PhD Research Fellowship in Neuroimmunology University of Oslo, Department of Immunology

The University of Oslo is Norway’s oldest and highest ranked educational and research institution, with 28 000 students and 7000 employees. With its broad range of academic disciplines and internationally recognised research communities, UiO is an important contributor to society. The Institute of Clinical Medicine (Klinmed) is one of three institutes under the Faculty. Klinmed is responsible for the Faculty's educational and research activities at Oslo University Hospital and Akershus University Hospital. With about 800 employees spread over approximately 425 man-labour years, Klinmed is the university's largest institute. Our activities follow the clinical activity at the hospitals and are spread across a number of geographical areas. PhD Research Fellowship in Neuroimmunology UiO ref. nr 2017-3942 - SKO 1017 - PhD candidate We seek an enthusiastic co‐worker as PhD candidate in our research group (Clinical Neuroimmunology Research Group) at the Department of Immunology. The position is associated with the Division of Diagnostics and Intervention, University of Oslo, and the lab is located at the Department of Immunology, Oslo University Hospital (Rikshospitalet). The focus of our research is the immune response in the central nervous system in multiple sclerosis, and the research environment at the Department of Immunology is dynamic and stimulating. The main supervisor of the candidate will be MD/postdoc Andreas Lossius. Co‐supervisors are Prof. Trygve Holmøy, Akershus University Hospital and Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, and Prof. Frode Vartdal, The Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo. Job Description The project addresses the role of B cells in in the cerebrospinal fluid of patients with multiple sclerosis. The PhD candidate’s tasks will include laboratory work within molecular biology, protein chemistry, cellular immunology, data analysis, and elaboration of scientific papers. The position is funded by a grant provided by the Norwegian Women's Public Health Association, and the project period is three years. The purpose of the PhD Research Fellowship is research training leading to the successful completion of a PhD degree. The fellow must fulfill the requirements of and take part in the PhD program at the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Oslo and is expected to complete the degree within the set fellowship period. Guidelines for appointments to research fellowship positions at the University of Oslo may be obtained here. Further details can be requested from postdoc Andreas Lossius (Email: andreas.lossius@medisin.uio.no ). Requirements The candidate should hold a master/diploma level degree or an MD. Suitable applicants have a master’s degree in molecular biology, cell biology, biophysics, biochemistry, or immunology, or physicians/MDs that have an interest in translational research. Training will be provided, but previous experience with laboratory work within molecular biology is an advantage. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English are a prerequisite. In assessing applications, particular emphasis will be placed upon the academic and personal ability of the candidate to complete the project within the given time frame and write a PhD thesis under supervision. Regulations concerning terms and conditions of employment for the posts of post-doctoral research fellow, research fellow, research assistant and resident Guidelines concerning appointment to post doctoral and research posts at UiO We offer Excellent working conditions An exciting and stimulating academic environment Salary is based on state salary schedule (NOK 432 700 - NOK 489 300) Membership in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund Attractive welfare benefits The application must include Application letter, including motivation for applying for the position statement and research interests CV (summarizing education, positions, academic work‐scientific publications and other relevant activity) A complete list of any publications and academic work Copies of educational certificates and transcripts of records Contact details of 2 referees (name, relation to candidate, e‐mail and phone number) The application with attachments is to be delivered in our electronic recruiting system Jobbnorge. Foreign applicants are advised to attach an explanation of their University's grading system. Please remember that all documents should be in English or a Scandinavian language. Interviews with selected candidates will be arranged. If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Psychoneuroxy Apply

The University of Oslo is Norway’s oldest and highest ranked educational and research institution, with 28 000 students and 7000 employees. With its broad range of academic disciplines and internationally recognised research communities, UiO is an important contributor to society.

The Institute of Clinical Medicine (Klinmed) is one of three institutes under the Faculty. Klinmed is responsible for the Faculty's educational and research activities at Oslo University Hospital and Akershus University Hospital. With about 800 employees spread over approximately 425 man-labour years, Klinmed is the university's largest institute. Our activities follow the clinical activity at the hospitals and are spread across a number of geographical areas.

PhD Research Fellowship in Neuroimmunology

UiO ref. nr 2017-3942 - SKO 1017 - PhD candidate

We seek an enthusiastic co‐worker as PhD candidate in our research group (Clinical Neuroimmunology Research Group) at the Department of Immunology. The position is associated with the Division of Diagnostics and Intervention, University of Oslo, and the lab is located at the Department of Immunology, Oslo University Hospital (Rikshospitalet).

The focus of our research is the immune response in the central nervous system in multiple sclerosis, and the research environment at the Department of Immunology is dynamic and stimulating. The main supervisor of the candidate will be MD/postdoc Andreas Lossius. Co‐supervisors are Prof. Trygve Holmøy, Akershus University Hospital and Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, and Prof. Frode Vartdal, The Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo.

Job Description

The project addresses the role of B cells in in the cerebrospinal fluid of patients with multiple sclerosis. The PhD candidate’s tasks will include laboratory work within molecular biology, protein chemistry, cellular immunology, data analysis, and elaboration of scientific papers.

The position is funded by a grant provided by the Norwegian Women's Public Health Association, and the project period is three years. The purpose of the PhD Research Fellowship is research training leading to the successful completion of a PhD degree. The fellow must fulfill the requirements of and take part in the PhD program at the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Oslo and is expected to complete the degree within the set fellowship period. Guidelines for appointments to research fellowship positions at the University of Oslo may be obtained here.

Further details can be requested from postdoc Andreas Lossius (Email: andreas.lossius@medisin.uio.no ).

Requirements

The candidate should hold a master/diploma level degree or an MD. Suitable applicants have a master’s degree in molecular biology, cell biology, biophysics, biochemistry, or immunology, or physicians/MDs that have an interest in translational research. Training will be provided, but previous experience with laboratory work within molecular biology is an advantage. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English are a prerequisite. In assessing applications, particular emphasis will be placed upon the academic and personal ability of the candidate to complete the project within the given time frame and write a PhD thesis under supervision.

Regulations concerning terms and conditions of employment for the posts of post-doctoral research fellow, research fellow, research assistant and resident

Guidelines concerning appointment to post doctoral and research posts at UiO

We offer

Excellent working conditions
An exciting and stimulating academic environment
Salary is based on state salary schedule (NOK 432 700 - NOK 489 300)
Membership in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
Attractive welfare benefits

The application must include

Application letter, including motivation for applying for the position statement and research interests
CV (summarizing education, positions, academic work‐scientific publications and other relevant activity)
A complete list of any publications and academic work
Copies of educational certificates and transcripts of records
Contact details of 2 referees (name, relation to candidate, e‐mail and phone number)

The application with attachments is to be delivered in our electronic recruiting system Jobbnorge.

Foreign applicants are advised to attach an explanation of their University's grading system. Please remember that all documents should be in English or a Scandinavian language.

Interviews with selected candidates will be arranged.

If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Psychoneuroxy

Apply