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PhD Research fellowship in molecular biology / medical sciences
Deadline: 11.04.2019
Job description
Universitetet i Oslo
The University of Oslo is Norway’s oldest and highest ranked educational and research institution, with 28 000 students and 7000 employees. With its broad range of academic disciplines and internationally recognised research communities, UiO is an important contributor to society.
The Institute of Clinical Medicine (Klinmed) is one of three institutes under the Faculty. Klinmed is responsible for the Faculty's educational and research activities at Oslo University Hospital and Akershus University Hospital. With about 800 employees spread over approximately 425 man-labour years, Klinmed is the university's largest institute. Our activities follow the clinical activity at the hospitals and are spread across a number of geographical areas.
The Institute of Clinical Medicine (Klinmed) is one of three institutes under the Faculty. Klinmed is responsible for the Faculty's educational and research activities at Oslo University Hospital and Akershus University Hospital. With about 800 employees spread over approximately 425 man-labour years, Klinmed is the university's largest institute. Our activities follow the clinical activity at the hospitals and are spread across a number of geographical areas.
A three-year full time PhD Research fellowship (position code 1017) in molecular biology and medical sciences in medicine is available at Department of Immunology, Institute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo.
More about the position
The project (Vaccines that induce broadly protective antibodies against influenza) is located to the research group of Dr. Gunnveig Grødeland at the Department of Immunology, but with one year planned exchange to the Scripps Research Institute in San Diego.
The position is created to work on a project related to characterization of antibodies that can confer broad protection against influenza, and to develop novel vaccine strategies for induction of broad immunity. The project will use cutting edge technologies within molecular biology and immunology.
The research fellow must take part in the PhD program of the Medical faculty at the University of Oslo and is expected to complete the project and to follow the PhD program at the Medical faculty in order to obtain a PhD. 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 3 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
Qualification requirements
- applicants must hold a Master’s degree in a relevant area, and preferable have knowledge in molecular biology and/or immunology
- are hard working and curious about development of influenza vaccines
- have an interest in immunology
- have completed a masters degree or an MD degree (or foreign equivalent degrees)
- have a background in molecular biology or medicine
- are structured and responsible
- contributes with enthusiasm to working in an ambitious team
- are fluent in written and spoken English
We offer
- salary NOK 449 000 – 497 000 per annum depending on qualifications in a position as PhD Research fellow (position code 1017)
- Participation in a well-functioning, ambitious research group
- 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)
- 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).
Applicants, who are invited for an interview, are asked to provide educational certificates, diploma or transcript of records.
Formal regulations
Please see the guidelines and regulations for appointments to Research Fellowships at the University of Oslo.
According to the Norwegian Freedom and 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.
No student can be appointed for more than one PhD Research Fellowship period at the University of Oslo.
In accordance with the University of Oslo’s equal opportunities policy, we invite applications from all interested individuals regardless of gender or ethnicity.
The University of Oslo has an Acquisition of Rights Agreement for all employees for the purpose of securing intellectual property rights to research results, etc.
Pursuant to section 25, subsection 2, of the Freedom of Information Act, information concerning the applicant may be disclosed to the public, even if the applicant has requested not to appear on the list of applicants.
Contact information
- Reseacher Gunnveig Grodeland, E-mail:gunnveig.grodeland@medisin.uio.no
- HR-adviser Karoline Berg-Eriksen, (questions regarding the online application form), e-mail: Karoline.berg-eriksen@medisin.uio.no
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