Stillingstittel:
Research fellow (PhD candidate) within the project "Neural Circuits Underlying Behaviour in Oikopleura"

Stillingsbeskrivelse:
 

The University of Bergen (UiB) is an internationally recognised research university with more than 14,000 students and close to 3,500 employees at six faculties. The university is located in the heart of Bergen. Our main contribution to society is excellent basic research and education across a wide range of disciplines.

Sars International Centre for Marine Molecular Biology (Sars Centre) is situated at the Marine­holmen campus together with other research institutes at the University. The Sars Centre is partner with European Molecular Biological Laboratory (EMBL) in Heidelberg, Germany and is organized directly under the Rector at UiB.

 Jobbnorge ID: 121634

There is a vacancy for a PhD position at the Sars International Centre for Marine Molecular Biology (www.sars.no/) affiliated with the project "Neural Circuits Underlying Behavior in Oikopleura". The Sars Centre belongs to the University of Bergen and is partner with The European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) www.embl.de/. The position is in collaboration with the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences at the University of Bergen and is available immediately. The place of work will be at the Sars Centre.

 

About the project/work tasks:

The research group, headed by Joel Glover, studies the evolution and function of the nervous system using as model organism the appendicularian Oikopleura dioica. The group is particularly interested in studying the organization and development of neural circuits underlying movement patterns and behaviour. The project will employ genetic and non-genetic probes of morphology and activity to assess the connectivity and function of neurons that make up rhythm generators and their sensory inputs and motor outputs.

Specific techniques involved include morphological imaging (lipophilic, intracellular, and genetic probes), functional imaging (calcium and voltage imaging), single cell RNA sequencing, genome editing and transgenic reporters. Most of the research work will be performed at the Sars Center but some will also be performed at the group leader-s main laboratory at the University of Oslo. The successful candidate will work in close association with a postdoctoral fellow and the group leader with the aim to eventually contribute to the further development of the project in line with his/her interests.

Qualifications and personal qualities:

• The applicant must hold a master's degree or the equivalent in a biological field, or must have submitted the master's thesis for evaluation before expiry of the application deadline. It is a condition of employment that the master's degree has been awarded.
• Experience in basic molecular biology methods is desirable.
• Interest in evolutionary and functional neurobiology is desirable.
• Prior experience in morphological techniques for studying neuronal morphology or optical techniques for recording neuronal activity is advantageous but not essential.
• Prior experience in working with Oikopleura dioica is advantageous but not essential.
• Ability to work both independently and in close collaboration with others in a structured manner.
• Proficiency in both written and oral English.

About the PhD position:

The fellowship position is for a fixed term of 4 years, of which 25% will comprise obligatory duties associated with research, teaching and dissemination of results. The employment period may be reduced if you have previously been employed as a research fellow/research assistant or the like.

Minstelønn: 0

Maksimal lønn: 0

Arbeidsgiver Navn: Universitetet i Bergen

Arbeidsgiver adresse: Christiesgt. 18 5020 BERGEN

Job kort beskrivelse: University and higher education teachers

Land: Norge

Region: Hordaland

Kilde til jobbtilbud: NAV, Offentlige arbeidsformidlinger, Norge

Lønn valuta: NOK

Lønn periode: Pr. år