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Stillingstittel:
PhD Research Fellowship in Biophysics and Medical Physics - F100

Stillingsbeskrivelse:
Jobbnorge ID: 165494

Job abstractJV_description

Position as PhD Research Fellow in Biophysics and Medical Physics is available at the Department of Physics.

If the successful candidate has a good knowledge of one Scandinavian language (Norwegian, Swedish, Danish), the fellowship will be for a period of 4 years, with 25 % compulsory work (teaching at the Department of Physics). Otherwise, the fellowship will be for a period of 3 years, with no compulsory work.

Starting date no later than 01.10.2019.

More about the position

Proton therapy is a radiotherapy modality that potentially can reduce side effects compared to X-ray treatment and increase the likelihood of cure. The sections for Biophysics and Medical Physics and Nuclear and Energy Physics, Department of Physics, are working on exploiting the physical properties of protons and activated nuclei in cancer treatment. This work is preparing for the introduction of proton therapy in Norway, with tentative start-up in 2023.

The candidate will be part of a project investigating late effects after radiation exposure with emphasis on differential proton or photon induced pathways. In addition, potential mitigators against radiation induced fibrosis will be investigated.

The work will include in vitro cell irradiations as well as optimization of proton irradiation set-up for animal irradiations. Laboratories at the Department of Physics, University of Oslo and at collaborators at Oslo University Hospital will be used in the project. The candidate will work in a highly translational field together with a team consisting of physicists, biologists and clinicians.

Information about the research at The Department of Physics is found on

http://www.mn.uio.no/fysikk/english/research/groups/

Qualification requirements

• A Master's degree or equivalent with specialization in biophysics, medical physics or a related field.
• A background and/or strong interest in cell and molecular biology
• Experience with cell culturing
• Strong practical and analytical skills
• Good communication skills
• Good social and collaboration skills and ability to work independently and in an interdisciplinary scientific environment
• High drive for science
• Fluent oral and written communication skills in English
• Formal admission criteria: http://www.mn.uio.no/english/research/phd/application/application.html

Other desired qualifications include

• Experience with confocal microscopy
• Experience with animal research
• Knowledge of Norwegian or another Scandinavian language

The purpose of the fellowship is research training leading to the successful completion of a PhD degree.

The fellowship requires admission to the PhD program at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. The application to the PhD program must be submitted to the department no later than two months after taking up the position. For more information see:

http://www.uio.no/english/research/phd/

http://www.mn.uio.no/english/research/phd/

The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences has a strategic ambition of being a leading research faculty. 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.

We offer

• Salary NOK 449 400 - 505 800 per annum depending on qualifications and seniority as PhD Research Fellow (position code 1017)
• Attractive welfare benefits and a generous pension agreement
• Vibrant international academic environment
• Oslo's family-friendly surroundings with their rich opportunities for culture and outdoor activities

How to apply

The application must include

• Application letter including a abstractJV_description of scientific interests and the motivation for applying for the position (max. 2 pages)
• CV (summarizing education, positions and academic work - scientific publications)
• Copies of educational certificates, transcript of records and letters of recommendation
• Documentation of English proficiency if needed (please see admission criteria)
• List of publications and academic work 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.

Applicants may be called in for an interview.

Formal regulations

Please see the guidelines and regulations for appointments to Research Fellowships at the University of Oslo.

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.

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

The appointment may be shortened/given a more limited scope within the framework of the applicable guidelines on account of any previous employment in academic positions.

The University of Oslo has an agreement for all employees, aiming to secure rights to research results etc.

In accordance with the University of Oslo's equal opportunities policy, we invite applications from all interested individuals regardless of gender or ethnicity. The University of Oslo has a goal of recruiting more women in academic positions. Women are encouraged to apply.

Contact information

Associate Professor Nina Edin, n.f.j.edin (at) fys.uio.no, 

For technical questions regarding the application system, please contact HR Adviser Elin Thoresen, +47 22 85 71 96, e-mail: elin.thoresen (at) mn.uio.no

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