Postdoctoral Fellow in Infection Cell Biology

About the position 

A postdoctoral position is available in the research group  of prof. Trude Helen Flo at the Centre of Excellence in Molecular Inflammation Research (CEMIR) , NTNU, Trondheim, Norway. Our group seeks to understand how host cellular responses to pathogens are initiated and regulated in space and time, and how this shape infection outcome. We study bacterial and viral pathogens, and have a particular interest in the cell biology of Mycobacterium tuberculosis infections. We are currently setting up  human stem-cell-based model systems to study how cellular crosstalk regulates infection. We are looking for someone with expertise in microscopy or image-based screening who is interested in studying the cell biology of mycobacterial infection or innate immunity/cell death pathways.

The postdoctoral fellowship position is a temporary position where the main goal is to qualify for work in senior academic positions. Postdoctoral Fellows are expected to lead their own projects and to contribute to other projects on a collaborative basis.

Your immediate leader is prof. Trude Helen Flo

Key responsibilities

These include but are not limited to:

• Developing a hypothesis into a focused and tractable research question and experimentally test it
• Assembling the tools, reagents and know-how required to complete the research project
• Staying on the top of relevant literature in the field
• Presenting results from the project and drafting paper(s)
• Supervision of students

Required selection criteria

• You must hold a PhD in Cell Biology, Immunology, Biochemistry, or a related topic, or be in the final stages of PhD submission (PhD must be approved before starting the position)
• Good knowledge and technical experience in fluorescence light microscopy (e.g., confocal, high-throughput, TIRF), molecular cell biology
• Track record of writing papers as evidenced by publications or submitted manuscripts in recognized, refereed journals
• Good oral and written communication skills in English

The appointment is to be made in accordance with Regulations on terms of employment for positions such as postdoctoral fellow, Ph.D Candidate, research assistant and specialist candidate.

Desirable selection criteria

• Experience in research with CRISPR/Cas9, genetic screens
• Experience in innate immunity/host responses to infection (signaling, cell death)
• Experience in biophysics, membrane biology

Personal characteristics

• Ability to work independently and capable of interacting within a group
• Sharing, including and honest
• Ambitious and perseverant
• Highly motivated

Emphasis will be placed on personal and interpersonal qualities.

We offer 

• exciting and stimulating tasks in a strong international academic environment 
• great research infrastructure and labs in the University Hospital campus, and possibilities for research stay in collaborators lab in Norway or abroad
• an open and inclusive work environment  with dedicated colleagues 
• great opportunities for outdoors activities in nearby nature
• favourable terms in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund 
• employee benefits 

Salary and conditions

As a Postdoctoral Fellow (code 1352) you are normally paid from gross NOK 563 500 per annum before tax, depending on qualifications and seniority. From the salary, 2% is deducted as a contribution to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund

The period of employment is 4 years.

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.

About the application 

The application and supporting documentation to be used as the basis for the assessment must be in English. 

Publications and other scientific work must follow the application. Please note that applications are only evaluated based on the information available on the application deadline. You should ensure that your application shows clearly how your skills and experience meet the criteria which are set out 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 (Departments to choose from the following): 

• CV and certificates
• transcripts and diplomas for bachelor's-, master's- and PhD degrees. If you have not yet completed your Ph.D, you must provide confirmation on your estimated date for the doctoral dissertation, or that your PhD thesis has been submitted
• Academic works - published or unpublished - that you would like to be considered in the assessment (up to 5 items)
• Research interest statement
• Name and contact information of three referees

If all, or parts, of your education has been taken abroad, we also ask you to attach documentation of the scope and quality of your entire education. Description of the documentation required can be found here . If you already have a statement from NOKUT, please attach this as well. 

Joint works will be considered. If it is difficult to identify your contribution to joint works, you must attach a brief description of your participation. 

In the evaluation of which candidate is best qualified, emphasis will be placed on education, experience and personal and interpersonal qualities. Motivation, ambitions, and potential will also count in the assessment of the candidates. 

NTNU is committed to following evaluation criteria for research quality according to The San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment - DORA. 

This is NTNU

Working at NTNU 

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.

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. 

NTNU is a university with a technical-scientific profile and a focus in professional education. The university is located in three cities with headquarters in Trondheim.

At NTNU, 9,000 employees and 42,000 students work to create knowledge for a better world.

You can find more information about working at NTNU and the application process here .

General information 

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.  

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 Trude Helen Flo, telephone  +47 91 89 77 96, email [email protected] . If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Elisabeth Myrvang, 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: 21.11.2022

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The Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (MH) is one of NTNU’s largest faculties with about 2000 employees (1300 full-time equivalents).

The Faculty’s main activities are education and research in close integration with St Olav’s Hospital. For further information, see: https://www.ntnu.edu/mh .

Deadline 21st November 2022
Employer NTNU - Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Municipality Trondheim
Scope Fulltime
Duration Temporary
Place of service