There is a vacancy for a 14 month researcher position (code 1109) at the Sars Centre www.sars.no in the research group headed by Dr. Harald Hausen. The position is on electrophysiological and molecular characterization of photoreceptor cells in larval invertebrates. The position is funded by the Research Council of Norway and the University of Bergen and is available from February 2019. The Sars Centre belongs to the University of Bergen and is partner with the European Molecular Biology (EMBL) www.embl.de/.

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 characterization of the spectral sensitivity and sensory transduction in photoreceptor cells of larval lophotrochozoans to better understand the evolution of light sensation and the involved cell types. The experimental approaches include electrophysiological studies, biochemical manipulation of phototransduction and behavioral assays. 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 neurobiology and electrophysiology methods
• Experience with experimental studies in marine invertebrate larvae
• 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, code 1109 (currently NOK 515.200) 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)
• Good 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.

Applications by e-mail only will not be considered.

Application Deadline: 30. November 2018

General information:

Detailed information about the position can be obtained by contacting Group Leader Dr. Harald Hausen, tlf: +47 55584303, email: harald.hausen@uib.no.

The state labor 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.

We encourage women to apply. If multiple applicants have approximately equivalent qualifications, the rules pertaining to moderate gender quotas shall apply.

The University of Bergen applies the principle 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 on the list of persons who have applied. The applicant must be notified if the request to be omitted is not met.

The successful applicant must comply with the guidelines that apply to the position at all times.

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