PhD-position at Department of Biomedicine

22 Feb 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

University of Bergen

Department

Department of Biomedicine

Research Field

Medical sciences » Medicine

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Norway

Application Deadline

6 Mar 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Oslo)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

37,5

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description
UiB - Knowledge that shapes society

Through robust and close interaction with the world around us – globally, nationally and locally – we shall be instrumental in building a society based on knowledge, skills and attitudes.

Do you want to take part in shaping the future?

PhD position

At the Faculty of Medicine, Department of Biomedicine, a full-time PhD-position is available for a period of three (3) years, with starting date as soon as possible, and before summer 2024. The position is part of the project “Novel genetic integrin alpha11 mouse models: closing in on cardiac fibrosis ”, funded by Nasjonalforeningen for folkhelsen. In the group of Prof. D. Gullberg, there is an interest in understanding the role of integrin alpha11 in tissue and tumor fibrosis. In a close collaboration with groups at the University of  Oslo the and University of Oulu, Finland,  the group has an ongoing collaboration to investigate the role of integrin alpha11 in human and mouse cardiac fibrosis.

About the project/work tasks:

• take part in characterizing a new fluorescent reporter mouse strain with regards to integrin alpha11 promoter activity in embryos and in hearts subjected to aortic banding
•  characterize alpha11 expression and function in the heart of a novel humanized knock-in mouse strain
• take part in detailed epitope mapping of integrin alpha11 monoclonal antibodies
•  investigate the role of mechanoregulation for integrin alpha11 expression and function.

Qualifications and personal qualities:

• The applicant must hold a master`s degree or equivalent in Cell Biology, Pharmacology, or Molecular Biology
•             Experience from relevant research projects will be considered as positive. Specifically, previous experience in: 1) culture of mammary cells, 2) genotyping and analyzing transgenic mice 3) experience of advanced microscopic imaging of cultured cells, is         desirable.
• The candidate should be able to work independently and in a structured manner, and have the ability to cooperate with others
• Ability and motivation to carry out a PhD project
• The applicant must be fluent in oral and written English, see documentation requirements

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 also required that the applicant enclose a review from the Norwegian Directorate for Higher Education and Skills (HK-dir) whether the education (bachelor and master degree) in question is of a scope and level that corresponds to the level of a Norwegian master’s degree. Please see https://hkdir.no/en/  for more information about HK-dir’s general recognition. The review from HK-dir may take some time and the application should be sent to HK-dir as soon as you have decided to apply for the position. If no answer within the application deadline, you must enclose documentation from HK-dir that they have received your application. Please note that the automatic recognition offered by HK-dir is not sufficient, and will not be accepted as basis for admission to the PhD programme. Applicants with education from a Scandinavian country or medical degree from the EEA area and a license to practice medicine in Norway are exempt from the requirement for HK-dir assessment, see Admission requirements at the Faculty of Medicine | Faculty of Medicine | UiB

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

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

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 3 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 540 500 (code 1017, pay grade 55) in the state salary scale. For applicants with at least one year of employment in a position as a General Practitioner or Dentist, salary NOK 557 100 (code 1017, pay grade 57). Medical specialist starts on salary NOK 575 400 (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 also required that the applicant enclose a review from HK-dir (both bachelor and master degree) whether the education in question is of a scope and level that corresponds to the level of a Norwegian master’s degree. Please see https://hkdir.no/en/  for more information about HK-dir’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 HK-dir that they have received your application
• Documentation of language skills (English)
• 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 Elon Donald Gullberg; e-post: [email protected] .

UiB must follow Norway’s export control regulations when processing applications for this position.

Desired start date in the position is 01.07.2024 or earlier.

The state labour force 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 to be omitted is not met.

The successful applicant must comply with the guidelines that apply to the position at all times.

For further information about the recruitment process, click here .

Life as a PhD candidate at UiB

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About UiB

The University of Bergen is a renowned educational and research institution, organised into seven faculties and approximately 54 institutes and academic centres. Campus is located in the centre of Bergen with university areas at Nygårdshøyden, Haukeland, Marineholmen, Møllendalsveien and Årstad. 

There are five departments and eight centres at Faculty of Medicine.

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Requirements

Research Field

Medical sciences » Medicine

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Additional Information
Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

University of Bergen

Country

Norway

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/258843/phd-position-at-departmen…

Contact

City

Bergen

Website

http://www.uib.no

Street

Jonas Lies vei 91

Postal Code

N-5021

STATUS: EXPIRED