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About the position

We are currently seeking applicants for a 3-year Postdoctoral Fellow position (100%) in cardiac research. The successful candidate will examine sex differences and aging, with a focus on the female heart, fibrosis, hypertrophy, inflammation, estrogen receptor signaling and regulation, in cardiac tissue and cells from humans and animals. This position will be based at the Institute for Experimental Medical Research (IEMR) located at Oslo University Hospital and the University of Oslo.

The Institute for Experimental Medical Research (IEMR)

The Institute for Experimental Medical Research (IEMR) is an innovative and dynamic medical research environment that conducts research focused on understanding the molecular basis of cardiac disease and heart failure development. With approximately 60 employees and six research groups, our expertise spans molecular biology, physiology and cardiology. The project will be supervised by Senior Researcher Cathrine Rein Carlson, whose research team is involved in national and international collaborations and has access to cutting-edge research environments. The objective of the fellowship is to prepare researchers to assume higher academic roles within their respective fields. The funding for this position will be provided through a grant from the Research Council of Norway. For more about IEMR, please see the institute web site, www.iemr.no.

Requirements

We ask all applicants to respond to the qualification requirements. Applications lacking this information will not be considered.

• Applicants must hold a PhD in life sciences, natural sciences or medicine, with a proven track record of cardiac research
• Previous experience with molecular cardiology, viral transduction, cell transfections, animal models, immunoblotting, qPCR, cardiomyocyte isolation, microscopy, proteomics, single cell RNA-sequencing, bioinformatics, and/or human stem cells will be viewed as an asset
• Willing to work with animal models
• Fluent oral and written communication skills in English

We are looking for talented and highly motivated candidates of all nationalities who have a keen interest in cellular and cardiovascular research and sex-specific differences.

Value will be placed on compatibility of the applicant’s professional and personal disposition, with strengths in:

• Systematic approach
• Analysis and assessment
• Implementation
• Self-development
• Initiative and accountability
• Constructive cooperation

 Personal skills 

• Willingness to contribute to long-term building of our academic environment
• Enthusiastic, reliable and structured
• Genuine interest in research
• Dedicated and responsible
• Have the ability to work independently and in an interdisciplinary environment
• Personal disposition will be emphasized

We offer

• Salary in position as Postdoctoral fellow, position code 1352, in salary range 590 000- 670 000, depending on qualifications
• A stimulating, challenging and friendly international working environment with broad expertise
• Technical assistance and training
• 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.

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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.

Application

The application must include:

• Cover letter (statement of motivation, summarizing scientific work and research interest)
• CV (summarizing education, positions, pedagogical experience, administrative experience and other qualifying activities)
• Copies of educational certificates (academic transcripts only)
• A complete list of publications
• List of reference persons: 2-3 references (name, relation to candidate, e-mail and phone number)

The application with all attachments must be submitted via our electronic recruitment system. The attachments should be in the form of one or two pdf files that includes all of these requested items.

Foreign applicants should attach an explanation of their University’s grading system if needed. All documents should be in English or a Scandinavian language.

In accordance with the University of Oslo’s equal opportunities policy, we invite applications from all interested individuals regardless of gender or ethnicity.

In assessing the applications, special emphasis will be placed on the documented, academic qualifications, as well as the candidate’s motivation and personal suitability. Interviews with the best qualified candidates will be arranged. It is expected that the successful candidate will be able to complete the project in the course of the period of employment.

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.

Please refer to Regulations for the Act on universities and colleges chapter 3 (Norwegian) and Guidelines concerning appointment to post doctoral and research posts at UiO (Norwegian).

The University of Oslo has a transfer agreement with all employees that is intended to secure the rights to all research results etc.

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Questions about the position

• Kristoffer Tobiassen (HR-rådgiver), +47 22844684, k.v.tobiassen@medisin.uio.no
• Cathrine Rein Carlson (Forsker), c.r.carlson@medisin.uio.no