PhD Fellow at the Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Biomedicine

UiB - Knowledge that shapes society UiB shall be among Europe's leading universities, internationally known for high quality in research and education. As a social institution, we shall contribute to sustainable and democratic development and be an attractive and inclusive place of study and work. Video: https://youtu.be/M5n6RnScNgA PhD Fellow at the Institute of Biomedicine At the Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Biomedicine, a position as a PhD Fellow (100 %) is vacant for a period of three (3) years. Desired start date for the position is January 1, 2027. The position is linked to the project ” Converging cancer neuroscience and immuno-oncology for a novel gene therapy against brain tumors”, funded by the European Research Council. The project shall investigate how communication between astrocytes and glioblastoma cells affects the formation of synapses between neurons and glioma cells, and which molecular mechanisms determine these communication pathways. About the project/tasks: Perform in vitro and in vivo experiments for the project Analyze and interpret experimental data Participate in writing manuscripts Supervise master's students) Qualifications and properties: The applicant must have completed a master's degree or equivalent within the field of biomedicine or related fields Experience from relevant research projects will count positively The person appointed must be able to work independently and structured, and have good collaboration skills, Ability and motivation to complete a doctoral project Good written and oral English, see documentation requirements Work independently and structured and have good collaboration skills Personal qualities will be emphasized. Ambition and potential will also count when assessing candidates Special requirements for the position The regulations for export control apply to the University of Bergen. The regulations will form the basis for the processing of applications Applicants with foreign education must attach a certified translation to English or Scandinavian if the original diploma and transcripts are not in one of these languages. The applicant must also attach the Directorate for Higher Education and Skills (HK-dir) general assessment of whether the education (bachelor and master) corresponds to a Norwegian master's degree. See https://hkdir.no/ for more information about general assessment of higher education. We point out that the application for assessment from HK-dir can take time and the application should be sent as early as possible when you know you want to apply for the position. If you have not received an answer by the application deadline, attach documentation from HK-dir stating that they have received your application. Note that the automatic approval scheme from HK-dir is not sufficient. Applicants with Nordic education, or medical education from the EEA area who have received a license to work as a doctor in Norway are exempt from the requirement of HK-dir assessment, see Admission requirements | Faculty of Medicine | UiB See requirements for English skills: http://www.uib.no/med/115525/krav-til-engelskkunnskaper-ved-opptak-til-phd-programmet The following applies to the position: Research education (The PhD program): A position as a PhD Fellow involves research education with a doctorate as the goal. The PhD Fellow shall enter an approved program for a doctorate within a timeframe of 3 years, without other imposed work tasks at the institute. The final plan for the implementation of the research education shall be approved by the faculty within three months after starting the position. Admission to the faculty's PhD program is a prerequisite for appointment to the position. PhD Fellow position: The PhD Fellow position is a fixed-term position. No one can be employed as a PhD Fellow for more than one fixed-term period at the same institution. You also cannot be appointed to a PhD Fellow position if you have previously held such an appointment at another institution in the region. The language of instruction is usually Norwegian. We offer: Exciting and developing tasks in a strong professional environment Salary currently NOK 600,000 (code 1017) in the state salary scale. For applicants with at least one year of employment in a doctor or dentist position, the salary is currently NOK 615,000 (For applicants who are authorized as a doctor or dentist, documentation of Norwegian authorization must be attached to the application). For applicants with specialist training, the salary is currently NOK 635,000 (For applicants who have specialist training, specialist approval from the Norwegian Directorate of Health must be attached.) Membership in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund Good welfare schemes The application shall include: A short statement about the applicant's research interests and motivation for applying for the position Transcripts and diplomas (all higher education) and relevant certificates Applicants with foreign education (both bachelor and/or master) must attach a certified translation to English or Scandinavian if the original diploma and transcripts are not in one of these languages. The applicant must also attach HK-dir's general assessment of whether the education (bachelor and master) corresponds to a Norwegian master's degree. See https://hkdir.no/ for more information about general assessment of higher education. If you have not received an answer by the application deadline, you can attach documentation from HK-dir stating that they have received your application Documentation of English skills A complete list of publications and any other academic work you want to be taken into account Any publications (pdf) Two references (name and contact information) General information: Further information about the position can be obtained by contacting: Professor Hrvoje Miletic For questions about recruitment and HR-related matters, contact HR advisor Selina Sia Hausberg. Diversity is a strength and enables us to solve our tasks even better. UiB therefore needs qualified employees regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, belief, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and age.

The University of Bergen uses the principle of public access to information when appointing to scientific positions. Information about the applicant may be made public even if the applicant has requested not to be included in the applicant list. If the request is not granted, the applicant shall be notified of this. We encourage applicants with disabilities, immigrant backgrounds, or gaps in their CV to apply. If you check this box in the application, you may receive positive special treatment. We always invite at least one qualified applicant from each of these groups to an interview. More about the recruitment process here. Life as a PhD candidate at UiB Astrid Nybø tells about life and the everyday work life as a PhD candidate at UiB. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eo3Z63yzkKA&list=PLf8ZIYfAO0qjhROTj6SthDbSScg0lSO6G&index=5