PhD-position

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At the Faculty of Medicine, Department of Biomedicine, a PhD position (100%) is available for a period of four (4) years or until max 4 months after having completed the PhD degree, if this is achieved within a shorter time than four years. The position includes 25% required duties, such as teaching, exam work, or supervision, depending on the demands at the department.

The position is part of the Norwegian Research Council project “BIOPROM”, being supervised by Professor Petri Kursula, and it is funded by the University of Bergen.

• Participation in a multidisciplinary collaborative project to elucidate molecular details of the formation of biological multilayers of lipid and protein
• Active role in international collaborations and research visits
• Planning and execution of experimental work and analysis and reporting of results
• The exact role, the used techniques, and tasks in the research project will be decided together with the research group, such that complementary expertise will be present in the project

• an MSc degree or equivalent in biochemistry, biophysics, protein science, or a complementary field
• strong passion for basic science and for understanding molecular structure and function is essential
• documented research experience in structural biology, biophysics, or a related field
• experience from collaborative, multidisciplinary projects is considered an asset
• ability to work independently as well as in a team
• responsible and helpful attitude and ability to take initiative
• capability of learning new methods from both theoretical and practical viewpoints
• fluency in both oral and written English as well as presentation of scientific results

Applicants, 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, please 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 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.

• Exciting development opportunities as part of your role in a strong professional environment
• Salary at pay grade 54 (code 1017/pay framework 20.10) NKR 491 200 before taxes, in the state scales. Further increases in salary will be based on seniority in the position. For applicants with at least one year of employment in a position as a General Practitioner or Dentist, salary level 56 NKR 507 600. Medical specialist starts on wage level 59 NKR 534 400
• Enrolment in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
• Good welfare benefits

• 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 referees (name and contact information)

Detailed information about the position can be obtained by contacting: Prof. Petri Kursula, e-mail: [email protected],  https://www.uib.no/en/rg/petrikursula

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 .

Marion Claireaux tells about life and work as a PhD candidate at UiB.

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