Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Bioanalytical Chemistry

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Position as Postdoctoral Research Fellow available at Department of Chemistry.

The appointment is a fulltime position and is for a period of two years.

No one can be appointed for more than one Postdoctoral Research Fellowship at the University of Oslo.

Starting date no later than September 1, 2024.

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 highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join the project. The primary focus of this position will be to develop bioanalytical mass spectrometry-based tools to study the effect of PFAS on pancreatic islets organoids, with a particular emphasis on diabetes-related proteins and signal peptides. This research will involve the use of liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry. The second part of the project will involve analyzing the effects of PFAS on the interaction between pancreatic islet  organoids and liver organoids on a chip. This part of the project will be conducted in close collaboration with a PhD Researcher Fellow, who in this project will focus on metabolic disorders and liver organoids.

To excel in this role, we are looking for an analytical chemist with extensive knowledge and expertise in the field of liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry. Experience with automated sample preparation or small-scale sample analysis, such as micro or nanoLC-MS, is highly preferable.

In return, we offer an international multidisciplinary environment and the opportunity to work at the Department of Chemistry, University of Oslo, in close collaboration with the Center of Excellence Hybrid Technology Hub. The bioanalytical chemistry group consists of 2 fixed positions, 3 PhD Research Fellows 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 package/task, but also together.

The main purpose of a postdoctoral fellowship is to provide the candidates with enhanced skills to pursue a scientific top position within or beyond academia. To promote a strategic career path, all postdoctoral research fellows are required to submit a professional development plan no later than one month after commencement of the postdoctoral period.

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

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.

• Applicants must hold a degree equivalent to a Norwegian doctoral degree in Chemistry with strong analytical chemistry expertise. Doctoral dissertation must be submitted for evaluation by the closing date. Only applicants with an approved doctoral thesis and public defence are eligible for appointment
• Fluent oral and written communication skills in English
• Extensive hands-on experience with liquid chromatography mass spectrometry. The first paragraph on the CV should convincingly describe this experience
• Personal suitability and motivation for the position

• The position's subject area requires licensing under the Norwegian Export Control Act. In order to be considered for the position, it is a prerequisite that UiO must be able to be granted such licence. 
  https://www.uio.no/english/studies/admission/master/export-control.html
   

Desired qualifications:

• Experience with working in a multidisciplinary environment
• Communication skills in a multidisciplinary environment
• Experience with trouble shooting liquid chromatography or mass spectrometry systems

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

• Salary NOK 575 400 – 657 300 per annum depending on qualifications in position as Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (position code 1352)
• Attractive welfare benefits and a generous pension agreement
• Professionally stimulating working environment
• Vibrant international academic environment
• Postdoctoral development programmes
• Oslo’s family-friendly surroundings with their rich opportunities for culture and outdoor activities

• Cover letter (statement of motivation, summarizing scientific work and research interest)
• CV (summarizing education, positions, pedagogical experience, administrative experience and other qualifying activity). The first paragraph on the CV should convincingly describe hands-on experience with liquid chromatography mass spectrometry.
• Copies of educational certificates, academic transcript of records
• A complete list of publications and up to 5 academic works 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).

In assessing the applications, special emphasis will be placed on the documented, academic qualifications as well as the candidates motivation and personal suitability. Interviews with the best qualified candidates will be arranged.

Please see the guidelines and regulations for appointments to Postdoctoral fellowships at the University of Oslo.

If an applicant has applied for and been granted funding for a fulltime research stay abroad while being employed as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow, the employment will be prolonged with the equivalent time as the research stay, but for no longer than of twelve months ( thus extending the employment to a maximum of four years).

No one can be appointed twice as a Postdoctoral fellow financed with funds from The Research Council of Norway (NFR).

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.

The University of Oslo 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 about the position please contact:

Associate Professor Hanne Røberg-Larsen, phone: +47 900 20 101, e-mail: hannero@kjemi,uio.no

For technical questions regarding the recruitment system, 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.

The Department has extensive contacts with industry, research and educational institutions at home and abroad. As partner in the Centre for Materials Science and Nanotechnology our researchers contributes to a significant interdisciplinary efforts in cooperation with the Department of Physics. The Department of Chemistry has its own school laboratory as a great resource for teachers, public outreach and the didactics of chemistry.

21st April 2024

University of Oslo

Oslo

Scope

Fulltime (1 positions) Fulltime (%)

Temporary

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