The University of Oslo is Norway’s oldest and highest ranked educational and research institution, with 26 500 students and 7 200 employees. With its broad range of academic disciplines and internationally recognised research communities, UiO is an important contributor to society.
The Faculty of Dentistry is one of the leading odontological research and educational institutions in Europe. The faculty's research groups contribute top research within several odontological fields.
In addition to educating dentists and dental hygienists, the Faculty has Ph.D program and professional-oriented specialist education. The Faculty holds significant competence in the various research and clinical disciplines, with good interdisciplinary collaboration. It is a modern faculty with approximately 420 students and approximately 420 employees. The faculty is also Norway's largest dental clinic with approximately 55,000 patient visits a year. The Faculty of Dentistry has two departments: Institute of Clinical Dentistry and Department of Oral Biology.
For the necessary professional and social interaction, it is a prerequisite that you are physically present and available to the institution on a daily basis.
The appointment is carried out in accordance with the principles of the State Employees Act, and Export control (legislation that regulates the export of knowledge, technology and services). Candidates who, after assessment of the application and attachments, are considered to bein conflict with the criteria in the latter act, will not be able to be employed.
Project title: “Novel drivers of antibiotic resistance in oral streptococci”
Oral streptococci are among the most predominant and influential bacterial species inhabiting the oral environment. These microorganisms play a significant role in maintaining the complex microbial ecosystem of the mouth. However, they are also closely associated with various oral and dental infections. Their ability to adhere to oral surfaces, form biofilms, and interact with other microbial species makes them key players in the development and progression of these conditions. Moreover, oral streptococci are of particular concern due to their ecological significance as reservoirs for the emergence and dissemination of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
The oral cavity, being a dynamic environment with frequent exposure to antibiotics through medical and dental treatments, provides a fertile ground for the selection and propagation of resistant strains. These resistant bacteria not only pose challenges in managing oral infections but also have the potential to spread to other parts of the body or be transmitted to other individuals, contributing to the global public health issue of antibiotic resistance. Understanding the evolutionary behavior, interactions with drugs, and resistance mechanisms is therefore crucial for developing effective strategies to prevent and manage oral diseases, as well as to mitigate the broader implications of antibiotic resistance.
Your areas of responsibility will be
Manage your research project
Experimental design and execution
Write scientific papers and a PhD thesis
Presenting your work in national and international arenas
Qualification requirements
Applicants must hold a Master’s degree equivalent to a Norwegian Master’s degree in dentistry, applicant with oral microbiology background or in a field relevant to the research project could be considered.
The Master’s thesis must have a grade B or better in the Norwegian educational system
Candidates with a dental degree and knowledge on oral biology/oral microbiology will be preferred
Good written and oral proficiency in English and Norwegian (or another Scandinavian language)
Experience in the following methods will be advantageous:
Microbiological techniques, as well as computer-based analysis
Molecular biology techniques
Analysis of high-throughput datasets (DNA seq, microbiological data, competitive assays)
Publications in international peer-reviewed scientific journals
Personal skills
Ability to work independently and in an interdisciplinary scientific environment
Self-motivation, creativity, genuine curiosity about the subject, work discipline, professional ethics, and ambition
Strong practical and analytical skills
Good social and collaboration skills
High drive for science
The candidate is expected to initiate collaborations with PhD, and/or Master's and Bachelor's students in the specialty area
Employment in the position is based on a comprehensive assessment of all qualification requirements applicable to the position, including personal qualifications.
Selection criteria
To be admitted to the PhD programmes at the University of Oslo, an applicant must have a five year Master's degree or equivalent studies that have been recognised by the faculty as forming a sufficient basis for admission
The Faculties may stipulate additional admission requirements
To be employed as a PhD Research Fellow, admission to a doctoral program is required, or there must be a binding agreement for admission. Normally, one must apply for admission to a PhD program within 3 months after the start of the research project leading to the PhD degree
The fellowship requires admission to the PhD program at the Faculty of Dentistry
We need different perspectives in our work
UiO is an open and internationally oriented comprehensive university that strives to be an inclusive and diverse workplace and academic environment. You can read more about UiO’s work on equality, inclusion, and diversity at uio.no.
We fulfill our mission most effectively when we draw upon our variety of experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives. We are looking for great colleagues—could you be the next one?
We will do our best to accommodate your needs. Relevant adjustments may include modifications to working hours, task adaptations, digital, technical, or physical adjustments, or other practical measures.
We especially encourage women/men/underrepresented genders to apply.
If you have an immigrant background, a disability, or CV gaps, we encourage you to indicate this in the job application portal. We always invite at least one qualified candidate from each group for an interview. In this context, disability is defined as an applicant who identifies as having a disability that requires workplace or employment-related accommodations. For more details about the requirements, please refer to the Employer portal (Norwegian).
The selections made in the job application portal are used for anonymized statistics that all state employers include in their annual reports.More information about gender equality initiatives at UiO can be found here.
We hope you will apply for the position with us.
We offer
Exciting and meaningful tasks in an organization with an important societal mission, contributing to knowledge development, education, and enlightenment that promote sustainable, fair, and knowledge-based societal development.
Committed colleagues in a good working environment.
A workplace with good development and career opportunities.
Membership in the Statens Pensjonskasse, which is one of Norway's best pension schemes with beneficial mortgages and good insurance schemes.
Salary in position as Doctoral Research Fellow, position code 1017 in salary range NOK from 551 000 to 605 000, depending on competence and experience. From the salary, 2 percent is deducted in statutory contributions to the State Pension Fund.
Read more about the benefits of working in the public sector at Employer Portal.
Application
Your application should include:
Application letter
CV
A complete list of publications
Project description
Transcripts and certificates
Contact information for 2-3 references
Application with attachments must be submitted via our recruitment system Jobbnorge, click "Apply for the position".
When applying for the position, we ask you to retrieve your education results from Vitnemålsportalen.no. If your education results are not available through Vitnemålsportalen, we ask you to upload copies of your transcripts or grades. Please note that all documentation must be in English or a Scandinavian language.
General information
The best qualified candidates will invited for interviews.
Applicant lists can be published in accordance with Norwegian Freedom of Information Act § 25. When you apply for a position with us, your name will appear on the public applicant list. It is possible to request to be excluded from this list. You must justify why you want an exemption from publication and we will then decide whether we can grant your request. If we cannot, you will hear from us.
