Researcher with PhD

Researcher with PhD in hypothermic cardiac arrest research

Join the Institute for Experimental Medical Research (IEMR), one of the internationally leading teams in translational heart research. We invite applications for a 3-year researcher position, as part of the project RE-HEAT: Prehospital Prevention and Treatment of Hypothermic Cardiac Arrest. This project examines pharmacological interventions and ECG-based risk stratification to improve prevention, treatment and prediction of hypothermia-induced cardiac arrest, using an advanced large-animal model, cell and organ models, as well as clinical data. As a researcher in our group, you will work with state-of-the-art methodologies within a collaborative, interdisciplinary research environment, while contributing to research that directly informs future treatment strategies for hypothermia-induced arrhythmias. The project is financed by the Norwegian Air Ambulance Foundation and will be conducted in the Translational cardiovascular pharmacology group, led by Professor Erik Sveberg Dietrichs.

Who we are -- the Institute for Experimental Medical Research:
IEMR, located at Oslo University Hospital (OUS) and University of Oslo (UiO) is an innovative and dynamic medical research environment with approximately 50% international researchers, and relies on close interaction between MDs, physicists, physiologists, molecular biologists, engineers and mathematicians. IEMR is responsible for several cutting-edge research infrastructures, including a preclinical MR unit and a super-resolution microscopy laboratory. For more about IEMR, please see the institute web site, www.iemr.no.

Who we are -- the Norwegian Air Ambulance Foundation:
The position is financed by the Norwegian Air Ambulance Foundation (SNLA). We aim to promote advanced prehospital emergency medicine through research, innovation, and competence building. We have Europe’s largest research environment within emergency medicine, with more than 50 affiliated PhD fellows and researchers, in close collaboration with Norwegian health trusts and universities.

Oslo University Hospital is a workplace with great diversity. We believe this is crucial for solving our tasks in the best possible way. We want this diversity to be reflected among the applicants for our positions, and we encourage all qualified candidates, regardless of background, to apply!

Work tasks

• Conduct research on the electrophysiological mechanisms of hypothermic cardiac arrest, where the postdoctoral researcher is expected to lead and perform hands-on experimental work using a clinically relevant large-animal model (pig), cell and organ models, as well as performing clinical observations
• Lead and contribute to data analysis, manuscript writing, and international scientific presentations
• Play an active role in planning and executing experiments, ensuring high methodological quality
• Collaborate with leading researchers in the field, both at IEMR and through international partnerships

Qualifications

We ask all applicants to respond to the qualification requirements. Applications lacking this information will not be considered. We are looking for talented and highly motivated candidates of all nationalities who have a keen interest in translational cardiovascular research.

• The applicant is required to hold or soon complete a PhD. In addition, a medical degree (MD) is preferable, while backgrounds from pharmacology, physiology or related fields also are relevant for the position
• Fluency in English (oral and written) (required)
• A keen interest in translational cardiac research and willingness to lead and perform hands-on experiments in large-animal models. Previous experience with animal research is not required, but strongly preferred. Candidates without formal training in animal handling equal to FELASA C will be required to take this course as soon as possible after employment
• Prior experience with clinical patient studies, in vivo animal models, Langendorff preparations, cell work and/or human stem cell models will be viewed as an asset

Medical doctors with prior experience in evaluating ECG-markers or who have experience in laboratory work, particularly within translational cardiovascular or pharmacological research are encouraged to apply.

Personal characteristics and skills

Value will be placed on compatibility of the applicant’s professional and personal disposition, with strengths in:

• Systematic approach
• Analysis and assessment
• Implementation
• Self-development
• Initiative and accountability
• Constructive cooperation

Personal characteristics:

• Genuine interest in research
• Enthusiastic, reliable and structured
• Dedicated and responsible
• Team player Curiosity-driven

We offer

• A dynamic and innovative research environment with skillful, experienced, and creative research colleagues
• Well-established national and international scientific networks
• Technical and administrative in-house assistance
• Salary by agreement
• The possibility to stay abroad for periods during the project for collaboration

At Oslo University Hospital we provide advanced patient care, research, experimental treatment, teaching
and inovation at a high international level. We are therefore the rearguard of all Norway. We need you on
the team.
Does this sound like a position for you? We look forward to reading your application.

Do you want to know more about us?
Read about or work place here:
https://iemr.no and https://www.oslo-universitetssykehus.no/om-oss/jobb-og-utdanning/arbeidsplassenvar

How to apply
All scientific positions must include the following text:

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 activities)
• Copies of educational certificates (academic transcripts only)
• A complete list of publications
• 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 Webcruiter. The attachments should be in the form of one or two pdf files that include all requested items.

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 in regard to the project description, and the candidate’s motivation and personal suitability. Interviews with the best-qualified candidates will be arranged.

For further information regarding the position, please contact:
Erik Sveberg Dietrichs, Professor
eriksdi@uio.no
Tlf: 23016796