PhD position (4 years) at K.G. Jebsen Center for Parkinson’s Disease, Department of Clinical Medicine

PhD position

At the Faculty of Medicine, Department of Clinical Medicine, a full-time temporary PhD position is available for a period of four (4) years or max 4 months after completed the PhD degree, if this is achieved within a shorter time than four years. The positions include 25 % required duties such as teaching, exam work or supervision, depending on the demands at the department.

The position is part of the K.G. Jebsen Center for Parkinson’s Disease funded by the University of Bergen. This PhD position will be in molecular neuroscience to work on a project focusing on advancing the mechanistic understanding of Parkinson’s disease.

About K.G. Jebsen Center for Parkinson’s Disease 

The newly-established K.G. Jebsen Center for Parkinson’s Disease started in September 2022 and is hosted at the Department for Clinical Medicine at the University of Bergen (UiB), in collaboration with the Department of Biomedicine and the Neurology Department at Haukeland University Hospital. The Center is led by Professor Charalampos Tzoulis (Charalampos (Haris) Tzoulis | University of Bergen (uib.no)  and its main aims are to advance the mechanistic understanding of Parkinson’ s disease and to improve the diagnosis and treatment of patients.  The K.G. Jebsen Center laboratory is co-localized with the Neuro-SysMed laboratory, offering a flourishing transdisciplinary scientific environment and a unique opportunity for interaction between clinical and translational science.

For more information on Professor Tzoulis´ group click here: https://neuromics.org/

We offer an excellent career opportunity for a PhD candidate to join our research lab. You will work alongside a multidisciplinary team of scientists with expertise in clinical, pharmacological, molecular and computational neuroscience. You will be directly involved in helping develop new and improved diagnostic and therapeutic approaches for one the largest health and socioeconomic challenges of our time.  

About the project/work tasks:

The main purpose of the PhD position is to complete a doctoral thesis, which qualifies for independent research and other forms of employment that demand specific competency. The position is for a period of four (4) years.

The applicant is expected to write a PhD dissertation related to the stratification of Parkinson’s disease using mitochondrial and other tissue-based molecular markers. 

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is the fastest growing neurological disorder and represents one of the most urgent health and societal challenges of our time. The clinically and biologically heterogeneous nature of PD hampers efforts to uncover underlying disease mechanisms, which in turn impedes efforts to design effective treatments. This project aims to address the biological heterogeneity of PD, identify distinct molecular disease subtypes using primarily post-mortem brain tissue, and lay the foundations for developing biomarkers for patient classification in clinical practice.

Initially, we will focus on discerning a putative mitochondrial subtype of PD, based on breakthrough findings by Professor Tzoulis’ group. Other disease subtypes will also be explored based on hypotheses- and data-driven approaches. 

The project will be based on tissue and/or data from a unique collection of more than 1,000 brains and involve a combination of state-of-the-art molecular and histological methodologies, with a particular focus on mitochondrial pathology. 

Additional PhD-related research and training will be conducted. The PhD candidate will have opportunities to travel to our collaborating institutions nationally and internationally to attend courses, training and conferences. 

The candidate will interact directly with a highly stimulating research environment including experts in clinical and translational neuroscience, neuropathology, neurogenetics and computational biology. This position is ideal for candidates interested in highly translational research in the field of ageing and neurodegeneration. This post will offer substantial opportunities for career development and growth.

Qualifications and personal qualities:

• The applicant must hold a Master`s degree or equivalent in molecular biology, neuroscience, neuropsychology or similar disciplines, or a medical (MD) degree
• In the hiring process, emphasis will be placed on professional strengths, possible research expertise and experience from similar projects, good collaboration skills and the ability and motivation to carry out a doctoral project. The following will be prioritized:
• Basic knowledge of neurobiology, neuroanatomy and neuro-histology
• Experience with histology and immunohistochemistry
• Experience working with brain tissue (human or other animal) will be an advantage
• The candidate should be able to work independently and in a structured manner, and have the ability to cooperate with others
• The applicant must be fluent in oral and written English on a high technical and scientific level
• The following qualities will be prioritized:
• High scientific ambition, determination, and the desire for innovation and impact
• In cases where ranked applicants have approximately equivalent qualifications, the centre’s strategic considerations, motivation, and the applicant’s personal eligibility will be considered

About the PhD position (applies to university PhD positions):

Applicant whose education is from another country than Norway, need to also attach a certified translation of the diploma and transcript of grades to English or a Scandinavian language, if the original is not in any of these languages. It is required that the applicant enclose a review from NOKUT whether the education in question (bachelor and master's degree) is of a scope and level that corresponds to the level of a Norwegian master’s degree. Please see www.nokut.no/en for more information about NOKUT’s general recognition. The review from NOKUT may take some time and the application should be sent to NOKUT as soon as you have decided to apply for the position. If no answer within the application deadline, you must enclose documentation from NOKUT that they have received your application.

Language qualifications: http://www.uib.no/en/med/115526/english-language-requirements-phd-admission

Organized research training (PhD program):

The candidate must take part in the University of Bergen approved PhD programme leading to the degree within a time limit of 4 years. You must have admission to the organized research training (PhD program) at the faculty in order to qualify for the position.

Application for admission to the PhD programme, including a project plan outline for the training plan must be submitted no later than three months after the date of commencement.

The PhD position:

PhD-positions are fixed term positions. You cannot be employed in a PhD-position for more than one fixed term period at the same institution or have had similar employment at an institution in the region.

We can offer:

• Exciting development opportunities as part of your role in a strong professional environment
• Salary NOK 509 500(code 1017, pay grade 55) in the state salary scales. For applicants with at least one year of employment in a position as a General Practitioner or Dentist, salary NOK 526 100 (code 1017, pay grade 57). Medical specialist starts on salary NOK 544 400 (code 1017, pay grade 59)  
• Enrolment in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
• Good welfare benefits

Your application must include:

• A brief account of the applicant`s research interests and motivation for applying for the position
• Certified copies of diplomas and transcripts of grades. Applicant whose education is from another country than Norway, need to also attach a certified translation of the diploma and transcript of grades to English or a Scandinavian language, if the original is not in any of these languages. It is required that the applicant enclose a review from NOKUT whether the education in question (bachelor and master degree) is of a scope and level that corresponds to the level of a Norwegian master’s degree. Please see www.nokut.no/en for more information about NOKUT’s general recognition. This may take some time and we recommend you to apply as soon as you know you will apply for this position. If no answer within the application deadline, please enclose documentation from NOKUT that they have received your application
• Documentation of language skills (English): http://www.uib.no/en/med/115526/english-language-requirements-phd-admission
• Complete list of publications and scientific work you want to be evaluated
• Any publication in your name
• Two references (name and contact information)

 

General information:

For further information please contact Professor Charalampos Tzoulis, E-mail: [email protected]

State employment shall reflect the diversity of Norwegian society to the greatest extent possible. People with immigrant backgrounds and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply for the position.

The University of Bergen applies the principle of public access to information when recruiting staff for academic positions. Information about applicants may be made public even if the applicant has asked not to be named on the list of persons who have applied. The applicant must be notified if the request is not met.

For further information about our employment process can be found here .

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