Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Broegelmann Research Laboratory
Deadline: 09.02.2024
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University of Bergen
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow position
At the Faculty of Medicine, Department of Clinical Science, K2, Broegelmann Research Laboratory, a full-time (100 %) position as postdoctoral research fellow is available for a period of 3 years. The position is part of the project ” Molecular and cellular studies of the immunopathogenesis of arthritis”, financed by University of Bergen. It aims to delineate immunological mechanisms mediating arthritis at the molecular and cellular levels. A specific focus within the project is the role of the alarmin HMGB1. The research group has a node within the Rheumatology division at Karolinska Institutet.
About the project/work tasks:
The project encompasses multiple laborative methods; cloning, gene editing, transfections, recombinant protein production, cell culture, western blotting, ELISA, Luminex, flow cytometry and RNA seq.
The successful candidate is expected to participate in research-related activities such as group meetings, seminars, Journal clubs, in addition to contributing to the common activities of the group and the research laboratory.
The employee may be assigned required duties in the form of teaching and similar work at the department.
Qualifications and personal qualities:
The applicant must hold a Norwegian PhD or an equivalent degree within life sciences or have the doctoral thesis submitted prior to the application deadline. It is a condition of employment that the PhD has been awarded and at the latest within 5 months after the closing date for applications.
The successful applicant must demonstrate experience in molecular biology methods
Experience of primary cell and cell line cultures is advantageous in the evaluation
Previous scientific merits will be strongly emphasized in the evaluation
Experience from research projects in immunology and arthritis will be considered as positive
The successful applicant should be able to work independently in a structured manner, have the ability to cooperate with others both within the research group and with collaborators and a great work capacity.
The applicant must be fluent in oral and written English
We will put a strong emphasis on personal suitability of the applicant
About the position of postdoctoral research fellow:
The position of postdoctoral research fellow is a fixed-term appointment with the primary objective of qualifying the appointee for work in top academic positions. You cannot be employed as a postdoctoral fellow for more than one fixed term period at the same institution.
The employee may be assigned required duties in the form of teaching and similar work at the department.
The fixed term period for the position is three years, with the possibility of an extension of the period with up to one year if a research-related stay abroad shall be included in the employment period.
See regulations for appointments to Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Research Fellow etc.
We can offer:
Exciting development opportunities as part of your role in a strong professional environment
Salary NOK 615 700 (code 1352, pay grade 63) in the state salary scale. For applicants with a degree in Medicine or Dentistry, salary NOK 624 500 (code 1352, pay grade 64). For applicants with a medical specialization, salary NOK 646 000 (code 1352, pay grade 66)
Enrolment in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
A brief account of the applicant`s research interests and motivation for applying for the position
Transcripts and diplomas (applicants with education from other countries than Norway must enclose witnessed diplomas in both the original language and authorized translations) and documentation of submitted doctoral thesis
Complete list of publications
Publications (pdf) it is important that each of the scholarly works on which the committee should place special emphasis, is attached in its entirety
Two references (name and contact information)
General information:
Detailed information about the position can be obtained by contacting:
Professor Helena Erlandsson Harris, helena.harris@uib.no Phone +47 412 62 209
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.
The University of Bergen applies the principle of public access to information when recruiting staff for academic positions.
Information about applicants may be made public even if the applicant has asked not to be named on the list of persons who have applied. The applicant must be notified if the request to be omitted is not met.
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