Stillingstittel: Post-doctoral fellow in Neuroscience

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.

One position as Post-doctoral fellow (SKO 1352) is available at the Division of Physiology, Department of Molecular Medicine, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences (IMB), University of Oslo. The position is affiliated with the group of Associate Professor Koen Vervaeke. The project is funded by the European Research Council. The position is initially for a period of 2 years, and is available from August 1, 2015. For more information about the lab: http://vervaeke-lab.org/

The IMB pursues education and research to promote basic medical knowledge in order to understand normal processes, provide insight into mechanisms that cause illness, and promote good health. More information about the Institute and the research groups can be found here: link

The IMB has a strategic ambition of being a leading research faculty. Candidates will be selected in accordance with this, and expected to be in the upper segment of their class with respect to academic credentials.

No one can be appointed as a post-doctoral fellow for more than one specified period at the same institution.

Description of the project and the job

We are searching for highly motivated candidates with a strong interest in cortical circuits. We aim at determining cortical circuit functions in fully awake behaving animals using optical and electrophysiological methods. The position is funded by the European Research Council to study the role of specific neuron types in the cortex. The candidate will use state of the art imaging and electrophysiology techniques to record neuronal activity and optogenetic perturbations to identify cell-specific contributions to cortex function.

Qualifications

We seek candidates with a strong background in cortical physiology, electrophysiology, rodent behavior and data analysis. The candidate should be creative, critical and organized in analyzing data. The candidate should have a proven track record of publications in high impact journals. Competence in rodent behavior protocols, microsurgery, and programming (Matlab/LabVIEW) are a plus.

Applicants must hold a PhD or equivalent degree. The candidate should be able to work independently and structured, while at the same time engage in close collaborations. Emphasis will be attributed to team-working abilities and personal skills.

In assessing the applications, special emphasis will be placed on the relevance of the candidate’s background.

A good command of English is required.

http://www.mn.uio.no/english/research/doctoral-degree-and-career/regulations/proficiency-requirements.html

We offer:

• A challenging and friendly working environment
• Salary ranging from pay grade 57 – 65 from NOK 483 700 – 560 700 per year
• Favorable pension arrangements
• Attractive welfare benefits

The application must include:

• A one-page statement of motivation, research interests and a brief description of previous relevant experience.
• CV
• Copies of educational certificates
• Names and contact details of 2-3 references (name, relation to candidate, e-mail and telephone number)
• Optional: letters of recommendation.

Please remember that all documents should be in English or a Scandinavian langu

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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