PhD position (4 years) at the Department of Biomedicine
Deadline: 13.10.2022
University of Bergen
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PhD position
At the Faculty of Medicine, Department of Biomedicine, a full-time temporary position as PhD candidate is available for four (4) years or max 4 months after completed the PhD degree, if this is achieved within a shorter time than four years. The positions include 25 % required duties such as teaching, exam work or supervision, depending on the demands at the department. The position is funded by the Faculty of Medicine under the project “The TMS Brain Research Initiative: Understanding Plasticity and Neural Circuit Dynamics in the Brain”. The project is led by Professor Clive Bramham of the Neuroscience Research Group. The doctoral fellow will join an interdisciplinary team from the Department of Biomedicine, University of Bergen, and the Kavli Institute for Systems Neuroscience, NTNU, Norway.
About the project/work tasks:
This project investigates mechanism of neuronal synaptic plasticity. The PhD project includes high-resolution imaging of Arc protein trafficking insides cells, analysis of Arc protein-protein interactions, and analysis of cellular functions and molecular mechanisms. In addition, the doctoral student will assist at the core facility for superresolution-based single molecule (SMLM) at the Department of Biomedicine.
Qualifications and personal qualities:
The applicant must hold a master`s degree or equivalent in neuroscience or molecular cell biology
The applicant must have experience with site-directed mutagenesis and biochemical analysis of protein-protein interactions using coimmunoprecipitation
Experience with study of protein-protein interactions in the nucleus is an advantage
Experience with neuronal cell lines or primary neuronal cultures in an advantage
Experience with training and teaching of students is an advantage
The candidate should be proficient in written and oral English
Personal skills will be emphasized. The candidate should be able to work independently and interactively in a team setting, be motivated and responsible, and have a great work capacity and enthusiasm for research
About the PhD position (applies to university PhD positions):
Applicant whose education is from another country than Norway, need to also attach a certified translation of the diploma and transcript of grades to English or a Scandinavian language, if the original is not in any of these languages. It is required that the applicant enclose a review from NOKUT whether the education in question (bachelor and master's degree) is of a scope and level that corresponds to the level of a Norwegian master’s degree. Please see www.nokut.no/en for more information about NOKUT’s general recognition. The review from NOKUT may take some time and the application should be sent to NOKUT as soon as you have decided to apply for the position. If no answer within the application deadline, you must enclose documentation from NOKUT that they have received your application.
The candidate must take part in the University of Bergen approved PhD programme leading to the degree within a time limit of 3 years. You must have admission to the organized research training (PhD program) at the faculty in order to qualify for the position.
Application for admission to the PhD programme, including a project plan outline for the training plan must be submitted no later than three months after the date of commencement.
The PhD-position:
PhD-positions are fixed term positions. You cannot be employed in a PhD-position for more than one fixed term period at the same institution or have had similar employment at an institution in the region.
We can offer:
Exciting development opportunities as part of your role in a strong professional environment
Salary NOK 509 500 (code 1017, pay grade 55) in the state scales. For applicants with at least one year of employment in a position as a General Practitioner or Dentist, salary NOK 526 100 (code 1017, pay grade 57). Medical specialist starts on salary NOK 544 400 (code 1017, pay grade 59)
Enrolment in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
A brief account of the applicant`s research interests and motivation for applying for the position
Certified copies of diplomas and transcripts of grades. Applicant whose education is from another country than Norway, need to also attach a certified translation of the diploma and transcript of grades to English or a Scandinavian language, if the original is not in any of these languages. It is required that the applicant enclose a review from NOKUT whether the education in question (bachelor and master’s degree) is of a scope and level that corresponds to the level of a Norwegian master’s degree. Please see www.nokut.no/en for more information about NOKUT’s general recognition. This may take some time and we recommend you to apply as soon as you know you will apply for this position. If no answer within the application deadline, please enclose documentation from NOKUT that they have received your application
Complete list of publications and scientific work you want to be evaluated
Any publication in your name
Two references (name and contact information)
General information:
Further information about the position can be obtained by contacting:
Professor Clive R. Bramham, phone: + 47 55 58 60 32 or e-mail: Clive.Bramham@uib.no
The state labour force shall reflect the diversity of Norwegian society to the greatest extent possible. People with immigrant backgrounds and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply for the position.
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