University of Oslo Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Neuroscience
Position as postdoctoral research fellow available at the Department of Biosciences and in the research group of Associate Professor Marianne Fyhn at Center for Integrated Neuroplasticity (CINPLA).
The fellowship period is three years. Within the framework of the position duties may be assigned. Starting date no later than 01.10.2016. No one can be appointed for more than one specified period at the same institution.
Job/ project description
The brain reveals a remarkable ability to adapt to changing conditions and learn from experience, and a better understanding of the neural mechanisms underlying these processes is essential to understand and promote healthy development, learning, and recovery from disease. In our laboratory we study neural processing and plasticity at multiple levels from the morphological changes of dendritic spines to functional changes of network activity in behaving animals.
The aim of the present project is to identify cell-specific and molecular contributions to learning and memory processing. The effects of targeted genetic perturbations on neural circuit function will be directly assessed using in vivo two-photon laser scanning microscopy (2PLSM) in combination with genetically encoded fluorophores. The candidate will establish new behavioral paradigms in combination in vivo 2PSLM, and closely collaborate with investigators in computational neuroscience to develop computational models of the underlying neural circuitry.
Qualifications
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.
The candidate must have a PhD or other corresponding education equivalent to a Norwegian doctoral degree in (Physiology/Neuroscience). The preferred candidate has strong experience from in vivo investigations of brain function in animal models.
The research fellow should be able to work independently and structured, while at the same time engage in close collaborations. We offer broad training possibilities in the required experimental methods within a stimulating academic environment.
The main purpose of post-doctoral research fellowships is to qualify researchers for work in top academic positions within their disciplines.
Please also refer to the regulations pertaining to the conditions of employment for post-doctoral fellowship positions:
http://www.uio.no/english/about/regulations/personnel/academic/regulations-employment-conditions-postdoc.html
A good command of English is required.
Salary
Position code 1352, Pay Grade: 57 – 65 (NOK 483 700 – 560 700 per year, depending on qualifications and seniority).
The application must include:
- Application letter
- CV
- Copies of educational certificates and transcript of records
- A complete list of publications and up to 5 academic works that the applicant wishes to be considered by the evaluation committeeNames and contact details of 2-3 references (name, relation to candidate, e-mail and telephone number)
Please remember that all documents should be in English or a Scandinavian language.
In accordance with the University of Oslo’s equal opportunities policy, we invite applications from all interested individuals regardless of gender or ethnicity.
UiO has an agreement for all employees, aiming to e.g. secure rights to research results.
Contacts
Associate professor Marianne Fyhn
Telephone: +47 22857648
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