Job description

A permanent position is available at the Department of Molecular Medicine, Division of Physiology, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, for an Associate Professor in medicine in the subject area of physiology.

Current research activities in the Division of Physiology include topics related to the nervous system, the cardiovascular system, and functional interactions between them. We wish to recruit a candidate with a research focus in physiology that synergizes with the Division´s ongoing research, and more particularly in systems physiology.

As successful applicant, you will be able to establish a dynamic and innovative research program with potential to recruit high caliber PhD students and postdocs from external funding. You will be expected to initiate and lead research, supervise PhD candidates, secure external funding, participate in teaching and in exam duties and carry out administrative tasks. Further description of the Department, Division and position can be found here.

Qualification requirements

For Associate Professor:

• PhD or equivalent academic qualifications with a specialization in physiology
• A strong background in physiology research
• Documented pedagogical skills (formal education and/or experience)
• Experience with supervision of PhD or master students
• Successful acquisition of extramural funding
• Experience with project management as principal investigator
• Fluent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Fluent oral and written communication skills in Norwegian, Swedish or Danish, or a plan for obtaining this within 2 years (see formal regulations below).

We aim to recruit a candidate in a rising career phase who has already demonstrated a promising research trajectory. Candidates must fulfil all qualification requirements above. In addition, you must provide a clear research plan and external funding strategy. A degree in medicine (MD or equivalent) is considered an advantage but not mandatory for the position. High ambitions and quality of teaching, research and communication are expected.

Personal skills

• Ability to create an attractive and internationally competitive research environment
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Interest in teaching all topics of physiology and in developing courses and teaching activities for medical students

We offer

• A yearly salary of NOK 694 400 – 768 500 depending on qualifications in position as Associate Professor (position code 1011)
• A professionally stimulating working environment in a large interactive Department
• Good pension schemes
• Good welfare benefits
• The opportunity to apply for promotion to full professorship at a later stage
• Attractive welfare benefits and a generous pension agreement, in addition to Oslo’s family-friendly environment with its rich opportunities for culture and outdoor activities

How to apply

The application must include:

• A cover letter stating your motivation for the position and summarizing your scientific work and research interests
• A CV, including education, positions, pedagogical experience, administrative experience, past and current own funding, project coordination experience, and other relevant professional activities
• A research plan not exceeding 3 pages describing your research program and how it will synergize with ongoing research in the Division and Department
• A complete list of publications
• From the above list, a short-list of up to 5 publications particularly relevant for the position for which you should briefly specify your contribution and impact of the findings
• PhD diploma and if applicable, MD diploma
• A list of 3 references with name, relation to candidate, e-mail and phone number

In the evaluation, all these criteria will be explicitly assessed. An interview will be part of the appointment process; it will consist of a trial lecture on a pre-assigned teaching subject, a research seminar and an interview per se.

Application with attachments must be submitted via our online recruitment system. Please note that all documentation must be in English or a Scandinavian language.

Formal regulations

Please refer to the Rules for Appointments to Professorships and Associate Professorships at the University of Oslo, the Guide for Applicants and Members of the Assessment Committee and Rules for practicing the requirement for basic pedagogical competence at the University of Oslo.

Pursuant to section 25(2) of the Freedom of Information Act, information concerning the applicant may be made public, even if the applicant has requested not to appear on the list of applicants.

The University of Oslo has a transfer agreement with all employees that is intended to secure the rights to all research results etc.

Inclusion and diversity are a strength. The University of Oslo has a personnel policy objective of achieving a balanced gender composition. We also want to have employees with diverse expertise, combinations of subjects, life experience and perspectives. We will make adjustments for employees who require this.

If there are qualified applicants with special needs, gaps in their CVs or immigrant backgrounds, we will invite at least one applicant in each of these groups to an interview.

Contactinformation

• Head of Division of Physiology, Associate Professor Torkel Hafting, torkel.hafting@medisin.uio.no
• Head of Department of Molecular Medicine, Professor Philippe Collas, philippe.collas@medisin.uio.no

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