Senior Executive Officer / Adviser -  Centre for Molecular Medicine Norway (NCMM)

About the position

Join the Centre for Molecular Medicine Norway (NCMM) in a pivotal role as Senior Executive Officer (SKO 1363) or Adviser (SKO1434), determined by your experience and background. This permanent, externally funded position is crucial for our day-to-day operations.

Who should apply

We are looking for a motivated individual with a strong ability to work both independently and collaboratively. This role offers a chance to make significant contributions within a scientifically vibrant environment to support cutting-edge research.

Work tasks

• Serve as Personal Assistant to the Director and Associate Director and provide administrative support to their research groups.
• Organize and facilitate research events, PhD defences, and courses.
• Organize and facilitate visits of the international guests to NCMM
• Contribute to annual reports.
• Coordinate projects and handle various inquiries.

Qualification requirements

• Relevant university education, with a minimum of a bachelor’s degree. A Master’s degree is desirable. Other qualifications can compensate the requirement for formal education.
• Experience in an international environment is a plus.
• Strong communication skills are required in English.
• Norwegian language is an advantage.
• Familiarity with UiO systems (e.g., Basware, ePhorte, Cristin) is beneficial.

Personal skills

We value responsibility, efficiency, adaptability, and the ability to handle multiple tasks. High professional integrity and excellent collaboration skills are essential.

We offer

• Opportunities for professional development and networking
• A dynamic and international work environment with diverse challenges.
• Salary NOK 557 100-615 700 per annum by individual assessment, depending on qualifications in a position as Senior Executive Officer (SKO1363), and NOK 584 500 - 667 700 per annum by individual assessment, depending on qualifications in a position as Adviser (SKO1434).
• 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

How to apply

The application must include:

• Application letter
• CV with complete overview over education and work experience
• Certificates, transcripts etc
• Name and contact information to 2-3 references (including their full name, relation to the applicant and phone number)

Applications with attachments must be sent through our recruiting system Jobbnorge.

Foreign applicants are encouraged to attach an explanation of the grading system at the university where they studied. Please remember that all attachments must be in either Norwegian or English.

Formal regulations

Interviews with the best qualified candidates will be arranged.

According to the Norwegian Freedom of Information Act (Offentleglova) information about the applicant may be included in the public applicant list, also in cases where the applicant has requested non-disclosure.

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.

Contact information

Questions about the position can be directed at NCMM CAO Ingrid Kjelsvik

Questions about the application process can be sent to HR adviser Nina Modahl.

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