Stillingstittel:
PhD Research Fellowship in Neuroimmunology (2016/1350)

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 Diagnostics and InterventionPhD Research Fellowship in Neuroimmunology

We seek an enthusiastic co-worker as PhD candidate in the Clinical Neuroimmunology Research Group at the Department of Immunology. The position is associated with the Division of Diagnostics and Intervention, and the lab is located at the Department of Immunology, Oslo University Hospital (Rikshospitalet).

The focus of our research is the immune response in the central nervous system in multiple sclerosis, and the research environment at the Department of Immunology is dynamic and stimulating. The main supervisor of the candidate will be MD/postdoc Andreas Lossius. Co-supervisors are Prof. Trygve Holmøy, Akershus University Hospital and Prof. Frode Vartdal, The Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo.

Job Description

The project addresses the role of B cells in in the cerebrospinal fluid of patients with multiple sclerosis. The PhD candidate’s tasks will include laboratory work within molecular biology, cellular immunology, and protein chemistry, in addition to patient inclusion, data analysis, and elaboration of scientific papers.

Requirements

The appointment is for a period of three years. The purpose of the PhD Research Fellowship is research training leading to the successful completion of a PhD degree. The fellow must fulfill the requirements of and take part in the PhD program at the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Oslo and is expected to complete the degree within the set fellowship period. Guidelines for appointments to research fellowship positions at the University of Oslo may be obtained here.

The candidate should hold a master/diploma level degree or an MD. Suitable applicants have a master’s degree in molecular biology, cell biology, biophysics, biochemistry, or immunology, or physicians/MDs that have an interest in translational research. Training will be provided, but previous experience with laboratory work is an advantage. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English are a prerequisite. In assessing applications, particular emphasis will be placed upon the academic and personal ability of the candidate to complete the project within the given time frame and write a PhD thesis under supervision.

Further details can be requested from postdoc Andreas Lossius (phone 23073814, E-mail: andreas.lossius (at) medisin.uio.no) or professor Trygve Holmøy (E-mail: trygve.holmoy (at) medisin.uio.no).

We offer

• Excellent working conditions
• An exciting and stimulating academic environment
• Salary based on salary level 50-57 (NOK 430 500 – NOK 483 700) per year depending on qualifications
• Membership in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
• Attractive welfare benefits

The application must include

• Application letter, including motivation for applying for the position statement and research interests
• CV (summarizing education, positions, academic work-scientific publications and other relevant activity)
• A complete list of any publications and academic work
• Copies of educational certificates and transcript
  
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  Arbeidsgiver Navn: Universitetet i Oslo, Institute of Clini
  
  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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