Researcher in mathematical modelling of hub molecules

 The position

A temporary position as Researcher in mathematical modelling of hub molecules is available within the Marie Skłodowska-Curie (MSCA-DN) network HubMOL. The position is for a period of two years and three months. It will be affiliated with the Bioinformatics and Systems Biology Group at The Department of Arctic and Marine Biology at UiT. The candidate will be enrolled in the Ph.D. program at the faculty. The research project will be on mathematical modelling approaches targeting mitochondrial metabolism of hub molecules with focus on metabolic flux analysis.

The workplace is at UiT in Tromsø. 

The position's field of Research

The main task of the project will be the reconstruction of models of mitochondrial biochemistry with strong focus on transport and dynamics of hub molecules and related post translational modifications and the development of new approaches for metabolic flux analyses to unravel the impact of changes in hub molecules on protein modification dynamics. 

Qualifications

Marie Skłodowska-Curie (MSCA-DN) education program enrollment requirements:

• The candidate must not have completed a PhD. 
• The candidate must not have lived, studied or worked for more than12 months in Norway within the last 36 months. 
• The candidate should describe his/her motivation to join the project and how his/her prior experience will help to develop the project.
• The position requires to spend several month in other research institutions within the network. 

Required qualifications: 

• Successfully completed a master in biochemistry, biophysics, or mathematical biology or similar qualification.
• Strong background in mathematics as well as programming experience in Python.
• Good understanding of biochemistry.
• Documented good written and oral  proficiency in English language.
• We are looking for a colleague with excellent cooperation skills, and a positive attitude towards collaborative research, education and outreach. The successful candidate must have ambitions for a Ph.D. and be willing to get involved in the ongoing development of their department and the university as a whole.

Additional desirable qualifications, knowledge and experience: 

• experience in the use of advanced AI models
• working experience in mathematical modelling of biological pathways beyond the master, especially metabolic flux analysis - 
• experience in the interpretation of metabolomics mass spectrometry data

At UiT we put emphasis on the quality, relevance and significance of the research work and not on where the work is published, in accordance with the principles of The San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA).

Application

The applicants may be assessed by an expert committee. The committee's mandate is to undertake an assessment of the applicants'
qualifications on the basis of the written material presented by the applicants, and the detailed description drawn up for the position. The application must include the following:

• Cover letter including a description of interests, motivation and reasons for applying for the position.
• CV containing a complete overview of education, experience and professional work. 
• Diplomas, diploma supplements and transcripts (all relevant degrees, in original language and translated). 
• Letter(s) of recommendation if applicable.
• Two references with contact details. 
• Description of your academic production, stating which works you consider most important.
• Documentation of English proficiency. Proficiency in the English language can be documented in the following ways: 
  • Diploma from a Norwegian upper secondary school with both spoken and written English (140 hours) 
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) 
  • IELTS (International English Testing Service) 
  • Completed university degree in the field of English language or literature 
  • One year of completed university studies in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the UK or USA, for which English was the language of instructions. 
  • Or, by using alternatives listed here.

All of the documentation in the application has to be in English or a Scandinavian language. The application and submitted documents must be sent electronically via www.jobbnorge.no. The applicants who are assessed as best qualified will be called to an interview. The interview shall among other things, aim to clarify the applicants personal suitability for the position and motivations.

We offer

• Good welfare arrangements for employees
• Good career opportunities
• Good arrangements for pension, insurance and loans in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund

The remuneration for Researcher is in accordance with the State salary scale code 1108, with a gross annual salary ranging from NOK 540.000,- to 590.000,- in a 100 % position. In special cases a higher salary might be considered. As a state employee, you have one of the best pension schemes availiable. For more information see: spk.no.

Norwegian health policy aims to ensure that everyone, irrespective of their personal finances and where they live, has access to good health and care services of equal standard. As an employee you will become member of the National Insurance Scheme which also include health care services.

General information

The appointment is made in accordance with State regulations and guidelines at UiT. At our website, you will find more information for applicants.

After the appointment you must assume that there may be changes in the area of work.

More information about moving to Norway and working at UiT: http://uit.no/mobility

​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.

In case of discrepancies between the Norwegian and the English version of this description, the Norwegian version takes precedence.