Stillingstittel:
Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Hjerte-, lunge- og katrklinikken, Institutt for eksperimentell med. forskning (ref.nr. 3104429705)

Stillingsbeskrivelse:
Oslo University Hospital is a highly specialized hospital in charge of extensive regional and local hospital assignments. As Scandinavia’s largest hospital, we carry out more than 1.2 million patient treatments each year. The hospital has a nationwide responsibility for a number of national and multi-regional assignments, and has several national centers of competence. Oslo University Hospital is responsible for approximately 50 percent of all medical and health care research conducted at Norwegian hospitals, and is a significant role player within the education of a large variety of health care personnel.Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Hjerte-, lunge- og katrklinikken, Institutt for eksperimentell med. forskning

A three-year post-doctoral position in Cardiovascular Research is advertised at the Institute for Experimental Medical Research (IEMR), Oslo University Hospital Ullevål in Oslo, Norway. IEMR conducts research that seeks to understand the molecular basis of heart failure development. The institute employs around 80 people and consists of four main research groups with backgrounds in various fields of molecular biology, physiology and cardiology. The project will be conducted in the group of Professor Alessandro Cataliotti. The group is part of Center for Heart Failure Research which promotes extensive collaboration and provides a fruitful research environment within the Oslo region. Oslo University Hospital sends offer letters with labor contracts to candidates per e-mail. Only applicants applying electronically via WebCruiter will be considered.

Job description

• Emerging evidence supports the existence of a derangement of the endocrine function of the heart as a preceding cause of several cardiovascular diseases in humans. In particular, an impaired production, and an altered processing of the cardio-protective natriuretic peptide system has been demonstrated in patients with essential hypertension. Our research interests focus on the potential beneficial effects of exogenous delivery of natriuretic peptides in hypertension, hypertensive heart disease, and heart failure. To achieve long-term delivery of natriuretic peptides, we propose innovative gene delivery technologies in preclinical models, as well as subcutaneous delivery in humans.
• The research project for the advertised position will focus on hypertension and heart failure treatment and imaging. Large preclinical models will be used to investigate mechanisms involved in the development of hypertension. Innovative therapeutic approaches, such as gene delivery, will also be pursued along with more conventional delivery strategies such as oral, subcutaneous, and intravenous administration.

Qualifications

• We are looking for talented and highly motivated candidates of all nationalities who have a keen interest in cardiovascular research and academic career. The applicant is expected to hold a PhD degree in human biology, cell biology, or medical science and have good command of English. Value will be placed on compatibility of the applicant's professional and personal disposition. Previous experience with large animal models of cardiovascular diseases and interest on basic and translational research would be an advantage. Experience with techniques for imaging at both cellular and tissue level, cell biology, molecular biology, viral transduction is also considered a valuable asset.
• The application must include the following documents in English:
• A) Application Letter with specified motivation and career goals
• B) CV (summarizing education, publications, employment and previous professional experiences within or outside academia)
• C) Copies of educational certificates and grades
• D) List of 2-3 references (Name, email address and phone number)

Education field

• Medical / Health / Social su
  
  Minstelønn: 0
  
  Maksimal lønn: 0
  
  Arbeidsgiver Navn: Oslo universitetssykehus HF, Ullevål
  
  Arbeidsgiver adresse: 0450 OSLO
  
  Job kort beskrivelse:
  Biologists, botanists, zoologists and related professionals
  
  Land: Norge
  
  Region: Oslo
  
  Kilde til jobbtilbud: NAV, Offentlige arbeidsformidlinger, Norge
  
  Lønn valuta: NOK
  
  Lønn periode: Pr. år
  
  
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