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Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Biophysics and Medical Physics
Deadline: 22.04.2019
Job description
Universitetet i Oslo
The University of Oslo is Norway’s oldest and highest rated institution of research and education with 28 000 students and 7000 employees. Its broad range of academic disciplines and internationally esteemed research communities make UiO an important contributor to society.
The research at the Department of Physics covers a broad range of subfields within physics and technology: From space research to medical physics. A good proportion of the research is interdisciplinary, and conducted in close cooperation with collaborators in Norway and abroad. Education and teaching are other essential activities. We offer a broad range of courses, and the Department is involved in several study programmes at bachelor’s and master’s level. Some of the best lecturers in Norway are amongst our employees, and we are proud of our prizewinning teaching and learning environment. The Department has 200 employees, of which 50 are permanent scientific positions. On a yearly basis 20 students complete their Ph.D. and 50 finish their M.Sc. degree.
One position as Postdoctoral Research Fellow in biophysics and medical physics is available at the Department of Physics, University of Oslo.
No one can be appointed for more than one Postdoctoral Research Fellowship at the University of Oslo.
The Post doc Fellowship is for a period of 2 years. Within the framework of the position, duties may be assigned. Starting date as soon as possible.
More about the position
The position is part of a BIA- research project with funding from the Research Council of Norway relating to development of new and improved production technique within biopharmaceutical production. The BIA-project is a collaboration between several companies and research institutions with Diatec Monoclonals AS as manager.
The candidate will be working with studies of metabolism in cultured cells under different stress conditions, in particular studies of oxygen metabolism, with the aim to improve understanding of antibody production properties. The candidate will take part in development of experimental models and design of the studies. The focus will be on acquiring data on how growth conditions can be adjusted to improve upstream processes.
The candidate will be attached to the University of Oslo in close collaboration with the project manager and the companies and research institutions participating in the project. The candidate will during the postdoc period acquire relevant technical competence within biopharmaceutical production.
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 postdoctoralperiod.
Qualification requirements
The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences has a strategic ambition of being a leading research faculty. 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.
Required qualifications:
- PhD in physics or microsystems engineering
- Excellent laboratory skills with experience with in vitro cell studies
- Experience with microsensor monitoring of cellular metabolism
- Fluency in written and spoken English
Desired qualifications:
- Specialization in biophysics or medical physics
- Experience with computer programming
Personal skills
- Good analytical skills
- Structured working habits
- Good communication skills
- We are looking for highly motivated and structured candidates with initiative and ability to work independently and in team.
We offer
- Salary NOK 515 200 – 597 400 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 interests)
- 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, 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).
Interviews with the best qualified candidates will be arranged.
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 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.
The University of Oslo has an agreement for all employees, aiming to secure rights to research results etc.
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 a goal of recruiting more women in academic positions. Women are encouraged to apply.
Contact information
For technical questions regarding the application system, please contact HR Adviser Elin Thoresen, +47 22 85 71 96, e-mail: elin.thoresen@mn.uio.no
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