Job description

A position as Postdoctoral Research Fellow is available at the Department of Pharmacy at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences.

The fellowship will be for a period of three (3) years.

No one can be appointed for more than one Postdoctoral Research Fellowship at the University of Oslo. Starting date no later than October 1, 2021.

The position is part of the PharmacoEpidemiology and Drug Safety Research Group. The research group has more than 20 individuals: 4 full-time researchers, 4 adjunct positions and over 10 PhD-students and post-docs. The PharmaSafe Research group is internationally recognized, with a broad range of research areas including pharmacoepidemiology, eMedicine management, medication safety and clinical pharmacy, with special focus on vulnerable patient groups. The research group is multidisciplinary and has expertise within pharmacoepidemiology, biostatistics, genetics, psychiatry, pharmacotherapy, social- and clinical pharmacy.

Job description / Project description / Development plan

The candidate will be exploring use and impact of eMM systems and tools in connection with the SafeDigiMeds project, a collaborative research project aimed at generating and disseminating evidence on digitalisation of medicines management initiatives. The background for this project is the lack of knowledge about the effects these initiatives have on patient safety, workflow and work culture. Important aspects to comprehend are how best practice of eMM can be shared at a national and European level.

The candidate will also be included in the National research network for digital medicine management initiative in collaboration with the Norwegian Centre for E-health Research, and the European Network to Advance Best practices & technoLogy on medication adherence (ENABLE).

Teaching obligations (10%) at the Section for Pharmaceutics and Social Pharmacy are part of the position.

The main purpose of a postdoctoral fellowship is to provide the candidates with enhanced skills to pursue a scientific top position within or beyond academia. To promote a strategic career path, all postdoctoral research fellows are required to submit a professional development plan no later than one month after commencement of the postdoctoral period.

Qualification requirements

The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences has a strategic ambition is to be among Europe’s leading communities for research, education and innovation. Candidates for these fellowships will be selected in accordance with this, and expected to be in the upper segment of their class with respect to academic credentials.

• Applicants must hold a degree equivalent to a Norwegian doctoral degree in (pharmacy, medicine, nursing science, sociology, psychology). Doctoral dissertation must be submitted for evaluation by the closing date. Only applicants with an approved doctoral thesis and public defense are eligible for appointment
• Extensive experience in qualitative research methods
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English, and preferably a Scandinavian language

The following will be considered advantages:

• Research experience in implementation, use and impact of eMM in hospitals, nursing homes and/or home care services
• Experience with quantitative research methods
• Strong record of scientific publications

Personal skills

• Ability to work independently as well as in multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to give and receive constructive scientific criticism
• Resourceful, structured, and results-oriented

We offer

• Salary NOK 526 000 – 608 200 per annum depending on qualifications in position as Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (position code 1352)
• Attractive welfare benefits and a generous pension agreement
• Professionally stimulating working environment
• Vibrant international academic environment
• Postdoctoral development programmes
• Oslo’s family-friendly surroundings with their rich opportunities for culture and outdoor activities

How to apply

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 activity)
• Copies of educational certificates, academic transcript of records and letters of recommendation
• A complete list of publications and up to 5 academic works that the applicant wishes to be considered by the evaluation committee
• Names and contact details of 2-3 references (name, relation to candidate, e-mail and telephone number)

The application with attachments must be delivered in our electronic recruiting system. 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).

In assessing the applications, special emphasis will be placed on the documented, academic qualifications, the project description (whenever this is required in the call for applicants), and the quality of the project as well as the candidates 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.

Formal regulations

Please see the guidelines and regulations for appointments to Postdoctoral fellowships at the University of Oslo.

No one can be appointed for more than one Postdoctoral Fellow 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.

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

For further information please contact:

• Professor Anne Gerd Granås, phone: +47 92225468. e-mail: a.g.granas@farmasi.uio.no

For questions regarding Jobbnorge please contact HR Adviser Therese Ringvold, e-mail: therese.ringvold@mn.uio.no.

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