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Stillingstittel: Postdoctoral researcher - Parasitology

Stillingsbeskrivelse:

Job abstractJV_description

A temporary postdoc position in parasitology is currently available for a period of one year at NVI, Department of Animal Health and Food Safety, Animal Health Research group. The laboratory provides diagnostic and advisory services for veterinarians and authorities, and is national reference laboratory for a number of pathogens including foodborne zoonotic parasites.

The main focus of this position will be development and implementation of in vitro assays for assessment of anthelmintic properties of plant extracts. Additionally, planning and execution of animal experiments can be expected. Through a range of in vitro assays, the specific aim is to test tannin rich extracts of Norwegian spruce and pine against the abomasal nematode Ostertagia ostertagi . This work will be part of the BarkCure project (Condensed tannins from Norwegian pine and spruce bark antiparasitic effects and potential commercial exploitation), which is an ongoing, international research project financed by the Research Council of Norway. Other partners in the project include the Norwegian Centre for Organic Agriculture, Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research, Treteknisk, SINTEFF Material and Chemistry, Scotlands Rural College and University of Copenhagen.

Further tasks will include support of ongoing research projects through design, completion, and analysis of experiments. Moreover, the successful candidate is expected to assists in writing grant proposals, progress reports, and manuscripts for publication. Participation in the contingency plan of the Institute may be required, and cross-disciplinary collaboration nationally as well as internationally is anticipated.

Qualifications

We are seeking an enthusiastic, independent and highly motivated candidate with a background in veterinary medicine and/or parasitology and a relevant PhD in the field of parasitology, immunology, developmental biology or related. You have excellent laboratory skills and solid knowledge of helminthology preferably including experience with in vitro methods such as egg hatch assay, larval feeding inhibition assay, larval migration inhibition assay and adult motility assay. Clinical experience is an asset. Good reporting and writing skills in English are required and knowledge of one of the Scandinavian languages is advantageous. Candidates with less than 5 years of postdoc experience are especially encouraged to apply.

Salary and terms of employment

The current position is offered as a full time (37,5hr per week) position for a period of one year.

The salary follows the regulations set by the Norwegian State for the category of researcher in code 1352 of postdoctoral researcher (current yearly gross salary 619 300 658 300 NOK) depending on qualifications. There is a compulsory membership in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund with a deduction of 2% of the salary, giving opportunities for favorable loan offers.

NVI offers membership in the Norwegian State's pension fund with insurance schemes and favorable loan offers, flexible working time, a good working environment, possibility for nursery space and opportunity for rental of the institutes mountain cabin. The Veterinary Institute has signed an agreement on the inclusive workplace (IA-company).

The State work force shall as far as possible reflect the diversity of the population. It is therefore a policy aim to achieve a balanced age and gender composition and recruiting people with immigrant background. People with an immigrant background are encouraged to apply for the position.

For further information please contact Research Professor Heidi Enemark +47 916 89 587.

Application

Applications must be sent electronically via the Institutes application portal.

In addition to filling the online electronic application, candidates must provide the following documents:

• A list of all relevant scientific publications in peer reviewed journals, conference papers and presentations, books chapters, etc.
• Copy of all certificates, diplomas relevant for evaluation
• Contact information for three individuals who could serve as references.

The application letter can be either attached or copy-pasted into the applications online system. Applicants can also choose to submit a more detailed CV as an attachment.

If you would like to opt-out from the entry on the public search list, this must be stated and justified in the application. Information may be made public even if you have asked not to be listed in the search list. You will be notified if the desire for reservation can not be granted.

Application ID: 52/18

Deadline: 5 February 2019

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