PhD Candidate in Neuroscience
A PhD position is available in the Brain Signaling group (Dr. Johan F. Storm) at IMB, University of Oslo. The successful applicants will work on consciousness research in humans, and will join a multidisciplinary and international team that work on consciousness research and electrophysiology in humans, rodents, and computational models. The position is for 3 years, and can be extended. The start date is also flexible (~May-Sept.)
The Institute consists of departments and units that pursue research and education within basic medical science. The Institute has approximately 320 employees and is located at Domus Medica, at the University’s campus at Gaustad.
Qualifications
Applicants must hold a Master degree in neuroscience, basal or clinical neurophysiology, medicine, psychology, neurotechnology, physics, mathematics, or bioinformatics, and be proficient in spoken and written English. Interests and experience in neuroscience, consciousness research, electrophysiology, imaging, or computational modelling - such as EEG, EMG, fMRI, optogenetics, magnetic stimulation (TMS), modelling, statistics, advanced data analysis (e.g. MATLAB, Python, Neuron, NEST), or behavioral analysis, will be positively evaluated.
We offer
- Salary level NOK 432 700 – 489 300 (Ltr.50-57)
- Stimulating and attractive work environment.
- Membership in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.
- Attractive welfare benefits.
The application must include:
- Application letter (including a summary of the applicant's scientific work and interests and describing how she/he fits the description of the person we seek)
- CV ( education since high school (place, grade), positions held and details of academic work)
- List of publications, published abstracts, presentations
- Copies of educational certificates and transcripts of records
- Names and contact details of 2-3 referees (name, relation to candidate, e-mail and telephone number)
The application with attachments is to be delivered in our electronic recruiting system EasyCruit. Foreign applicants are advised to attach an explanation of their University's grading system. Please remember that all documents should be in English or a Scandinavian language.
In assessing applications, particular emphasis will be placed upon the academic and personal ability of the candidate to complete the project within the given timeframe.
Applicants may be called in for an interview.
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 agreement regarding acquisition of rights to work results for all employees, with the aim to secure rights to research results, etc.
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http://uio.easycruit.com/vacancy/1789505/70335?iso=no