University of Bergen

The University of Bergen (UiB) is an internationally recognised research university with more than 14,000 students and close to 3,500 employees at seven faculties. The university is located in the heart of Bergen. Our main contribution to society is excellent basic research and education across a wide range of disciplines.

Sars International Centre for Marine Molecular Biology (Sars Centre) is situated at the Marineholmen campus together with other research institutes at the University. The Sars Centre is partner with European Molecular Biological Laboratory (EMBL) in Heidelberg, Germany and is organized directly under the Rector at UiB.

A 16-month Research fellow position (code 1109) is available at the Sars International Centre for Marine Molecular Biology (www.sars.no), in the research group headed by Eric Thompson. The position will be available from 01 November 2018. The position is opened to investigate specific roles of duplicated genes in the Chromosomal Passenger Complex in regulating faithful chromosome segregation during very rapid embryonic cell cycles.

About project/work tasks:

The project will be conducted at the Sars International Centre for Marine Molecular Biology (Bergen, Norway) in the group “Chromatin and Cell Cycle Dynamics in Urochordates” of Prof. Eric Thompson. The successful candidate will use molecular, embryological and advanced microscopy tools to understand the functions of duplicated INCENP paralogs in regulating M-phase events and exploring possible functional promiscuity in complexes with Aurora A as well as Aurora B kinases.

Qualifications and personal qualities:

• The applicant must hold a PhD or equivalent degree 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 motivation to perform research at an internationally competitive level
• Solid experience in microinjection of both embryos and ovaries
• Skills in molecular cloning and gene knockdown/knockout approaches
• A sound theoretical knowledge of cell cycle regulation, and particularly, mechanisms controlling chromosome segregation is highly preferred
• Ability to work both independently and in close collaboration with others in a structured manner
• Proficiency in both written and oral English

We can offer

• A good and professionally challenging working environment
• Salary at pay grade 59 upon appointment (Code 1109), currently NOK 515.200 gross p.a. 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 must be in English and include:

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

The application and appendices with certified translations into English must be uploaded at Jobbnorge. "Apply for this job". 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 will not be considered.

Closing date for applications: 17 September 2018.

General information:

Further information about the position and project can be obtained from Group Leader Eric Thompson, tlf +47 55 58 43 46, email eric.thompson@uib.no.

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.

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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