Post-doctoral position in Behavioral and systems neuroscience
Deadline: 30.10.2025
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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.
Centre for Molecular Medicine Norway (NCMM) was established in 2008 and is the Norwegian node in the Nordic EMBL Partnership for Molecular Medicine. NCMM is a joint venture between the University of Oslo, Health Region South-East and the Research Council of Norway. From 2017 NCMM is merged with the Biotechnology Centre of Oslo and now has altogether 11 research groups. The overall objective of NCMM is to conduct cutting edge research in molecular medicine and biotechnology as well as facilitate translation of discoveries in basic medical research into clinical practice.
Job description
Applicants are invited for a 3-year postdoctoral position financed by an Eranet program to investigate the impact of childhood adversities on adulthood psychopathology in a rodent model using in vivo electrophysiology. While childhood adversities are known to increase the risk of mood and anxiety disorders later in life, adulthood responses vary substantially, with some individuals developing resilience while other show vulnerability. Using a combination of behavioural assays and electrophysiological recordings, we aim to unravel the neural mechanisms that underlie individual trajectories towards these divergent outcomes. These findings may provide key translational insights for lifestyle intervention. The selected candidate will be hired at Dr. Boccara’s group, Norwegian Centre for Molecular Biosciences and Medicine, University of Oslo.
We seek a highly motivated postdoctoral candidate with experience in (i) conducting behavioural assays, (ii) performing electrophysiological recordings, and (iii) analysis neuronal data, including sleep scoring.
Qualification requirements
Applicants must hold a degree equivalent to a Norwegian doctoral degree in Neurosciences or a related discipline. If a doctoral degree is not yet awarded, the doctoral dissertation must be submitted for evaluation before the contract starts.
Strong neuroscience background and/or strong background in behavioral analysis and/or in sleep research proven by publications in peer-reviewed journals is wished.
Strong experience with sleep analyses
Experience with in vivo experiments in rodents including device buildings, surgery, behavioural analyses and sleep recordings
FELASA certificate (or equivalent personal license to conduct animal experiments) is required.
Fluent oral and written English communication skills
Python, Matlab, R or other relevant programming language skills
Experience in the following will also count in the assessment of the applicants: computational and statistical methods for analysis; rodent behavioural assays, brain sectioning and immunohistochemistry, and neurodevelopment.
Personal skills
Strong motivation.
Ability to integrate and collaborate within a cross-disciplinary environment.
Organization skills.
Ability to work independently and take initiatives.
Clarity in communication.
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.
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.
Oslo’s family-friendly environment with its rich opportunities for culture and outdoor activities
Salary in position as Postdoctoral Fellow, position code 1352 in salary range NOK from 595 000 - 679 700, depending on competence and experience. From the salary, 2 percent is deducted in statutory contributions to the State Pension Fund.
Inclusive worklife and diversity at UiO
Inclusion and diversity are a strength. The University of Oslo has a personnel policy objective of achieving a balanced gender composition. Furthermore, we want employees with diverse professional expertise, life experience and perspectives.
If there are qualified applicants with disabilities, employment gaps or immigrant background, we will invite at least one applicant from each of these categories to an interview.
We hope that you will apply for the position.
More information about gender equality initiatives at UiO can be found here.
How to apply
Application with attachments must be submitted via our recruitment system Jobbnorge, click "Apply for the position".
Your application should include:
cover letter describing research experience, interests and statement of motivation
CV (summarizing education, positions and academic work including list of publications)
copies of educational and FELASA certificates (academic transcripts only)
list of 2-3 professional references (name, relation to candidate, e-mail and phone number)
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.
General information
The best qualified candidates will be 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.
