma, certificates and other relevant documents must accompany the application.
Note that CVs are used to compile a comprehensive public list of applicants. Exemptions from the public applicant’s list must be justified in the application. The request for exemption, if denied can result in the publication of the information. Applicants will however be notified if the request for a reservation is denied.
