PhD Research Fellow in Bioanalytical Chemistry

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Position as PhD Research Fellow in Bioanalytical Chemistry available at the Department of Chemistry.

No one can be appointed for more than one PhD Research Fellowship period at the University of Oslo.
Starting date no later than September 1, 2024.

The fellowship period is 3 years.

A fourth year may be considered with a workload of 25 % that may consist of teaching, supervision duties, and/or research assistance. This is dependent upon the qualification of the applicant and the current needs of the department.

The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences

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The Norwegian Research council funded project “HE-POP: Studying the health effects of Persistent organic Pollutions, using Mass spectrometry, organoids and organ-on-chip” aims to investigate the effect of POPs on human health, with a specific focus on metabolic diseases. This cutting-edge research project utilizes advanced bioanalysis and biomaterials.

The project is a collaboration between the Department of Chemistry, Hybrid Technology Hub and the Norwegian Institute of Public Health and is fully financed by the Norwegian Research Council.

We are currently seeking a motivated PhD researcher fellow for the position, who will primarily focus on studying the effects of PFAS on liver organoids in relation to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
(NAFLD). The main research question that will be addressed is “What is the effect on PFAS exposure on the development and progression of NAFLD?”.

The main objective of this position is to develop liquid chromatography mass spectrometry-based analytical toolkit. This toolkit will be utilized to assess and compare the effect of PFAS on liver organoids. The successful candidate will have hands-on experience with liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry. While experience with method development is valuable, experience with troubleshooting is a notable advantage.

We offer an interdisciplinary setting, and a good local working environment in the bioanalytical chemistry group. The group consist of 2 fixed positions, 3 PhDs in progress, together with 10 masters’ students. For the HE-POP project, we will expand our group with one PhD Research Fellow, and one Postdoctoral Research Fellow, working on different work packages/tasks, but also together.

The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences has a strategic ambition to be among Europe’s leading communities for research, education and innovation. 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.

• Master’s degree or equivalent in Chemistry with strong Analytical Chemistry experience
• Foreign completed degree (M.Sc.-level) corresponding to a minimum of four years in the Norwegian educational system
• Fluent oral and written communication skills in English
• Practical hands-on experience with liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry. The first paragraph on the CV should convincingly describe this experience
• Personal suitability and motivation for the position

The research area for the position includes technologies referred to in the Ministry's export control regulations and all candidates will be evaluated in accordance with these regulations: Export control - University of Oslo (uio.no)

Desired qualifications:

•  Communication skills in a multidisciplinary environment
• Experience with troubleshooting liquid chromatography or mass spectrometry systems.
• A good productive work ethic based on sound project management.

Candidates without a master’s degree have until 30 June 2024 to complete the final exam.

Grade requirements:
The norm is as follows:

• The average grade point for courses included in the Bachelor’s degree must be C or better in the Norwegian educational system
• The average grade point for courses included in the Master’s degree must be B or better in the Norwegian educational system
• The Master’s thesis must have the grade B or better in the Norwegian educational system
• English requirements for applicants from outside of EU/ EEA countries and exemptions from the requirements
  https://www.mn.uio.no/english/research/phd/regulations/regulations.html#toc8 

The purpose of the fellowship is research training leading to the successful completion of a PhD degree. 

The fellowship requires admission to the PhD programme at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. The application to the PhD programme must be submitted to the department no later than two months after taking up the position.

For more information see: 

http://www.uio.no/english/research/phd/
 
http://www.mn.uio.no/english/research/phd/

We seek a highly motivated candidate with creativity and pro-activeness and who will contribute to a good work environment.

• Salary NOK 532 200 – 575 400 per annum depending on qualifications and seniority as PhD Research Fellow (position code 1017)
• Attractive welfare benefits and a generous pension agreement 
• Vibrant international academic environment
• Career development programmes
• Oslo’s family-friendly surroundings with their rich opportunities for culture and outdoor activities

The application must include:

• Cover letter - statement of motivation and research interests
• CV (summarizing education, positions and academic work - scientific publications). The first paragraph on the CV should convincingly describe hands-on experience with liquid chromatography mass spectrometry
• Copies of the original Bachelor and Master’s degree diploma and transcripts of records
• Letters of recommendation
• Documentation of English proficiency if applicable
• List of publications and academic work that the applicant wishes to be considered by the evaluation committee
• Names and contact details of 2-3 references (name, relation to candidate, e-mail and telephone number)

The application with attachments must be delivered in our electronic recruiting system (please follow the link “Apply for this job”). 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.

Interviews with the best qualified candidates will be arranged.

Please see the guidelines and regulations for appointments to Research Fellowships at the University of Oslo.

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.

UiO has an agreement for all employees , aiming to secure rights to research results a.o.

Inclusion and diversity are a strength. The University of Oslo has a personnel policy objective of achieving a balanced gender composition. Furthermore, we want employees with diverse professional expertise, life experience and perspectives.

If there are qualified applicants with disabilities, employment gaps or immigrant background, we will invite at least one applicant from each of these categories to an interview.

For further information please contact: Ass. Prof Hanne Røberg-Larsen, phone: +47 90020101, e-mail: [email protected]

For questions regarding Jobbnorge, please contact HR Adviser Olga Holmlund,  e-mail: [email protected]

The University of Oslo is Norway’s oldest and highest rated institution of research and education with 28 000 students and 7000 employees. Its broad range of academic disciplines and internationally esteemed research communities make UiO an important contributor to society.

The Department of Chemistry is Norway's largest institution within research and education in chemistry. Our research excels internationally and we educate students to a wide variety of jobs in industry, academia, research institutions, schools and public administration. Our research ranges from the core topics of chemistry to applied science within in environmental, health, energy and materials.

14th April 2024

University of Oslo

Oslo

Scope

Fulltime (1 positions) Fulltime (%)

Temporary

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