Stillingstittel: PhD Candidate in Molecular Medicine (2016/5922)

Stillingsbeskrivelse:
The University of Oslo is Norway’s largest 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.Division of PhysiologyPhD Candidate in Molecular Medicine

One PhD Candidate in Physiology/Molecular Medicine is available for 3 years with a possibility for a fourth year with 25% compulsory teaching or consulting at the Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Department of Molecular Medicine, Division of Physiology.

The position is funded by a grant from the Institute of Basic Medical Sciences.

The Institute consists of departments and units that pursue research and education within basic medical science. The Institute has approximately 320 employees and is located at Domus Medica, at the University’s campus at Gaustad. More information about the institute can be found here: www.med.uio.no/imb/english/

Job Description

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the number one cause of death in Europe with a large cost to the EU economy. 60 % of deaths in CVD are caused by insufficient blood supply, leading to tissue hypoxia and subsequent cell death. The mode of cell death is dependent on several factors. Necrosis has been regarded as an accidental mode of cell death, leading to release of cellular content, which trigger a sterile immune response. Recently, regulated necrosis, named necroptosis has been described.

The aims of the project are to understand the role of necroptosis during acute myocardial infarction and its role in affecting sterile inflammation.

The PhD fellow will work on several aspects of the project, and will employ advanced molecular and cellular techniques, as well as work with animal models to answer important questions with relevance to acute myocardial infarction and heart failure.

The project is led by Professor Kåre-Olav Stensløkken. http://www.med.uio.no/imb/english/research/groups/heart-physiology/

The objective of the fellowship is research training leading to the successful completion of a doctoral degree. The appointment is conditional upon admission to the research-training programme of the Faculty of Medicine. An approved plan for the research training must be submitted no later than one month after taking up the position, and admission approved within three months. The research fellow is expected to complete the project within the set fellowship period. Please also refer to the regulations concerning terms and conditions of employment for the post as PhD Candidate:link.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be a M.D. or hold a master degree (equivalent to the Norwegian master degree) in physiology, molecular/cell biology, or related subjects.
• Background in physiology or cell biology is preferred.
• Experience with cardiovascular physiology and molecular biology would be an advantage.
• Motivation and personal suitability will be taken into account.

We offer

• Salary ranging from pay grade: 50 – 56 (NOK 430 500 – 475 400)
• Stimulating and attractive work environment
• Membership in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.
• Attractive welfare benefits.

The application must include:

• Application letter (including a summary of the applicant's scientific work
  
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  Arbeidsgiver Navn: Universitetet i Oslo, Institute of Basic
  
  Arbeidsgiver adresse: 0313 OSLO
  
  Job kort beskrivelse: University and higher education teachers
  
  Land: Norge
  
  Region: Oslo
  
  Kilde til jobbtilbud: NAV, Offentlige arbeidsformidlinger, Norge
  
  Lønn valuta: NOK
  
  Lønn periode: Pr. år
  
  
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