University of Oslo

The University of Oslo is Norway’s oldest and highest rated institution of research and education with 28 000 students and 7000 employees. Its broad range of academic disciplines and internationally esteemed research communities make UiO an important contributor to society.

The research at the Department covers a broad range of subfields within physics and technology: From space research to medical physics. A good proportion of the research is interdisciplinary, and conducted in close cooperation with collaborators in Norway and abroad. Education and teaching are other essential activities. We offer a broad range of courses, and the Department is involved in several study programmes at bachelor’s and master’s level. Some of the best lecturers in Norway are amongst our employees, and we are proud of our prizewinning teaching and learning environment. The Department has 200 employees, of which 50 are permanent scientific positions. On a yearly basis 20 students complete their Ph.D. and 50 finish their M.Sc. degree.

Job description

Applications are invited for a researcher position in theoretical brain physics at the Department of Physics, University of Oslo. The position is funded by the NESD program in the US as part of the project ”BISC: Bioelectronic Interfacing to Sensory Cortex”. The position is expected to be for 3 years, and expected start date is in October 2018. Note that the position will depend on succesful finalization of contracts.

Project description

The successful candidate will develop and apply physics-based computational methods to model electrical measurement and stimulation of nerve cells to aid the design of a bioelectronic device.

The candidate will work in the internationally leading cross-disciplinary environment CINPLA (cinpla.org), a research center set up by the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. Presently, CINPLA includes about twenty biologists, physicists, and computer scientists co-localised in the building of Department of Biosciences at UiO.

The candidate will develop and use state-of-the-art computer simulation packages and national supercomputer resources.

Qualification requirements

The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences has a strategic ambition of being a leading research faculty. Candidates for this position will be selected in accordance with this, and expected to be in the upper segment of their class with respect to academic credentials.

Applicants must hold a PhD in computational neuroscience and should have previous research experience on modeling electrical stimulation of nerve cells by microelectrodes. The candidate must have demonstrated strong skills in developing codes for scientific computing. A good command of English is required.

We offer

• Salary NOK 497 000 – 576 100 per year, depending on qualifications in position as Researcher (position code 1109)
• A professionally stimulating working environment
• 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

An expert committee will evaluate the applications. Information and materials that should be considered by the committee must be submitted within the deadline. Applicants will normally be called in for interview.

The application must include:

• Application letter including a description of scientific interests, and the motivation for applying for the position
• CV (summarizing education, positions and academic work)
• Copies of educational certificates and transcript of records
• Complete list of publications and academic work
• Up to five highlighted publications
• Names and contact details of 1-2 references who have been asked to send reference letters

Foreign applicants are advised to attach an explanation of their University’s grading system. Please remember that all documents should be in English or a Scandinavian language. Applications with documents missing will not be considered further.

The application with attachments must be delivered in our electronic recruiting system. Foreign applicants are advised to attach an explanation of their University's grading system. Please note that all documents should be in English (or a Scandinavian language).

Formal regulations

Please refer to the regulations for the use of researcher positions:

http://www.uio.no/english/about/regulations/personnel/academic/rules-use-research-post.html

In accordance with the University of Oslo’s equal opportunities policy, we invite applications from all interested individuals regardless of gender or ethnicity. The University of Oslo has a goal of recruiting more women in academic positions. Women are encouraged to apply.

UiO has an agreement for all employees, aiming to secure rights to research results a.o.

Contact information

• Professor Gaute T. Einevoll, e-mail: gaute.einevoll@fys.uio.no.

For technical questions regarding the recruitment system, please contact HR Officer Therese Ringvold, e-mail: therese.ringvold@mn.uio.no, phone: +47 22 85 16 06.

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