University of 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 Basic Medical Sciences overall objective is to promote basic medical knowledge in order to understand normal processes, provide insight into mechanisms that cause illness, and promote good health. The Institute is responsible for teaching in basic medical sciences for the programmes of professional study in medicine and the Master's programme in clinical nutrition. The Institute has more than 300 employees and is located in Domus Medica.

Job description

Applications are invited for a 3 year position as Postdoctoral Fellow in Molecular Medicine to be based at the Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Department of Molecular Medicine, University of Oslo.

The position is associated with the research group of Professor Anne Simonsen on the project “Lipid-binding proteins in autophagy – molecular mechanisms and links to disease”. The project is financed by The Research Council of Norway.

More about the position

The postdoc will take part in a project aimed at elucidation of the molecular mechanisms underlying the interconnections between lipids and lipid-binding proteins in autophagy and their links to disease. More specifically, the postdoc project will focus on the in vivo functions of lipid-binding proteins found to be involved in regulation and execution of autophagy, using zebrafish as a model organism. Previous experience with research within the autophagy field and with zebrafish work will be considered a great advantage.

We are looking for highly motivated individuals with the personal prerequisites to carry out the project within the given timeframe. The main purpose of post-doctoral research fellowships is to qualify researchers for work in higher academic positions within their discipline.

Qualification requirements

• Applicants must hold a degree equivalent to a Norwegian doctoral degree in cell biology, molecular biology or equal. Doctoral dissertation must be submitted for evaluation by the closing date. Appointment is dependent on the public defence of the doctoral thesis being approved.
• We are looking for a motivated individual with the personal prerequisite to carry out the project. The candidate must be able to work independently, take initiatives and be responsible for own progress.
• The successful candidate must have extensive experience from experimental laboratory work with zebrafish, as well as general biochemistry and molecular cell biology methods, such as genome editing and RNAi techniques, Western blot analysis, confocal and live cell microscopy.
• The applicant must speak and write English fluently.
• Emphasis will be attributed to team-working and personal skills.

We offer

• Salary NOK 497000 – 576100 per annum depending on qualifications in position as Postdoctoral Research Fellow (position code 1352)
• A professionally stimulating working environment
• 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, summarizing scientific work and research interest)
• CV (summarizing education, positions, pedagogical experience, administrative experience and other qualifying activity)
• Copies of educational certificates (academic transcripts only)
• List of publications, published abstracts, presentations that the applicant wishes to be considered by the evaluation committee
• 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. 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 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 as Postdoctoral Fellow for more than one specified period at the same institution.

No one can be appointed twice as a Postdoc financed with funds from The Research Council of Norway (NFR).

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.

The University of Oslo aims to achieve a balanced gender composition in the workforce and to recruit people with ethnic minority backgrounds.

Contact information

• Professor Anne Simonsen, tlf �22851110, email: Anne Simonsen anne.simonsen@medisin.uio.no

Apply for position

Søknadsfrist: 30.07.2018

Web: www.uio.no

Kontakt: Professor Anne Simonsen

Telefon: +47-22851110

E-post: anne.simonsen@medisin.uio.no