Researcher Within Synthesis and Functionalisation of Nano Carriers for Delivery of CRISPR/Cas

About the Job

The position is a 2 year temporary position at the Ugelstad Laboratory:

Ugelstad Laboratory (https://www.ntnu.edu/chemeng/research/ugelstad) is the group of colloid and polymer chemistry at Department of Chemical Engineering (https://www.ntnu.edu/chemeng) . Our research covers a range of fundamental and applied research within this field and we are active within topics such as characterisation of multiphase dispersions and interfaces, surfactants and biopolymers, particle synthesis, gas flotation and multiphase flow in porous media.

Currently, we have a vacant researcher position within synthesis and functionalisation of nano carriers for environmental delivery of CRISPR/Cas. The research will be part of the Nano4CRISPR project coordinated by NORCE. The main goal in our part of the project will be to develop and characterize nanoCRISPR conjugates that will be tested in other parts of the project.

Duties of the position

• Pursuit of the project goals in preparing nano carriers for the targeted application
• Presentation of research findings at project meetings and conferences
• Dissemination of research results in the form of peer-reviewed manuscripts
• Mentoring/co-supervision of MSc students

Required selection criteria

• You must have a PhD within chemical engineering, materials engineering, chemistry, or similar
• You must have experience with synthesis of nano structured materials or nanoparticles
• You must have excellent written and oral English language skills

Preferred selection criteria

• Experience with scientific writing and dissemination of scientific results
• Good written and oral Norwegian language skills

Personal characteristics

• Demonstrated interest and ability to work in a collaborative setting
• Proactive mindset for conducting innovative research
• Goal oriented and problem-solving mindset
• Excellent communication skills

We offer

Salary and conditions

The gross salary for the position of Researcher (Code 1109) is NOK 604.900 before tax per year.  From the salary, 2% is deducted as a contribution to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund

The engagement is to be made in accordance with the regulations in force concerning State Employees and Civil Servants, and the acts relating to Control of the Export of Strategic Goods, Services and Technology. Candidates who by assessment of the application and attachment are seen to conflict with the criteria in the latter law will be prohibited from recruitment to NTNU

The position is subject to external funding. 

It is a prerequisite that you can be present at and accessible to the institution daily. 

About the application

The application and supporting documentation must be in English.

Please note that your application will be considered based solely on information submitted by the application deadline. You must therefore ensure that your application clearly demonstrates how your skills and experience fulfil the criteria specified above.  If, for any reason, you have taken a career break or have had an atypical career and wish to disclose this in your application, the selection committee will take this into account, recognizing that the quantity of your research may be reduced as a result. 

The application must include:

• CV, certificates and diplomas
• A short description of the academic works that you regard as most relevant and that you particularly want to be taken into account in the assessment 
• Names and contact information for three relevant referees

Joint work will also be considered. If it is difficult to identify your specific input to a joint project, you must include evidence of your contributions.  

In the assessment of the best qualified applicant, we will emphasize education, experience and personal suitability as well as your motivation for the position. 

NTNU is committed to following evaluation criteria for research quality according to The San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment - DORA. This means that we pay special attention to the quality and professional breadth of these works. We also consider experience from research management and participation in research projects. We place great emphasis on your scientific work from the last five years.

General information

NTNU believes that inclusion and diversity is a strength. We want our faculty and staff to reflect Norway’s culturally diverse population and we continuously seek to hire the best minds. This enables NTNU to increase productivity and innovation, improve decision making processes, raise employee satisfaction, compete academically with global top-ranking institutions and carry out our social responsibilities within education and research. NTNU emphasizes accessibility and encourages qualified candidates to apply regardless of gender identity, ability status, periods of unemployment or ethnic and cultural background.  

The city of Trondheim is a modern European city with a rich cultural scene. Trondheim is the innovation capital of Norway with a population of 200,000. The Norwegian welfare state, including healthcare, schools, kindergartens and overall equality, is probably the best of its kind in the world. Professional subsidized day-care for children is easily available. Furthermore, Trondheim offers great opportunities for education (including international schools) and possibilities to enjoy nature, culture and family life and has low crime rates and clean air quality.

As an employee at NTNU, you must at all times adhere to the changes that the development in the subject entails and the organizational changes that are adopted. 

A public list of applicants with name, age, job title and municipality of residence is prepared after the application deadline. If you want to reserve yourself from entry on the public applicant list, this must be justified. Assessment will be made in accordance with current legislation . You will be notified if the reservation is not accepted.

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Professor Gisle Øye, email [email protected] . If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact HR-Consultant Unni M. Myhre, e-mail: [email protected]

If you think this looks interesting and in line with your qualifications, please submit your application electronically via jobbnorge.no with your CV, diplomas and certificates attached. Applications submitted elsewhere will not be considered. Upon request, you must be able to obtain certified copies of your documentation. 

Application deadline: 04.02.2024

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The Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) creates knowledge for a better world and solutions that can change everyday life.

Department of Chemical Engineering 

We take chemistry from laboratory scale to industrial production. This demands a wide range of knowledge, from molecular processes and nanotechnology to building and operation of large processing plants. We educate graduates for some of Norway's most important industries. The Department of Chemical Engineering is one of eight departments in the Faculty of Natural Sciences. 

Deadline 4th February 2024
EmployerNTNU - Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Municipality   Trondheim
Scope Fulltime
Duration Temporary
Place of service Sem Sælands vei 4, 7491 Trondheim