Stillingstittel: Researcher in ecotoxicology/marine ecology

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.Researcher in ecotoxicology/marine ecology

The employment period is 2 years. Within the framework of the position duties may be assigned. Starting date as soon as possible, but no later than 01.08.2016.

Job description/ Project description:

The successful candidate will be member of a project team at UiO, partner in the EU JPI-Oceans project EPHEMARE “Ecotoxicological effects of microplastics in marine ecosystems”. The EPHEMARE consortium includes 16 partners from 10 European countries including several of the most experienced European groups in microplastics research. UiOs will focus on effect studies with sediment-dwelling organisms, fish health and fish primary hepatocyte cultures. The project also includes a field study with a focus on accumulation in and effects on biota.

Qualifications:

The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences has a strategic ambition of being a leading research faculty. Candidates for these positions will be selected in accordance with this, and expected to be in the upper segment of their class with respect to academic credentials.

For this position we seek candidates that have a completed PhD-degree (or other corresponding education equivalent to a Norwegian doctoral degree) in ecotoxicology or marine ecology. The candidates should have experience in experimental studies with marine organisms, preferably with sediment-dwelling organisms. Experience with cell culturing and/or effect studies is seen as an advantage, but not required.

The successful candidate will work in a team at UiO, in close contact with other European and Norwegian institutions. We seek a highly motivated, enthusiastic person with the ambition to gain insight and publish papers in leading, international journals. The successful candidate must be prepared to spend short periods at other institutions than the UiO for training and cooperation.

A good command of English is required.

Salary:

Position code 1109, Pay Grade: 57 – 65 (NOK 483 700 – 560 700 per year, depending on qualifications and seniority).

The application must include:

• Application letter
• CV (summarizing education, positions, pedagogical experience, administrative experience and other qualifying activity)
• Copies of educational certificates, transcript of records and letters of recommendation
• A complete list of publications and up to 5 academic works that the applicant wishes to be considered by the evaluation committee
• Names and contact details of 2-3 references (name, relation to candidate, e-mail and telephone number)

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

In accordance with the University of Oslo’s equal opportunities policy, we invite applications from all interested individuals regardless of gender or ethnicity.

UiO has an agreement for all employees, aiming to e.g. secure rights to research results.

Sted: Oslo Contact person(s):Professor Ketil Hylland, tlf: 47 22857315, , email: ketil.hylland (at) ibv.uio.noQuestions regarding Easycruit, contact HR Officer Torunn Standal Guttormsen, tlf: 47 22 85 42 72, , email: t.s.guttormsen (at) mn.uio.noOnline application form: [Click here]

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Arbeidsgiver Navn: Universitetet i Oslo, Department of Bios

Arbeidsgiver adresse: 0313 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