Researcher in Neurodegeneration Research / Brain Research / Imaging Research

Job description

Applicants are invited for a 2-year, full-time position as researcher in Neurodegeneration Research / Brain Research / Imaging Research at the Department of Pathology, Institute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo (UiO).

The position will be based at the Translational Neurodegeneration Research and Neuropathology Lab (www.pahnkelab.eu).

The lab has received funding within the EIC Horizon Europe announcement for the OPTIPATH 7D pathology project together with national / international partners from Norway, Finland, Denmark, and UK. 

The project part at the UiO will perform new developments and testing of brain and tumor tissue using innovative optical devices (doi: 10.3030/101185769). 

The position holder will be responsible to prepare and perform tissue investigations from animal and human tissues together with the project partners.

 Qualification requirements

• applicants must hold a degree equivalent to a Norwegian PhD/doctoral degree in neurodegeneration research, neuropathology, pathology, etc.
• extensive experience in tumor histology/biology, also in brain tumors
• extensive experience in working with mouse models of brain diseases, preferably transgene models (e.g., APP-tg) 
• extensive experience in handling transgenic and knockout mouse models, as well as breeding and multiplex genotyping
• a FELASA B/C certificate or similar international approval/allowance certificate for the work with genetically modified organisms is a requirement

• a track record of publications in the field of neurodegenerative diseases / pharmacological treatment of mice 
• a practical background in neurodegeneration research, zoology, molecular biology, and pharmacology is an advantage
• experience in using Excel spreadsheets and Access databases 
• programming expertise of tools or performing analysis in Python and R is an advantage
• excellent oral and written communication skills in English
• skills in written and oral Norwegian/Swedish/German are of advantage

Personal qualifications

• hardworking and curious about the development of new diagnostic tools/technical developments for brain diseases and brain tumors
• has a strong interest in neuropathology and animal histology
• is highly structured and highly responsible
• is friendly and integrative in an international team of researchers
• will contribute with extreme enthusiasm to a work environment in a very ambitious international team

Employment in the position is based on a comprehensive assessment of all qualification requirements applicable to the position, including personal qualifications.

We need different perspectives in our work 

UiO is an open and internationally oriented comprehensive university that strives to be an inclusive and diverse workplace and academic environment. You can read more about UiO’s work on equality, inclusion, and diversity at uio.no.

We fulfill our mission most effectively when we draw upon our variety of experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives. We are looking for great colleagues—could you be the next one?

We will do our best to accommodate your needs. Relevant adjustments may include modifications to working hours, task adaptations, digital, technical, or physical adjustments, or other practical measures.

 

If you have an immigrant background, a disability, or CV gaps (Norwegian), we encourage you to indicate this in the job application portal. We always invite at least one qualified candidate from each group for an interview. In this context, disability is defined as an applicant who identifies as having a disability that requires workplace or employment-related accommodations. For more details about the requirements, please refer to the Employer portal (Norwegian).

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More information about gender equality initiatives at UiO can be found here.

We hope you will apply for the position with us. 

We offer 

• a professionally stimulating working environment in an internationally renowned lab
  attractive welfare benefits and a generous pension agreement
• salary in position as researcher (position code 1109) in the salary range from NOK 650 000- NOK 710 000, depending on competence and experience. From the salary, 2 percent is deducted in statutory contributions to the State Pension Fund. 
• Good welfare schemes.
• Opportunity of up to 1.5 hours a week of exercise during working hours.
• A workplace with good development and career opportunities. 
• Membership in the Statens Pensjonskasse, which is one of Norway's best pension schemes with beneficial mortgages and good insurance schemes.

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Application

The application (as a single pdf-file) must include:

• cover letter (statement of motivation, summarizing scientific work and research interests)
• CV (summarizing education, positions, pedagogical experience, administrative experience, and other qualifying activities)
• a complete list of publications with impact (IF and number of citations)
• copies of educational certificates (academic transcripts only)
• list of optional reference persons: 2-3 references (name, relation to candidate, e-mail, and phone number) who are allowed to be contacted

The application with a single pdf-attachment must be delivered through our electronic recruiting system. 

Foreign applicants are advised to attach an explanation of their University's grading system. Please note that all documents should be in English.
In assessing the applications, special emphasis will be placed on the candidate's documented academic qualifications, motivation, and personal suitability. Interviews with the best-qualified candidates will be arranged.
 

It is expected that the successful candidate is highly enthusiastic and will be able to complete the project in the course of the period of employment.

General information

The best qualified candidates will invited for interviews.

Applicant lists can be published in accordance with Norwegian Freedom of Information Act § 25. When you apply for a position with us, your name will appear on the public applicant list. It is possible to request to be excluded from this list. You must justify why you want an exemption from publication and we will then decide whether we can grant your request. If we cannot, you will hear from us.

Please refer to  Rules for the use of research posts SKO 1108, 1109, 1110 and 1183 at UiO.

The University of Oslo has a transfer agreement with all employees that is intended to secure the rights to all research results etc.