University of Oslo PhD Position in Molecular Cell Biology, Norway

University of Oslo PhD Position in Molecular Cell Biology

One PhD position is available for 3 or 4 (including teaching) years at the Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Department of Molecular Medicine, Division of Biochemistry in the research group of professor Anne Simonsen.

Job Description

The research fellow will work on the project "Lipid binding proteins in autophagy" recently funded through a Toppforsk grant to Simonsen. The project is aimed at identifing new lipid-binding proteins in autophagy, and characterize their regulation and importance in health and disease.

The objective of a research fellowship is completion of research training to the level of a doctoral degree. Candidates must have completed higher education equivalent to a Norwegian master degree and be granted admission to the Faculty’s PhD program. The grade requirements is an average grade of no less than grad B on subjects at master’s level and on master thesis. Subjects on bachelor’s level should be no less than grade C. The fellowship period is 3 years devoted to research training or 4 years with a 25 % teaching commitment. The period devoted to research training may be reduced within the framework of pertaining regulations based on previously held research training positions. The research fellow is expected to complete the project within the set fellowship period.

Qualifications

• Applicants must hold a master degree (equivalent to Norwegian master degrees) in molecular cell biology or similar.
• Applicant must be granted admission to the Faculty’s PhD program
• We are looking for highly motivated individuals with the personal prerequisites to carry out the project
• The successful candidate should have experience with various molecular and biochemical techniques, as well as cell culture and microscopy.
• Previous research experience and/or knowledge in the relevant field of research are considered an advantage.
• An adequate level of Norwegian language skills is necessary. The language of teaching is Norwegian.
• Excellent command of written and oral English.
• Good collaboration skills.

We offer

• Salary ranging from pay grade: 50 – 56 (NOK 430 500– 475 400)
• 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.

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http://uio.easycruit.com/vacancy/1633973/70335?iso=no