Job description

Applications are invited for a 3 year Research Fellowship position as PhD Candidate in Molecular Cell Biology to be based the at the Department of Molecular Medicine, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, University of Oslo.

The position is funded by University of Oslo to work on the project «Unraveling the functions of BEACH-domain containing proteins (BDCPs)» in the Autophagy group, which is also part of the Centre for Cancer Cell Reprogramming (CanCell).

More about the position

The objective of the project is to characterize the cellular functions of BEACH-domain containing proteins (BDCPs) and to further understand the molecular mechanisms underlying their role in disease. The project will involve a range of methods, including CRISPR genome editing, molecular cloning and lentivirus production, mammalian cell culture, generation of stable cell lines, live and confocal microscopy, protein interaction assays, Western blot analysis. The successful candidate should have experience from experimental laboratory work in biochemistry/molecular biology, with previous research experience within the membrane trafficking field will be considered an advantage.

We are looking for highly motivated individuals with the personal prerequisites to carry out the project within the given timeframe.

The fellowship period is up to 4 years, with 3 years devoted to research education. An optional 4 years position entails a compulsory work load of 25% that consists of teaching and supervision duties and research assistance.

The research fellow must take part in the Faculty’s approved PhD program and is expected to complete the project within the set fellowship period. The main purpose of the fellowship is research training leading to the successful completion of a PhD degree.

The applicant must, in collaboration with her/his supervisor, within 2 months after employment, have worked out a complete project description to be attached to the application for admission to the doctoral program. For more information, please see our web site (Doctoral degree: PhD in medicine and health sciences - Faculty of Medicine (uio.no).

Qualification requirements

• Applicants must hold a Master’s degree or equivalent in biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology or cell biology with a minimum grade B (ECTS grading scale) or equivalent.The Master’s degree must include a thesis of at least 30 ECTS.
• Practical experience from relevant laboratory work within biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology or cell biology and ability to plan, perform and analyze experiments
• Excellent written and oral communication skills (English)

Personal skills

• Scientifically curios and proactive, with drive and commitment to the project
• Ability to work independently as well as a part of a team
• Good presentation skills
• High working capacity and productivity
• Is motivated and solution-oriented
• Is flexible and effective

We offer

• Salary NOK 482 200 - 526 000 per annum depending on qualifications in a position as PhD Research fellow (position code 1017)
• An ambitious and exciting research project in a stimulating and friendly scientific environment with good national and international connections and excellent opportunities for academic development
• 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

• Cover letter statement of motivation and research interests
• CV (summarizing education, positions and academic work)
• Copies of educational certificates (academic transcripts only)
• Documentation of English proficiency
• A complete list of publications and academic works
• list of reference persons: 2-3 references (name, relation to candidate, e-mail and phone number

The application with attachments must be delivered in our electronic recruiting system, please follow the link “Apply for this job”. Foreign applicants are advised to attach an explanation of their University's grading system. Please note that all documents should be in English (or a Scandinavian language).

When evaluating the application, emphasis will be given to applicant's academic and personal abilities to carry out the project. Applicants may be called in for an interview.

Formal regulations

Please see the guidelines and regulations for appointments to Research Fellowships at the University of Oslo.

No one can be appointed for more than one PhD Research Fellowship period at the University of Oslo.

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.

The University of Oslo has an agreement for all employees, aiming to secure rights to research results etc.

Inclusion and diversity are a strength. The University of Oslo has a personnel policy objective of achieving a balanced gender composition. We also want to have employees with diverse expertise, combinations of subjects, life experience and perspectives. We will make adjustments for employees who require this.

If there are qualified applicants with special needs, gaps in their CVs or immigrant backgrounds, we will invite at least one applicant in each of these groups to an interview.

Contact information

• Anne Simonsen, professor, Phone: (+47) 22 85 11 10, E-mail: anne.simonsen@medisin.uio.no
• Serhiy Pankiv, MD, PhD, Phone: (+47) 22 85 12 42 , E-mail: serhiy.pankiv@medisin.uio.no

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